On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Cathedral of St. George in Daly City, CA, the Vicariate held the 3rd Annual Spiritual Retreat of the Vicariate for Palestinian/Jordanian Orthodox Christian Communities in the USA. The speakers were Archimandrite Damaskinos Alazrai (who gave his presentation in Arabic), Fr. Thaddaeus Hardenbrook, Fr. John A. Peck, and Fr. Leo Arrowsmith whose presentations are embedded below. Although it is not below, Master Iconographer Fr. Luke Dingman also gave a short presentation. The text of Fr. John's presentation is below the videos. … [Read more...]
2017 Spiritual Retreat a Success
On Saturday, October 14, the Second Annual Spiritual Retreat of the Palestinian and Jordanian Orthodox Christian Communities in the United States of America on “The Orthodox Family in Crisis” took place in the Sun City of All Saints of North America in Sun City, Arizona. The next day, Sunday, Oct. 15 was the date of a festal Divine Liturgy including the presentation and veneration of the relics of 3 North American Saints - St. Herman of Alaska, St. Tikhon of Moscow, Enlightener of North America, and St. Raphael of Brooklyn. Participation in the Congress surpassed all expectations, and the spiritual retreat received very positive reviews from participants, many of whom came from several … [Read more...]
Spiritual Retreat
The Second Annual Spiritual Retreat is almost here! Sat. Oct. 14- Sun. Oct. 15 "The Orthodox Family in Crisis" is the topic, and even a glance at the news will reveal the importance of this retreat for Christians. Orthodox Christian parents, Godparents, Grandparents, and newly married couples planning on having children will find much worth hearing, and great encouragement. As the world rages against the family, and children in particular, the Church offers answers (not promises), and time tested strategies that work for guiding and protecting your family. Our speakers are: Orthodox Christian parents, Godparents, Grandparents, and newly married couples planning on having children will … [Read more...]
2017 Spiritual Retreat: The Orthodox Family in Crisis
A timely topic for anyone concerned about the attacks on the family, particularly Christian families, in the world today. Orthodox Christian parents, Godparents, Grandparents, and newly married couples planning on having children will find much worth hearing, and great encouragement. As the world rages against the family, and children in particular, the Church offers answers (not promises), and time tested strategies that work for guiding and protecting your family. Orthodox Family in Crisis … [Read more...]
