Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos

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2017 Spiritual Retreat Registration

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Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos 11th Annual Spiritual Retreat March 17 – 19, 2017

Theme: Encouraging Each Other
Presentation By Father Stavros N. Akrotirianakis, Protopresbyter, St. John Greek Orthodox Church, Tampa Florida

Who I am and who God wants me to be. Encouraging each other to be the best version of ourselves.

When: March 17-19, 2017
Cost: $165 Per Person (Make checks payable to the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos)
Price Includes: 2 nights lodging, 5 meals (Friday Dinner-Sunday Brunch), around-the-clock beverage and snack station and all program materials.
Recommended To Bring: Soap, shampoo, shower shoes, hat, gloves, pillow, towels, sturdy shoes, umbrella, flashlight and bible.
Retreat Check-In: From 4pm-6pm on Friday, March 17, 2017.

Registration: Want to register? Registration Deadline is March 1, 2017. Please print, fill out and return our 11th Annual Spiritual Retreat Registration Form and the Retreat Waiver Form. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Our Official Flyer: Want to share the details of our 2017 Spiritual Retreat with your chapter members? Feel free to print off our 11th Annual Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat Flyer to share with others!

Diakonia Spiritual Retreat Registration 2015

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Spiritual Retreat Registration

Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat
March 20 – 22, 2015

Theme: The Challenge Of Growing Spiritually In America Today
Presentation By Father Panayiotis Papageorgiou

First And Second Sessions: We will discuss what it means to be “spiritual” versus “secular” in modern society, the role of the parish, the family and especially of Orthodox women in the spiritual formation of the next generations.

Third Session (Q&A): Fr. Panayiotis will address and discuss questions submitted by the ladies on spiritual and theological topics of interest to them.

Cost: Cost is $150 per person. Price includes 2 nights lodging, 5 meals (beginning Friday Evening-Sunday Brunch), around-the-clock beverage and snack station, all instruction and materials.

Registration: Want to register? Registration Deadline is March 15, 2015. Please print, fill out and return our 9th Annual Spiritual Retreat Registration Form. We look forward to seeing you all there!

2015 Metropolis Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat FlyerOur Official Flyer: Want to share the details of our 2015 Spiritual Retreat with your chapter members? Feel free to print off our 2015 Metropolis Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat Flyer to share with others!

About Our Presentor
Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou

father panayiotis papageorgiouFr. Panayiotis was born on the island of Cyprus. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from City College, New York, a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a Master of Divinity from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA and a Ph.D. in Early Christian Studies from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
He has served as a priest in the U.S. and Cyprus and taught Orthodox Theology and Spirituality in Cyprus, Jerusalem, Canada and the US.
Currently, he is serving as pastor of Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, in Marietta, Georgia. He serves on the Atlanta Metropolis Council and Archdiocesan Presbyters Council.
Fr. Panayiotis continues to pursue research in the Late Antique Roman History and Theology and is the author of many articles. He has recently published the book: Homilies on Romans by St. John Chrysostom, Volume 1, (modern English translation) Holy Cross Press, 2013.
Fr. Panayiotis is married to Presvytera Catherine. They have two children, a son (Efstratios) and a daughter (Olympia), ages 23 and 20.

Diakonia Spiritual Retreat 2014

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Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Retreat
March 21 – 23, 2014

The Metropolis Philoptochos Retreat Committee works to present a Spiritual Retreat each year during Great Lent. This year’s, 8th Annual Philoptochos Spiritual Retreat was held March 21-23, 2014 at the beautiful Diakonia Center in Salem, South Carolina.

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:3-6

Our Retreat Presentation: Saints Mary and Martha
Living our Lives as Orthodox Christian Women

Presented by Presbytera Mary Christy of Holy Trinity Raleigh, North Carolina

Presbytera Mary ChristyThe topic of the retreat was Saints Mary and Martha, living our lives as Orthodox Christian Women, was presented by Presbytera Mary Christy of Raleigh, North Carolina. Father Paul Christy joined us our Spiritual Leader for the weekend.

Sixty-eight women attended the retreat from twenty five different communities in our Holy Metropolis. Those who attended were blessed with beautiful weather, a peaceful environment, articulate and knowledgeable women willing to share their thoughts and feelings, a wonderful program and presenter.

All of us returned home energized, encouraged and eager to share our experience with our sisters in our home chapters.

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