Overcoming Challenges in Orthodoxy Today
Navigating a complex, 21st century world filled with misinformation, temptations and challenges can be daunting. As Orthodox Christians, we are called to uphold our faith and even flourish amidst these trials, staying rooted in the truth of God's Word and the unwavering guidance of the Holy Fathers.
Join us at our upcoming day retreat as we engage the modern-day struggle with the help of seasoned monastics and local clergymen.
This is the second consecutive year that we invite the fathers from Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia to share their spiritual insights and experience with us. The two topics of this year's retreat will be:
(1) Spiritual Warfare Ancient and Modern: Staying Afloat in a Sea of Digital Misinformation
(2) On the Goodness of the Body: How Living An Embodied Life is Essential to Living an Orthodox Christian life
Following the presentation for each topic, we will break out into discussion groups facilitated by the monastics and also local clergymen representing various orthodox churches of Chicagoland across multiple jurisdictions.
Please help us by sharing the news of this event with your friends!
This is a FREE event. Your donations are welcome and will help support the building of a new church at Holy Cross Monastery.
We have the capacity to comfortably seat 70 people, so hit the “Register” button now to save your seat!
Join us at our upcoming day retreat as we engage the modern-day struggle with the help of seasoned monastics and local clergymen.
This is the second consecutive year that we invite the fathers from Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia to share their spiritual insights and experience with us. The two topics of this year's retreat will be:
(1) Spiritual Warfare Ancient and Modern: Staying Afloat in a Sea of Digital Misinformation
(2) On the Goodness of the Body: How Living An Embodied Life is Essential to Living an Orthodox Christian life
Following the presentation for each topic, we will break out into discussion groups facilitated by the monastics and also local clergymen representing various orthodox churches of Chicagoland across multiple jurisdictions.
Please help us by sharing the news of this event with your friends!
This is a FREE event. Your donations are welcome and will help support the building of a new church at Holy Cross Monastery.
We have the capacity to comfortably seat 70 people, so hit the “Register” button now to save your seat!
Location
Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral
1800 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL
1800 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL
Date & Time
Saturday, August 24, 2024
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guest Speakers
Our guest speakers, priestmonks Gabriel and Macarius, are coming from Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia. You can learn more about this monastery and its brotherhood by following this link.
Priestmonk Gabriel
Priestmonk Macarius
F.A.Q.
Do we just listen to a presentation the entire time?
At this event you will challenge yourself and push your spiritual boundaries as you explore these two topics not only through the eyes of our visiting priestmonks, but also as shared by your own peers and neighboring guests at your table, via an open discussion facilitated by the monastics and local clergymen.
Should I pack a lunch?
We offer plenty of coffee and tea to get you started, along with a light breakfast. Lunch is provided. For those observing the Julian Calendar, Lenten options will be available.
How much does this cost?
This is a free event. However, we encourage donations to support the building of the new monastery church at Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia.
Why should I donate?
Holy Cross is a rapidly growing men's monastery that consists of more than two dozen monks, novices, and candidates. Most of the community are converts to the Orthodox Faith, some of whom are seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, while others are younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy. Additionally, the flow of pilgrims and visitors is now much greater than at any time in the past.
Holy Cross has outgrown its small, intimate chapel. They need our help building a larger temple to accommodate both pilgrims and future monastics.
Your donation also means that you are commemorated in prayer as a benefactor at the monastery's daily Divine Liturgy.
I want to come, but have no one to leave my children with. Do you have help?
Children 3 years of age and above, who require childcare during the event, must be registered ahead of time through Childcare Admission ticket(s). Cost is $25 per each child and will include lunch and snacks.
What language will be spoken?
Despite the linguistic diversity of our audience, English will be the primary language for presentations and communications.
Why are you hosting this event?
The monks of the Holy Cross Monastery have made lasting impressions on many of us during our pilgrimages to the monastery. We’ve had the privilege to have many spiritually driven conversations with them, which always dug deeper and remained as a guidance for us. We had the idea to bring their voices to a larger audience, so you could benefit too.
At this event you will challenge yourself and push your spiritual boundaries as you explore these two topics not only through the eyes of our visiting priestmonks, but also as shared by your own peers and neighboring guests at your table, via an open discussion facilitated by the monastics and local clergymen.
Should I pack a lunch?
We offer plenty of coffee and tea to get you started, along with a light breakfast. Lunch is provided. For those observing the Julian Calendar, Lenten options will be available.
How much does this cost?
This is a free event. However, we encourage donations to support the building of the new monastery church at Holy Cross Monastery in West Virginia.
Why should I donate?
Holy Cross is a rapidly growing men's monastery that consists of more than two dozen monks, novices, and candidates. Most of the community are converts to the Orthodox Faith, some of whom are seasoned monks who have lived very full monastic lives for decades, while others are younger monks who have brought to the monastery a youthful vigor and energy. Additionally, the flow of pilgrims and visitors is now much greater than at any time in the past.
Holy Cross has outgrown its small, intimate chapel. They need our help building a larger temple to accommodate both pilgrims and future monastics.
Your donation also means that you are commemorated in prayer as a benefactor at the monastery's daily Divine Liturgy.
I want to come, but have no one to leave my children with. Do you have help?
Children 3 years of age and above, who require childcare during the event, must be registered ahead of time through Childcare Admission ticket(s). Cost is $25 per each child and will include lunch and snacks.
What language will be spoken?
Despite the linguistic diversity of our audience, English will be the primary language for presentations and communications.
Why are you hosting this event?
The monks of the Holy Cross Monastery have made lasting impressions on many of us during our pilgrimages to the monastery. We’ve had the privilege to have many spiritually driven conversations with them, which always dug deeper and remained as a guidance for us. We had the idea to bring their voices to a larger audience, so you could benefit too.
Contact Us
For any additional questions, please contact us via email and we will do our best to respond to you promptly.