Archon Lenten Retreats
The John Halecky, Jr.
22nd Annual National
Archon Lenten Retreats
With the blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Archons will be hosting three Retreat weekends throughout the United States in order to extend our spiritual outreach to our brother Archons.
March 6–8
Saint Augustine
FLORIDA
Retreat Master
Father Nicholas Anton
Director of Operations for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA
Retreat Theme
“Discernment and Spiritual Life”
Location
St. Photios National Shrine
41 Saint George St.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-829-8205
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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
2940 CR 214 (W. King Street)
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone: 904-829-8205
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Lodging
AC Hotel St. Augustine
90 Riberia Street
St Augustine, FL 32084
A special room rate offering queen rooms at $229 per night or king rooms at $260 plus taxes and fees.
Please note that one registered vehicle is permitted per reservation.
Schedule
Friday, March 6
5:30PM: Vespers (St. Photios)
7:00PM: Welcome Dinner and Introduction (AC Hotel)
Saturday, March 7
7:30AM–8:45AM: Breakfast (AC Hotel)
9:00AM: First Session: The Lenten Journey and Discernment (Holy Trinity)
10:00AM: Second Session: The Way of Love
11:15AM: Book presentation by Archon Nicholas Patricios, Dean Emeritus School of Architecture University of Miami
11:45AM–12:45PM: Luncheon
1:00PM: Third Session: Embodying Christ’s Love (with Q&A)
2:30PM: The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Mission, Supporting the Mother Church
6:30PM: Farewell Dinner
Sunday, March 8
9:00AM: Orthros (Holy Trinity)
10:00AM: Divine Liturgy
Meals
March 6: Welcome Dinner
March 7: Breakfast, Luncheon and Dinner
Notes
We recommend flying into Jacksonville (JAX), Daytona Beach (DAB), or Orlando (MCO) airports.
Transportation to and from the shrine on March 6th and to and from the church on March 7th has been arranged for out-of-town attendees.
For any inquiries, kindly reach out to Carl Hollister at chollister@stphotios.com or 513-659-0985.
March 13–15
Pasadena
CALIFORNIA
Retreat Master
Father James C. Pappas
Proistamenos
St. George Church, Fresno, CA
Retreat Theme
“My heart, God’s home.”
Finding our Lord in the recesses of our personal daily lives and in the little church of our homes.
Location
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church
778 South Rosemead Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91107-5613
Phone: 626-449-6943
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Lodging
Tentative. More details to follow regarding group rate.
Schedule
Friday, March 13
6:00PM: Akathist Service
7:00PM: Fellowship Dinner
8:00PM: First Session begins
Saturday, March 14
8:00AM: Orthros
9:00AM: Divine Liturgy, followed by Group Photo on the Church Solea
10:30AM: Light Breakfast
11:00AM: Second Session
12:30PM: Break
12:45PM: Lenten Luncheon
1:15PM: The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Mission, Supporting the Mother Church
1:30PM: Third Session
4:00PM: Retreat Concludes
6:30PM: Optional Reception
7:00PM: Optional Dinner
Sunday, March 15
8:45AM Orthros
10:00AM: Divine Liturgy
Meals
March 13: Dinner
March 14: Light Breakfast, Lenten Luncheon and Optional Dinner
March 20–22
Southampton
NEW YORK
Retreat Master
Father Constantine Lazarakis
Protopresbyter
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Cathedral
Retreat Theme
“The Intersection of Crucial Virtues: Faithfulness, Humility and Courage”
Location
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Cathedral
111 St. Andrews Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Phone: 631-283-6169
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Lodging
Southampton Inn
91 Hill Street
Southampton, NY 11968
Call to make your reservation: 631-283-6500 or email: reservations@southamptoninn.com
A special room rate of $190, total price, per night, for nights between March 20–22, has been negotiated with the hotel. When making your reservations, please mention the group name Archons so you can get the special rate.
Schedule
Friday, March 20
5:30PM: Akathist begins
7:15PM: Fellowship Dinner
8:00PM: First Session: “Faithfulness, More than a way of believing, a way of being”
Saturday, March 21
8:30AM: Divine Liturgy
9:30AM: Light Breakfast
11:00AM: Second Session: “Humility, An essential but elusive virtue”
12:00PM: Group Photo on the Church Solea
12:15PM: Break
12:30PM: Lenten Luncheon
1:45PM: The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation Mission, Supporting the Mother Church
2:00PM: Third Session: “Courage, Relying on Christ’s Strength”
4:00PM: Retreat Concludes
6:30PM: Optional Dinner ($63 per person)
Sunday, March 22
9:00AM Orthros
10:00AM: Divine Liturgy
Meals
March 20: Dinner
March 21: Light Breakfast, Lunch and Optional Dinner