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!

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About Our Presentor
Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou

Fr. 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.