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 typical everyday stimuli and descending into silence, we create a space where prayer and inner peace begin to unfold. The monastery's church services create a space for prayer and spiritual renewal. During the retreat, you can also have confidential discussions with a priest, and those who belong to the Orthodox Church can also participate in the Sacrament of Repentance and Communion. Don't let the noise of everyday life silence your inner voice. Join the Silence Retreat and discover a new way to experience the world. The Silence Retreat is guided by Father Risto Käyhkö and Dr. Juha Riikonen.
December special price 400 €/OH1 incl. teaching, accommodation, and meals according to the program. The language of instruction is Finnish.
Wednesday 2.12.
Arrival, lunch and accommodation
Note
! Lunch is served until 2:00 PM at Restaurant Trapesa.
3:00 PM Retreat opening, introduction to the Monastery and Orthodox liturgical life by Father Risto Käyhkö and Juha Riikonen.
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and evening prayers.
8:00 PM Evening snack in the Lay Academy's lounge. Introduction and descent into silence. Father Risto.
Thursday 3.12.
6:00 AM Midnight and Morning Service. Liturgy.
7:30 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM Teaching session, Father Risto and JR.
12:00 PM Lunch
Contemplation / spiritual discussion
3:30 PM We celebrate together the Jesus Prayer service in the winter church.
4:00 PM Contemplation / spiritual discussion
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Hours and Vespers. Great Compline and evening prayers.
8:00 PM Evening snack.
Friday 4.12.
7:30 AM- Breakfast
6:00 AM. Midnight and Morning Service. First Lenten Hour.
9:00 AM Teaching session: The sanctity of life.
12:00 PM Lunch
Contemplation / spiritual discussion
3:30 PM We celebrate together an Akathist to creation.
6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Hours Service, Vespers, Small Compline and Three Canons.
8:00 PM Evening snack.
Saturday 5.12.
6:00 AM Midnight and Morning Service, Liturgy.
7:30 AM- Breakfast
9:00 AM Teaching session.
10:30 AM Visit to the Monastery Cemetery, where a memorial service for the departed will be held.
12:00 PM Prayer Service.
12:30 PM Lunch
Contemplation / spiritual discussion
6:00 PM Vigil.
8:00 PM Evening snack.
Sunday 6.12. Day of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker. Finnish Independence Day.
(7:30 AM- Breakfast)
9:00 AM Third Hour and Liturgy. Panagia.
11:30 AM Concluding lunch and retreat summary, RK and JR.
