| Please note two excellent presentations coming up in the near future. RETREAT AT STS. PETER AND PAUL ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
Our neighbor parish will hold a retreat day on January 26, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, including lunch. The theme is “Envisioning the Kingdom: The Why and How of Beauty in the Orthodox Church.” Presvytera Krista West, a professional ecclesiastical tailor, will explore the Orthodox Christian approach to beauty and how it has been perceived and valued over the centuries. She is the author of the book The Garments of Salvation: Orthodox Christian Liturgical Vesture. She will discuss how to bring greater beauty into our lives and churches. The retreat day is free. Should you need additional infromation, please contact Fr. Isaac Crow or Fr. Luke Toumi. This is an excellent pre-Lenten opportunity to come to know God as the source and summit of beauty! Sts. Peter and Paul is located at 10620 River Road, Potomac, MD 20854. PRESENTATION MARKING THREE HIERARCHS AND GREEK LETTERS DAY
On Saturday, January 26 at 7:00 PM, The Hellenic Society Prometheas will offer a presentation by Eirini Iatrou, the Director of the Greek School of St. George on The Timelessness of the Greek Language. She will address the uniqueness of the Greek language, its cultivation and global impact, and the value of learning the language for children. In addition, students in the area’s Greek Schools will be recognized for their excellence in the Greek language and culture. Cutting oF the Vasilopita and a reception will follow. Please note, the presentation will be given in Greek. |
