Calendar of Upcoming Events

Guest Speaker: Sr. Vassa

For more information http://dosoca.org/ or http://dosoca.org/files/2016Assembly/Bulletin-Insert—DOS-ASSEMBLY-2016.pdf

Topic: Purpose

Our Anticipated Guest: His Grace Bishop Thomas

Convention Information: www.HolyGhostUOC.org/2016

Theme: “The Dormition & Transfiguration Services””

Speakers: Fr. Nicholas & Fr. Seraphim Dedes

For more information:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annus-est-christus-seminars-series-one-tickets-19317783009

How to Propose a Session

The Mary Jaharis Center for Byzantine Art and Culture seeks proposals for a Mary Jaharis Center sponsored session at the 24th International Medieval Congress, University of Leeds, July 3–6, 2017. We invite session proposals on any topic relevant to Byzantine studies.

The thematic strand for the 2017 IMC is “Otherness.” See the IMC Call for Papers for additional information about the theme and suggested areas of discussion.

Session proposals should be submitted through the Mary Jaharis Center website site. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2016.

For more information: http://maryjahariscenter.org/sponsored-sessions/24th-international-medieval-congress

All are welcome to join us at our annual Pilgrimage. Presentation by guest speaker Father Michael Oleksa. “The History of Monastic Missionary Activity in Russian Alaska”.  For more information: http://www.newskete.org/pilgrimage.html
Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
For
Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.
Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
meditation gardens,
Greek and Lebanese food available
for purchase, chapel community bake sale, hospitality table,
Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.Throughout the day: photo exhibit,
meditation gardens,
Greek and Lebanese food available
for purchase, chapel community bake sale, hospitality table,
Monks’ & Nuns’ gift shops open.

Iconographer: Reverend Deacon Matthew Garrett

Smolensk Mother of God. This is the prototype for the icon we will paint from start to finish during the class. No previous art experience is necessary. Instruction in acrylic gouache using 23K gold leaf. Icon will be approximately 10” x 12”.

For more information:  http://media.wix.com/ugd/690852_cc11be99aa44433abd96356008a87209.pdf

Iconographers: Tatiana & Dmitrii Berestova

For more information: http://www.prosoponschool.org/schedule.html

Since 1988, Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage has been building secure, safe and weather-tight homes for some of the most impoverished families in northern Mexico. Built strictly by volunteer labor, these homes provide families economic security and hope for a brighter future. While serving these families, the volunteers discover that they have been transformed. Through their service to others, they realize that they have received much more than they had given. To date, we have hosted well over 11,000 volunteers on our 16 acre ranch as we continue to humbly bear the burdens of others in the name of Christ.

Week of August 19-25 also has available slots.

For more information: http://www.projectmexico.org/homebuilding/schedule

Third Annual St. Macrina Orthodox Institute Conference will feature many good speakers  and the theme will be “Diakonia and the Liturgy of Good Works in the World.” The talks will emphasize the broader understanding of diakonia as service which extends the depth and power of sacramental life into our interactions with the world, especially through the generosity and love shown through the good works of charity and ministry to those in need.

Our keynote speaker, Matushka Vera Proctor, Director of FOCUS Minnesota, will speak on ‘The Myrrhbearers’ Great Boldness in the Faith in Jesus Christ: As He Is, so are We in This World,’” and there also will be talks on Scripture and history and modern saints, all showing the connection between liturgy and the divine call to good works.

Other presenters include Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov, and Rebecca Luft, who will speak on “The Liturgy of Love of Your Neighbor: Commands of Law and Gospel”, Dr. Eric Jobe, whose presentation is titled “Serving Tables: Diaconal Ministry in Liturgy and Charity in Ancient Israel and the Mediterranean World.” Deacon Jacob Van Sickle, will speak on “Fourth Century Models of Christian Philanthropy and Diakonia.” Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos,  will address the topic of “Modern Saints as Examples of Diakonia.” Anna Strelka, o will conduct a practicum for catechists;and Archdeacon Kirill Sokolov,  will lead the diaconal practicum.

Participants may also request private meetings with His Grace, Bishop Paul.

In cases of financial hardship, please contact Father Elijah at 312-714-9775. Registration deadline is July 25.

A registration form with additional details and complete schedule is available here.

SIX DAYS OF CREATION courses in icon carving are open to 12 students at each site. This ancient art is taught through both practical work and theory. From the earliest sarcophagi to lavish ivory miniatures to the austere Russian low reliefs, icon carving has been a vibrant part of the Orthodox Tradition. Students will have the opportunity to carve either in either wood or stone. Those wishing to carve in wood are expected to have a basic understanding of woodworking as the course will focus on carving rather than technical aspects like laminating panels or sharpening tools. Although tools will be available, students should bring whatever gouges they have, ideally 1 straight gouge, 1 scoop gouge and 1 “V” gouge. For those wishing to carve stone, tools will be made available. Each student is expected to leave with at least one finished icon by the end of the class.

For more information: http://www.hexaemeron.org/#!copy-of-st-thomas-carving/c1ydq

Fellowship Conference 2016:” Beauty will save the World”

For all conference and accommodation enquiries, please contact Gill Keeble-Childs on 01865 877479 or conferences@rcc.ac.uk

For further information: http://www.sobornost.org/conference.php

We are delighted to inform you that with the blessing of Metropolitan JOSEPH, the NAC Fellowship of St. John the Divine will be hosting its second Archdiocesan Orthodox Young Professionals Conference (OYPC) this August in New Orleans, LA.

For more information: http://stmarylivonia.com/orthodox-young-professionals-conference-2016/

Highlights on Garments – Level I ( Comparative study of 3 Highlights, with special attention to the II Highlight). Takes place on Aug. 19-21

Iconographers:  Tatiana and Dmitri Berestov

For more information: https://prosoponschoolnyc.wordpress.com/photos-of-studio   

or http://www.prosoponschool.org/schedule.html

Archimandrite Sergius, Abbot of Saint Tikhon’s Monastery, will be the keynote speaker at a retreat for women sponsored by the Department of Curriculum and Education of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania at the monastery. Father Sergius’ topic will be “Spirituality in Our Daily Lives.”

Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in the monastery church at 8:00 a.m., registration and a continental breakfast will be available. The first retreat session will begin at 10:00 a.m. The retreat will conclude at 2:30 p.m.

A detailed schedule and registration forms are available on-line.

For further information: http://oca.org/news/headline-news/st.-tikhons-monastery-site-of-womens-retreat-august-20

The UCLA Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) invites applications from graduate students and post-doctoral scholars to attend the Dante and the Visual Arts Summer Symposium. The symposium, organized by CMRS and the journal Dante e l’Arte in conjunction with the J. Paul Getty Museum, will take in Los Angeles with sessions at UCLA and at the Getty Center.

For more information: http://cmrs.ucla.edu/news/dante-and-the-visual-arts/

Audition Information

Only one audition is required to be considered for membership in all listed ensembles; Must perform a short solo song or aria (Please bring three (3) copies of your music; an accompanist will be provided). Must demonstrate good sight-reading ability.

YALE CAMERATA – 60+ voice mixed choir open to experienced singers from Yale (students, faculty, staff) and the greater New Haven community. Marguerite L. Brooks is the conductor.

YALE SCHOLA CANTORUM – chamber choir open to all Yale students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional)

Repertory Chorus and Recital Chorus –  open to all Yale students to sing for pay or course credit; conducted by Yale graduate students

For more information: http://ism.yale.edu/event/ism-choral-auditions

The Alumni Association of St. Tikhon’s Seminary is holding a 24-hour retreat on September 1-2.

All alumni are welcome to attend at no cost, and there will be an opportunity for those who live far away to register for an online broadcast of the seminars and annual meeting.

Featured speakers include: Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick (STOTS ’07) and Archimandrite Sergius [Bowyer] (STOTS ’05).  Participants in the full retreat will earn five continuing education credits.

For more information:  http://www.stots.edu/news_160804_1.html

The Potomac A.C.R.Y. Chapter #25 is proud to be the hosts for the upcoming National A.C.R.Y. Convention, which will take place Labor Day weekend, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center located in Bethesda, MD. The hotel is conveniently located on the Red Line of the DC Metro Area Subway System. The entrance to the subway (Metro) is literally at the corner of the hotel parking lot!

Refer to the website http://www.acrod.org/news/7283/2016-acry-convention

for detailed information.

For more information: http://westsrbdio.org/en/events/diocesan-days

The Labor Day Conference will be held at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY.,  under the direction of Dr. Peter Jermihov, Katya Lukianova, Dr. Irina Riazanova, Fr. Ephraim Willmarth.

Limited scholarships for full tuition costs are available. Airfare and travel expenses to NY excluded.
Tuition fees cover: Course material and instruction, double-occupancy lodging, meals, weekend transportation, and excursions.

The Conferences are available to various ages and musical abilities. There will be an on-site manager at all times throughout the weekend. Please contact Sanya Lukianov with any questions or concerns sanya@patraminstitute.org.

For more information: https://patraminstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/YS-Conf_PDF.pdf