Orthodoxy: A Primer
Church history, the Symbol of Faith, the Sacraments, the cycle of feasts and fasts, and the veneration of the Theotokos and the Saints.
Retreat Themes
Six Ordered Courses
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Each theme may be presented as a weekend retreat, a single-day retreat, or a series of evening sessions.
The Divine Liturgy
The preparatory services, the structure of the Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, and the memorial and commemorative practices of the Church.
The Theotokos & Great Lent
The Mother of God as the icon of the fasting Church, the Lenten hymnography, and the unfolding of Holy Week.
The Incarnation
The Old Testament foundations, the theology of the Incarnation, and the missionary work of the Orthodox Church in the world.
Orthodoxy: A Way of Life
A holistic treatment of the Orthodox life: gratitude, the discipline of icons, the domestic church, and the hope of the age to come.
The Icon: History & Theology
The development of the iconographic tradition, the theological significance of the icon, and the relationship of icon to church architecture.
Format
A combination of teaching and Bible study.
Each retreat pairs presentations with periods of reflection and discussion rooted in the Scriptures. Printed handouts are provided to every attendee.
“Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while.”Mark 6:31