Spiritual Retreat
Fri Jan 16 - Sun Jan 19
St Michael Romanian Orthodox Church
16 Romanian Ave
Southbridge, MA 01550
Guest Speakers

Geronta Yeronimos
Previously Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint John of the Mountain, Perth, WA, and Abbot of the Holy Monastery of Saint George of the Mountain, Sydney, NSW. Currently reciting at the Monastery of Saint Catherine the Great, Athens.

Bishop Emilianos of Meloa
A disciple of Elder Aimilianos of Simonos Petras, Bishop Emilianos lived on Mount Athos 14 years and another 15 years as a Geronta in a monastery in Australia.
Schedule
How to Register
Payment is through Tithely.
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In person:
Register for Friday only - $30
Register for Saturday only - $50
Register for Friday and Saturday (3 lectures & 4 meals) - $80
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By Zoom:
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For financial assistance please email Joshua Seigler: joshua@seigler.net
Schedule
Friday, January 16
5:30 pm – Welcome & Registration
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:00 pm – Bishop Emilianos – About Watchfulness
7:45 pm – Break and collection of the questions
8:00 pm – Q & A session
Saturday, January 17
9:00 am – Divine Liturgy – Bishop Emilianos, Geronta Yeronimos and Fr. John will serve together.
10:30 am – Breakfast
11:00 am – Bishop Emilianos – Am I humble enough?
11:45 am – Break and collection of questions
12:00 pm – Q&A session
1:00 pm – Lunch
2:00 pm – Geronta Yeronimos – Monastic Obedience vs. Obedience in the parish
2:45 am – Break and collection of questions
3:00 pm – Q&A session
4:00 pm – Break
5:00 pm – Vespers and Litia
Sunday, January 18
8:45 am – Matins
10:00 am – Divine Liturgy
12:00 pm – Coffee hours/Lunch
1:00 pm–2:00 pm – Summary/Conclusion of the event/lectures
