Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For the past several years, our parish has been accustomed to experiencing our Lenten Retreats toward the end of the season. This year, I wanted us to get a jump on our Lenten inspiration and literally start off as immediately as possible. Next Saturday, from Noon to 5:00 pm (with a bonus talk following Great Vespers at 5:00 pm) renowned author, professor, lecturer and theologian, Dr. Christopher Lockwood will lead our Retreat. This young man is one of the sharpest minds in the modern Orthodox Christian world. He is a graduate of our Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Thessaloniki. In fact, our own parish council member Sam Soter, while traveling in Greece was with Christopher as he defended his dissertation.
His latest book, “Types and Symbols in the Bible” is available in the Bookstore, and he will take the time to sign copies while here. Dr. Lockwood is also a teacher of Byzantine Music. He will be with us for the Sunday of Orthodoxy services; helping to chant the Orthros, and deliver the homily in the Divine Liturgy. Please, make every effort to be with us for this fantastic opportunity to learn and grown in our Faith. A light Lenten luncheon will be served. You really do not want to miss this!
With Love in Christ,
Fr. Anthony Savas
Protopresbyter