The course is intended for older pilgrims from parishes, those retired or on the verge of retirement. The program includes singing, lectures, outdoor activities, and relaxed companionship. The highlight of the days is participation in the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos on 8.9. The course receives support from the Orthodox Church of Finland. The language of instruction is Finnish.
Special price 160 €/person/VM2hh, 175 €/VM1, 170 €/person/OH2 or small hotel cell room, 190 €/OH1, 200 €/person/HOT2, 250 €/HOT1 includes teaching, accommodation, and meals according to the program. No other discounts.
Monday 7.9.
Luggage is left on the bus or in the monastery's luggage storage. Room keys are distributed at the cultural center at 16:30, when travel cards are also filled out and collected.
14:00 Arrival and lunch.
15:00 Opening of the days. College teacher Juha Riikonen.
15:30 Gentle body care. Relaxation exercises. Tuula Riikonen.
16:30 Key handover at the cultural center. Accommodation.
18:00 Vigil
19:30 Supper.
Tuesday 8.9. The Nativity of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos
(07:30- Breakfast)
09:00 III Hour, Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Panagia.
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Monastery news. Hegumen Mikael.
14:00 Nature as part of comfort and well-being. Sensory walk in the monastery courtyard and pot coffee at the boat dock. Nature guide Minna Koistinen.
16:00 Visit to the Rudolf Koivu exhibition.
17:00 Opportunity to visit the old church.
18:00 IX Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Great Akathist to the Theotokos.
19:30 Supper.
Lakeside sauna available.
Wednesday 9.9.
06:00 Midnight Office and Matins. I Hour.
07:30- Breakfast.
10:00 Community singing. Cantor Aleksi Suikkanen leads in singing church hymns and pilgrim songs.
12:00 Lunch.
13:30 “Everything has its time. Reflection and discussion on aging.” Father Risto Käyhkö
15:30 Monastery history walking in nature. Guided nature walk on the monastery paths. Minna Koistinen.
18:00 IX Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and evening prayers.
19:30 Supper
Thursday 10.9.
(07:30 Breakfast)
06:00 Midnight Office and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Room check-out
13:00 Departure to Lintula Monastery, where self-funded afternoon coffee will be served.
