Silence Retreat 1/2027

Registration ends: 13.1.2027 00:00

460,00 €/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

Would Valamo be your place to find peace? The Silence Retreat organized by Valamo Lay Academy offers peace and quiet, a place where you can turn your gaze inward and consciously seek 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 Divine Services create a space for prayer and spiritual renewal. Everyone is given the opportunity to speak with a priest. Members of the Orthodox Church can also participate in the sacrament of repentance and Holy 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 Doctor of Theology Juha Riikonen. The language of instruction is Finnish.

Teacher

Riikonen Juha

I am TT Juha Riikonen, a permanent teacher at Valamo College. I teach theological subjects. My main courses are related to the Orthodox way of life, such as “Get to Know Orthodoxy” and “Should I Become Orthodox?”. I also teach retreat courses. My special expertise lies in church history. By profession, I am also a historian. My doctoral research focused on the canonical, or church administrative, dispute between the Finnish Orthodox Archdiocese and the Moscow Patriarchate in 1945–1957. The topic is very timely again, as the political situation in Europe has escalated with the war in Ukraine. My home region Ilomantsi and Karelian identity are an important part of my identity.

Teacher

Käyhkö Risto

Father Risto Käyhkö is a theologian, teacher, and facilitator of constructive interaction who has studied philosophy. He is particularly moved by the Apostle Paul's thought that one cannot control another person, but one can help them into His joy.

017 5701 810

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi

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Silence Retreat 1/2027