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The Passion of the Christ
Give yourself an after-Christmas gift! Join Orthodox young people from ages
16-22 for a three-day retreat. You will meet, discuss your faith, and learn from interesting teachers. You will pray together, eat together, and take a fun excursion in the New York area. Before your school routine starts again, come away for three days and see what the Lord has in store for you!
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Printable Registration form (Adobe PDF)
Consent Form
Printable Flier (Adobe PDF)
Travel Directions
Arrangements
- The $65 registration fee will cover room, board, and an excursion. Items to bring:
- Sheets and blankets or sleeping bag, pillow case, towel
- A travel alarm clock
- A Bible
- And, don't forget to bring a friend!
Schedule
| Monday, December 27 |
| 4 PM |
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Arrival and registration |
| 5 PM |
Dinner |
| 6:30 PM |
Introductions and opening prayer |
| 7 PM |
1st Presentation: "The Movie and a Commentary" Dr Peter Bouteneff |
| 8 PM |
Showing of the movie |
| 10 PM |
Discussion of movie with
His Grace, Bishop Savas |
Tuesday, December 28 |
| 8 AM |
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Matins, followed by brunch |
| 10 AM |
2nd Presentation: "The Theology of the Cross " Fr John Behr |
| 11AM |
Discussion groups |
| Noon |
Lunch |
| 1-4 PM |
Excursion |
| 4:30 PM |
Choir rehearsal |
| 5 PM |
Dinner |
| 6:30 PM |
Great Vespers |
| 7:30 PM |
3rd Presentation:"Belonging to the Crucified One " His Grace, Bishop Savas |
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| 8:30 PM |
Discussion groups |
| 9:30 PM |
Refreshments, general/personal confessions |
Wednesday, December 29 |
| 9AM |
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Divine Liturgy, followed by brunch |
| 12 Noon |
Panel discussion
Closing prayer/departure |
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Speakers
- His Grace, Bishop Savas of Troas is the chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America and is currently teaching a course at St Vladimir’s Seminary on “Orthodoxy and Popular Culture.”
- Dr Peter Bouteneff is assistant professor of dogmatics, and also lectures on Orthodox spirituality. Among his theological interests are Christ, the human person, and religious themes in film.
- Fr John Behr is professor of Patristics (writings of the Church Fathers). He also teaches courses in early monasticism and is keenly interested in the theology of the Cross.
Discussion Leaders
- Did you ever wish you could get to know the seminary's faculty?
Here's your chance. Several of them will lead discussion groups.
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