Course description
THE COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL. WE ARE ACCEPTING REGISTRATION FOR RESERVATIONS.
What does silence mean in the Orthodox competitive tradition? The Silence Retreat offers peace and quiet, a place where you can turn your gaze inward and consciously strive to find the power of silence. By minimizing the usual everyday stimuli and descending into silence, we create a space where prayer and inner peace begin to unfold. The monastery's services create a space for prayer and spiritual renewal. During the retreat, you can also have confidential conversations with a priest, and those who belong to the Orthodox Church can also participate in the sacrament of penance and communion. Don't let the noise of everyday life silence your inner voice. Join the Silence Retreat and discover a new way of experiencing the world! The Silence Retreat is led by Father Risto Käyhkö and TT Juha Riikonen.
Course program
Wednesday 13.5.
14.00 Arrival, lunch and accommodation
15.00 Opening of the retreat, introduction to the monastery and Orthodox worship life Father Risto Käyhkö and Juha Riikonen.
18.00 Vigil
20.00 Evening meal in the college lounge. Introduction and descent into silence.Father Risto.
Ascension Thursday 14.5.
(07.30- Breakfast)
09.00 III moment. The Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom. Panagia
10.30 Teaching session, Father Risto and JR.
12.00 Lunch
Silence / spiritual discussion
15.30 We will conduct the Jesus prayer service together.
16.00 Silence / spiritual discussion
18.00 IX moment, great vespers, small post-vespers service and akathist to our sweetest Lord Jesus Christ.
19.30 Evening meal.
Friday 15.5.
7.30- Breakfast
06:00. Midnight, and morning service, I moment.
09.00 Teaching session: Holiness of life.
12.00 Lunch
Silence / spiritual discussion
15.30 We will lead a moment of thanksgiving for creation together.
16.00 Silence / spiritual discussion
18.00 IX moment, evening service, small post-evening service and three canons.
19.30 Evening meal.
Saturday 16.5.
06.00 Midnight and morning service, liturgy.
07.30- Breakfast
09.00 On the saints and the holiness of life.
10.30 Visit to the monastery cemetery, where a memorial service for the deceased will be held.
12.00 Prayer service.
12.30 Lunch
Silence / spiritual discussion
18.00 Vigil.
20.00 Evening meal.
Sunday of the Holy Fathers 17.5.
(7.30- Breakfast)
9.00 III moment and liturgy. Panagia.
11.30 Final lunch and retreat summary, RK and JR.
Rights to make changes are reserved.
