Miraculous Myrrhstreaming Iveron Icon of the Mother of God to Visit NW Parishes! August/Sept, 2019

The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary

A Joyous Feast to All!

Photo from the Parish website, photo is property of Eastern American Diocese of ROCOR.

 

Miracleworking and Myrrh-streaming Iveron  Icon of the Mother of God from Hawaii  to visit Northwest Churches!  ( This information is as complete as I currently have it.  This post may be updated as I learn of more : )

¨Dear Ones:

Christ is in our midst! Several weeks ago, I received the following message from Fr. Mark in Post Falls about the coming of the Hawaiian (Iveron) icon (https://www.orthodoxhawaii.org/icons). I have been waiting for the schedule but did not want to wait too long before informing everyone about this blessing. So here is the message:

“Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

I wanted to share some exciting news with you.  For over a year now, Khouria Malvi and I have been communicating with Fr. Nectarios, the guardian of the Wonderworking Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos.  Over this time, we have made requests for her visitation, but Father Nectarios assured us that it is she who determines the schedule.  With much prayer and due to Khouria Malvi’s diligence, glory to God, the Theotokos has heard our prayers, and Our Most Blessed Lady will be visiting our parish the weekend of August 31 to September 2nd!…”

As far as I know, she will arrive Saturday morning (August 31) and stop at Our Lady of Kazan Russian Orthodox Church in Spokane for an Akathist and Moleben for healing.

The Iveron Icon should arrive at St. John the Baptist Church in Post Falls at about 4:00pm. It sounds like there will be an Akathist before Vespers and then an anointing. She will be greeted upon Her arrival with flowers, banners, censers and clergy procession. Great Vespers at Holy Myrrhbearers is cancelled on Saturday, August 31st in order for as many of the faithful to visit and venerate the Holy Icon as possible. I hope to venerate as well even though I have a wedding at Holy Trinity Church in Spokane that afternoon/evening.

Our schedule at Holy Myrrhbearers for Sunday, September 1st remains as usual, but anyone wishing to go to St. John’s and celebrate the Liturgy in the presence of the Icon of the Theotokos is most welcome to do so. I am not certain if there is anything scheduled on Sunday afternoon, September 1st. The Icon departs for Hawaii on Monday morning, September 2nd.

OK, that is all that I know for now…stay tuned and check the websites of the various parishes as well.

Most Holy Theotokos Save Us!

Fr. Gregory¨   From an email recieved…

Sᴀᴛᴜʀᴅᴀʏ, Aᴜɢᴜsᴛ 31, 2019

Our Lady of Kazan Russian Orthodox Church (MP) fb
4820 E 6th Ave
Spokane Valley, WA 99212
(509) 590-7552
12:00pm, Reception of the Wonderworking Iveron Icon
12:05pm, Moleben & Akathist to the Mother of God with Anointing

Saint John the Baptist Antiochian Orthodox Church fb
4718 E Horsehaven Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1128
4:00pm, Reception of the Wonderworking Iveron Icon and Akathist Service
6:00pm, Great Vespers and Anointing

Sᴜɴᴅᴀʏ, Sᴇᴘᴛᴇᴍʙᴇʀ 1, 2019

Saint John the Baptist Antiochian Orthodox Church
4718 E Horsehaven Avenue
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 777-1128
9:00am, Reception of the Wonderworking Iveron Icon and Matins
10:00am, Divine Liturgy and anointing
12:30pm, Festal Banquet

 The Holy Theotokos of Iveron Parish Website in Hawaii  is home to the Icon.  The parish does not have a permanent home/church building.  Those who wish to assist please see the website for more info.

(Please note all times/visits are subject to change please contact Parish prior to verify times/locations)

More info:

Info on the original Iveron Icon can be found here.

And an Akathist to the Iveron Theotokos

Kontakion I

To the champion leader, our Mistress, the Theotokos, do we, thy ser-
vants, offer hymns of praise, as ones who have acquired a mighty shield,

an insuperable rampart and an ever-vigilant guardian through the arri-
val of thy precious image. As thou art possessed of invincible might, pro-
tect and defend us, O Mistress, from all enemies, visible and invisible, and

deliver us from all harm of body and soul, that we may cry out to thee:

Rejoice, O good gate-keeper, who openest the
portal of paradise unto the faithful!  (From Akathist to Iveron Icon)

A Joyous Dormition Feast to All! 2019

The Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.

A Joyful Feast of the Dormition to All! 

 

“In giving birth, O Mother of God, thou hast retained thy virginity, and in falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world. Thou who art the Mother of Life hast passed over into life, and by thy prayers thou dost deliver our souls from death.  Troparion

Dormition of the Theotokos Shroud  at St Nicholas in Seattle 2019. Photo from their fb page please click for more photos of the parish.

Neither the tomb nor death had power over the Theotokos who is ever watchful in her prayers and in whose intercession lies unfailing hope. For as the Mother of Life she has been transported into life by Him who dwelt within her ever virgin womb.”  Kontakion

Below is a Maronite Hymn to the Dormition.  Different than the Byzantine but, yet, oh so familiar -enjoy.  Editor  

Qolo: Assumption Entrance Hymn

Tune: Fsheeto

Alleluia!
O Mother who gave Life to us,
petition on our behalf
the Son who appeared from you:
may he remove from us the blows of punishment,
and keep away divisions and disputes.
May he lead us in the path of life in which we journey
at all times.
On your memorial day,
we sing praise to your only Son.Alleluia!
Blessed are you, O Mary,
for God, who feeds all creatures,
was nourished by you
and rested on your breast.
O Wonder!
The Son of God was nourished
by a human creature!
He assumed what is ours
and gave us what is his.
On his mother’s memorial let us proclaim:
Glory to you, O Lord.

Alleluia!
As dew was falling gently
over the city of Ephesus
Saint John wrote to its people.
He instructed them to celebrate
the memory of the Blessed Mary,
three times each year:
In January, during the time of planting of the seeds;
in May, during the time of harvest;
and in August, during the time of the grapes.
For the mysteries of life are prefigured in these months.

Alleluia!
On your memorial day, O Blessed Mary,
angels and mortals are overwhelmed with joy.
The dead rejoice in their tombs
because of the glory in creation.
God will bless
those who celebrate your memory with faith
and pour his mercy upon them.

Alleluia!
Who is to see a new ship
sustaining the One who is mighty;
the One who sustains and rules all creation.
Mary bore him, yet he bears all creation.
He nourishes all living creatures,
yet she nourished him with her milk.
He is the Maker of all infants,
yet he dwelt, as an infant, in her womb.
The fiery beings in the heights
sing hymns of praise to him!
Alleluia!     

(From the  Maronite Catholic: Qolo (Hymn) of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Qurbono, The Book of Offering, Maronite Catholic Church | English rendering 1994 | Ancient Maronite )   

Holy Transfiguration 2019 A Joyous Feast to All!

The Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ (Second “Feast of the Saviour” in August).

Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, O Christ God,/ Who didst show Thy glory unto Thy disciples as far as they could bear it,/ May Thine ever-existing light shine forth also upon us sinners/ through the prayers of the Theotokos.// O Bestower of light, glory be to Thee!

Kontakion, idiomelon, in Tone VII —
On the mountain wast Thou transfigured,/ and Thy disciples beheld Thy glory as far as they could bear it, O Christ God;/ that when they would see Thee crucified,/ they would comprehend that Thy suffering was voluntary,// and proclaim to the world that Thou art of a truth the Effulgence of the Father.

Преобразился еси на горе, Христе Боже, показавый учеником Твоим славу Твою, якоже можаху, да возсияет и нам, грешным, Свет Твой присносущный молитвами Богородицы, Светодавче, слава Тебе

Cuando Te transfiguraste, Oh Cristo Dios, en la montaña; Revelaste Tu Gloria a los discípulos según ellos pudieron contemplar. Haz resplandecer Tu Luz Eterna sobre nosotros pecadores; Por las intercesiones de la Madre de Dios; ¡Tú que otorgas la luz, gloria a ti!

ما تجلّيت أيها المسيح الإله في الجبل، أظهرتَ مجدك للتلاميذ حسبما استطاعوا، فأشرق لنا نحن الخطأة نورك الأزلي، بشفاعات والدة الإله، يا مانح النور المجد لك.

Przemieniłeś się na górze Chryste Boże,
ukazując chwałę swoją Twoim uczniom, na ile ujrzeć mogli.
Niech zajaśnieje i nam grzesznym Twoja światłość Wiekuista;
przez modlitwy Bogurodzicy, Światłości dawco, chwała Tobie.

When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O God Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

Schimbatu-te-ai la faţă în munte, Hristoase Dumnezeule, arătându-le ucenicilor Tăi slava Ta, pe cât li se putea. Srăluceşte şi nouă, păcătoşilor, lumina Ta cea pururea fiitoare, pentru rugăciunile Născătoarei de Dumnezeu, Dătătorule de lumină, slavă Ţie

Μετεμορφώθης ἐν τῷ ὄρει Χριστὲ ὁ Θεός, δείξας τοῖς Μαθηταῖς σου τὴν δόξαν σου, καθὼς ἠδυναντο. Λάμψον καὶ ἡμῖν τοῖς ἁμαρτωλοῖς, τὸ φῶς σου τὸ ἀΐδιον, πρεσβείαις τῆς Θεοτόκου, φωτοδότα δόξα σοι

Preobraziłsia jesi na hore, Christie Boże,
pokazawyj uczenikom Twoim sławu Twoju jakoże możachu:
da wozsijajet i nam hresznym swiet Twoj prisnosuszcznyj,
molitwami Bohorodicy, Swietodawcze, sława Tiebie

Enjoy the Troparion in the above languages:

What Happens When Your Band is Breaking into the Big Time and Three Men Leave to Become Orthodox Christians and Priests? A Film About this July 22nd Portland

Thursday July 18, 2019 / July 5, 2019  5^th Week after Pentecost. Tone three.

Venerable Athanasius of Mt. Athos (1003) and his six disciples.
Uncovering of the relics (1422) of Venerable Sergius of Radonezh (1392).
New Hieromartyr Gennadius priest, Martyrdom of St. Elizabeth Romanov and Nun Barbara (1918).  New Martyrs Grand Dukes Sergius Mikhailovitch, Princes John Constantinovich, Constantine, Igor Constantinovich and Vladimir.

Hat tip to  OrthodoxPortland.

What Happens When Your Band is Breaking into the Big Time and Three Men Leave to Become Orthodox Christians and Priests?  See the movie and find out….  It seems appropriate to post a conversion story on the Feast of such a great and Holy Convert St Elizabeth.

Parallel Love film premiere at Hollywood Theatre, July 22 We have the rare opportunity to attend the local premiere of The Covellite International Film Festival winning documentary, Parallel Love: The Story of a Band Called Luxury, about the Indie-Christian-Punk band, Luxury, and three of it’s members who became Orthodox Christian Priests. The film director, Matt Hinton, will be at the premiere and available for Q&A. Tickets will going on sale within the next 48 hours and available from the Hollywood Theater Website and you can also view the trailer. You can listen to the recent NPR interview on the film here where you can also sample songs from the band’s latest album. This premiere presents a unique and fun opportunity for the local Orthodox Christian community to turn out for an “extracurricular” activity. Parallel Love asks a question you don’t hear very often: What happens to a rock-and-roll band when three-fifths of its members become Eastern Orthodox priests? That’s what Luxury, a band from Athens, Georgia, had to deal with after a devastating auto wreck they suffered on tour in 1995 while just on the cusp of success. Best described as The Smiths-meet-Fugazi, Luxury’s hyper-articulate musicians tell their poignant story—and play their soaring melodies on top of wild post-punk instrumentation—in this vibrant, gripping film. “I couldn’t take my eyes off it,” says Paste Magazine.

St Macrina Orthodox Academy in Kennewick, Washington Accepting Applicants for Fall 2019

The Placing of the Honorable Robe of the Most Holy Theotokos at Blachernae (5th c.). 
St. Juvenal, protomartyr of America and Alaska (1796)

 

St Macrina Orthodox Academy fb a new K-8 School in Kennewick, Washington is opening its doors and accepting applicants for the fall of 2019.  It is a ministry of St John Orthodox Church  Kennewick, Washington (FB).    Below is the Mission Statement of the new school.

 

 

 

 

 

Wishing All a Joyous Feast of Saint´s Peter and Paul 2019 !

The Holy, Glorious and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul (67)

Wishing all a Joyous Feast!

 

“O first-enthroned of the Apostles,

Teachers of the Universe:

Entreat the Master of all

to grant peace to the world,

and great mercy to our souls.”

Troparion to SS. Peter and Paul  

 

St. John Chrysostom: On Sts. Peter and Paul

“NOT so bright is the heaven, when the sun sends forth his rays, as is the city of Rome, sending out these two lights into all parts of the world. From thence will Paul be caught up, from thence Peter. Just bethink you, and shudder at the thought of what a sight Rome will see, when Paul arises suddenly from that deposit, together with Peter, and is lifted up to meet the Lord.  What a rose will Rome send up to Christ! What two crowns will the city have about it! What golden chains will she be girded with! What fountains possess! Therefore I admire the city, not for the much gold, not for the columns, not for the other display there, but for these pillars of the Church.”

~St. John Chrysostom (c. 349 – 407): Homilies on Romans, 32.   Found on ¨Fathers of the Church Blog.¨ a Roman Catholic blog.

and a bit of History on the Feast:

 

St Sophia’s is having a Lavender Rose Tea and Church Mosaic Tour July 20, 2019 Victoria, BC

The Holy, Glorious and All-praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul (67).

Saint Sophia Orthodox Church Victoria British Columbia is having a Lavender Rose Tea:

 

 

Sunday Snapshot: Reconciliation at St Mary The Protectress Vancouver, Island British Columbia

2^nd Sunday after Pentecost. All Russian Saints. Tone one.
Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed

All venerable and holy Fathers of the Holy Mount Athos (movable holiday on the 2nd Sunday of Pentecost).

St Mary Protectress Parish fb on Vancouver Island was vandalized recently, and reconciled with the perpetrator.  I thought it was an inspiring article to share.  Please keep all in your prayers.

Work Day at Holy Trinity Church, Wilkeson, WA July 20, 2019! Support the Oldest Orthodox Church in the Northwest!

Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast.

Venerable Barlaam of Khutyn (1192) (movable holiday on the 1st Friday of Apostles’ Fast). “Tabynsk” and “Kursk-Root” Icons of the Most Holy Theotokos (movable holiday on the 9th Friday of Pascha).  St. Jonah, metropolitan of Moscow (1461).  Blessed Augustine, bishop of Hippo (430), and his mother Monica(387).

Holy Trinity Church, Wilkeson, Wa-1900 oldest Orthodox Church in the NW.  This photo was taken by a professional photographer and has been the welcome image and symbol of OrthodoxNorthwest since its inception.  OrthodoxNorthwest uses it with permission. (Copyrighted photo all rights reserved)

“Blessed art Thou, O Christ our God, Who hast revealed the fishermen as most wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit – through them Thou didst draw the world into Thy net. O Lover of Man, glory to Thee!”  Troparion of Pentecost

Support the Oldest Orthodox Church in the Northwest!

Holy Resurrection in Tacoma is having a parish Summer work day at Holy Trinity Church in Wilkison, Washington.  Normally events that are just parish events are not published on here.  But this is the oldest parish in Washington.  And was truly a catholic parish in its ethnic make up.  It is the mother Church of the Northwest  and was even Consecrated by a Glorified Saint.  I am sure others might be interested in helping preserve and take care of this historic Church.  Would it not be a wonderful thing if Orthodox from other parishes also came to help?!  Would it be so terrible if too many people showed up wanting to preserve this treasure and be inspired by it to sharing our faith and working together?  I have not warned the secretary of Holy Resurrection parish that they may be flooded with calls to offer physical, material and financial assistance.  May they be so blessed!  (Please note this parish is featured in the Pilgrimage page, which has been updated and is fairly complete.  Check it out! Below is some more information on the Parish)–Editor

¨Wilkeson Workday
On Saturday, July 20 we will meet at our historic Holy Trinity
Temple, 431 Long Street, Wilkeson 98396 at 10:00 a.m. for a

special workday. We’ll re-roof the restroom. Please consider help-
ing with yard work, church cleaning, and other chores.¨ — From parish bulletin

Holy Trinity Parish established 1896 in Wilkinson   The parish was visited and partially founded by Archimandrite Sebastian Dabovich and Consecrated by St Tikhon.  It is the oldest parish building in the Northwest and of historical and Spiritual significance to all Orthodox in the area.  A most inspiring sermon was preached there by Saint Tikhon in 1900 in which he described our first parishioners as “Arabs, Greeks and Slavs,” together with “Uniates [Byzantine Rite Catholics] who had reunited and were living in Wilkeson.” “(from the OCA website)  A more complete history of the parish can be found here on the OCA website ; and an even  more complete history here from the Holy Resurrection Parish Website .   Holy Resurrection in Tacoma is the “daughter Parish” actively outreaching to the Tacoma area.

 

New Summer Study Skills Class and Plan for Fall Classes at The Classical Learning Resource Center 2019

Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. 

Prophet Elisha (10th c. B.C.).
St. Methodius, patriarch of Constantinople (847).

   Classical Learning Resource Center (fb)

Please Note the Classes offered and plan for fall!

 

 

Of all holy works, the education of children is the most holy. 

– St. Theophan the Recluse

Additionally CLRC Greek and Latin instructor, Anne Van Fossen, was  interviewed on Ancient Faith Radio.  To hear her interview click here.

Elementary Ukrainian Offered this Fall at U of WA 2019

Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. 

Prophet Elisha (10th c. B.C.).
St. Methodius, patriarch of Constantinople (847).

 

 

 

For more information contact the UW Slavic Department at slavicll@uw.edu

(New Flyer!) Register Now for St John the WonderWorker Orthodox Family Camp ! July 28-Aug 2, 2019

Apostles’ (Peter & Paul) Fast. 

Prophet Elisha (10th c. B.C.).
St. Methodius, patriarch of Constantinople (847).

St John the Wonderworker Family Camp (FB)

¨The St. John the Wonderworker Family Camp is a retreat for Orthodox Christians — families and singles — in a beautiful lakeside natural setting a half-hour from Eugene. The Camp offers unique opportunities to Orthodox Christians, especially those throughout the Northwest, for prayer and fellowship together.
The campsite, a Kiwanis camp, offers cabins and full services for participants.¨  (per website)

¨This year’s theme is “The Mysteries of the Church,” and we look forward to delving deeply into this topic during the scheduled talks with our presenters and facilitators: Fr. Seraphim Gascoigne, Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, Olga Caffee, and Kennen Biornstad–who also serves as our new St. John’s Family Camp Coordinator.

St. John’s Family Camp continues to be organized and managed by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work hard to make everything we enjoy about our family camp experience not only possible but worthwhile and nourishing for body, mind, and soul. This year we have some vacancies on our staff that need to be filled promptly in order to have the same robust family camp experience for 2019. We are currently seeking to fill the following staff positions:

• Camp Cook and Kitchen Manager – free tuition plus pay commensurate with experience
• Teacher for Age 6-8 children’s class – free tuition
• Kliros Leader – free tuition

In addition to the staff positions mentioned above, St. John’s Family Camp is looking for individuals to fill the following volunteer roles:

• Dining Hall Assistant
• Nurse’s Aid
• Children’s Program Assistants

If you would like to volunteer for any of these positions or if you know someone who would make a good addition to our team, please contact our coordinator Kennen Biornstad kennen.stjohnsorthodoxfamcamp@gmail.com in order to receive more information and staff/volunteer application.

We look forward to seeing all of you at Family Camp this year!

​Bidding you all good strength as we enter into this last week of Great Lent and on into the Passion, Crucifixion, and Holy Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

May the 2019 St. John’s Family Camp be blessed!

Your Servant in Christ,

Tazsa Wells

St. John’s Family Camp Registrar

Too view pictures from 2018’s Family Camp press Here ¨ (from website)

What is Family camp?

Family camp is an Orthodox camp for the whole family. It is an opportunity to gather with other Orthodox Christians of the Northwest and pray, learn, play, and fellowship together. There are activities for everyone: for the kids of all ages, talks for the adults, and an opportunity to make new friends and renew old friendships for all: There are fun activities for children, teens, young adults, parents, and grandparents.

Where is family camp?

The Family camp is located near Eugene Oregon at a beautiful lakeside Kiwanis camp.

Why go to family camp?

The St. John the Wonderworker Family Camp offers the opportunity to retreat from the world and set aside time for prayer, fellowship, classes, and other ways of building the Faith for those who may not have the resources or time to travel to a monastery or other place of pilgrimage. World-class speakers and teachers and helpers experienced with working with children contribute to a full experience of the Church in a beautiful wilderness setting. Every day we gather together to pray Matins, Vespers, and Compline and we always have a mid-week Divine Liturgy. We also have a special children’s Vespers, where the kids get a hands-on opportunity to participate in a service.

Family camp is also a fun place for children of all ages.  Children, teens and adults will have age appropriate seminars, activities and crafts in an environment that will build their understanding of the Orthodox faith.

22nd Annual NW Greek Open Golf Tourney-Seattle, July 26, 2019

Afterfeast of Pentecost. Tone seven.
Fast-free Week. Fast-free

Translation of the relics of Great-martyr Theodore Stratelates (319).
St. Theodore, bishop of Rostov and Suzdal (1023).

NW Greek Open Golf Tournament – July 26,  Plan Now!

 

St John’s Monastery in Goldendale, WA invites all to their Feast Day June 23-24, 2019

Day Of the Holy Spirit.

“Tupichevsk” and “Cyprus” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (movable holiday on the Day Of the Holy Spirit).
St. Metrophanes, first patriarch of Constantinople (325).  Sts. Mary and Martha, sisters of St. Lazarus (1st c.).

St John the Forerunner Monastery invites all to their Feast Day.

A Joyous Pentecost to All! 2018

Pentecost – Trinity Sunday.

“Lesna” Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos (1696) (movable holiday on the Trinity Sunday).  Holy Fathers and Mothers of Atchara (18th c.) (movable holiday on the Trinity Sunday) (Georgia).  Martyr Lucillian and those with him at Byzantium: four youths — Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, and Dionysius; and Virgin Paula (270).

A Joyous Pentecost and Spirit Week to All!  

 

Pentecost, Troparion, Tone VIII —
Blessed art Thou, Christ our God, Who didst make the fishermen wise by sending down upon them the Holy Spirit, and through them didst draw the world into Thy net. Lover of men, glory to Thee.

Kontakion, Tone VIII —
When the Most High came down and confused the tongues, He divided the nations, but when He distributed the tongues of fire, He called all to unity. And with one accord we glorify the All-Holy Spirit.

Come, O ye peoples, / let us worship the Godhead
in three Persons: / the Son in the Father, with the
Holy Spirit; / for the Father timelessly begat the
Son, / Who is co-eternal and Co-enthroned; / and
the Holy Spirit was in the Father, glorified with
the Son; / one Might, one essence, one Godhead, /
which we all worship, saying: / Holy God, Who
didst create all things through the Son, / with the
co-operation of the Holy Spirit. / Holy Mighty,
through Whom we have known the Father, / and
through Whom the Holy Spirit came to the world.
/ Holy Immortal, the Comforting Spirit, / Who
proceedest from the Father and restest in the Son.
// O Holy Trinity, glory be to Thee.  Pentecost Vigil Prayer Before the Small Entrance

 

Barvinok Ukrainian Dancers Performing in Kirkland, Washington June 29, 2019

Afterfeast of the Ascension.  Venerable Nicetas, bishop of Chalcedon (9th c.).
St. Ignatius, bishop and wonderworker of Rostov (1288).

Barvinok Ukrainian Dancers (FB) presents:

 

Liturgical Arts Academy -Chanting, Iconography, Liturgical Textiles Aug 18-24, 2019

Afterfeast of the Ascension. Tone five.  Apostles Carpus of the Seventy and Alphaeus (1st c.).

An upcoming conference that some or our talented people in the NW may be interested in….  Just click on images for more info.

The Liturgical Arts Academy is a one week intensive program to teach the skills of Byzantine Chanting, Iconography and Liturgical Textile Arts in an atmosphere of prayer, study, discussion and communion.

Dates: Sunday August 18  – Saturday August 24, 2019

Location: Diakonia Retreat Center

 Cost: $1050 per student 

COST REDUCTION NOTE: Thanks to a generous grant from Leadership 100, student registrations are reduced by $300. Please see details below.

Includes: 7 Days and 6 Nights in Single Occupancy Room in Lodge , all meals for 6 nts and 7 days, workshop instruction and materials for 5 days (Mon-Fri), use of facilities and amenities at the Diakonia Retreat Center

 Instructors:

John Michael Boyer / Gabriel Cremeens / Samuel Heron

Father Anthony Salzman

Presvytera Krista West

 

Vision of TLAA

The Liturgical Arts in the Orthodox Church are the product of two thousand years of liturgical worship in unbroken continuity; they serve to remove the worshiper from the earthly plain and elevate him/ her to the heavenly realm.  Because we see a loss of the Church’s traditional worship in America, we hope to implement a project that will revitalize the traditional liturgical arts in order to restore the proper power to, and transformative nature of, our worship.   Each generation must acquire the skills and knowledge of the tradition and then develop the craft in order to attain the heights of expression in these sacred arts.  The Liturgical Arts Academy (TLAA) aspires to teach leaders and church artists how to worship God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in the form which has produced hundreds and thousands of saints, martyrs, confessors and witnesses.

Registration Fees & Deadlines:

Registration Deposit:	$250
Balance in Full:	Due by August 1

 

PER PERSON RATE LODGE SGL OCCUPANCY— $1050      (Now $750 with grant) LODGE DBL OCCUPANCY —$950        (Now $650 with grant)       As of JUNE 5 – CABINS ARE SOLD OUT CABIN SGL OCCUPANCY —$1150      (Now $850 with grant) CABIN DBL OCCUPANCY —$1050      (Now $750 with grant)

 

PLEASE SEE TLAA TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR LODGING DESCRIPTIONS

Teen Girls Retreat Borden Canada Hosted by St Vincent Lerins Church June 28-July 1, 2019

Afterfeast of the Ascension.

Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist (850).
Virgin-Martyr Helen (1938).
New Hieromartyr Tavrion (1939).
St. Innocent archbishop of Cherson (1857).
Hieromartyr Therapon, bishop of Cyprus (4th c.)

 

This is quite a distance but the Guest Leader is from the NW.    Perhaps some young ladies form the NW might wish to carpool and have a pilgrimage to Canada.  : )   Editor

  St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church Saskatoon, SK, Canada fb presents:

Icon Workshop with Fr Matthew Garrett Billing, Montana June 24-28 , 2019

Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist (850).
Virgin-Martyr Helen (1938).  New Hieromartyr Tavrion (1939).

Upcoming Icon Workshop with the NW’s own  Deacon Matthew Garrett .  Icons and more information can be found on his website- Icons by the Hand of Deacon Matthew Garrett.  He also has a blog – Holy Icons an Iconographer’s Blog.  And if you like Icon Cards for name days etc., his zazzle site.

From a Previous Post:  The Idaho Statesman had a front page article on Nov 5, 2011 about the Northwest’s own Boise Iconographer Deacon Matthew Garrett entitled; “Faces of faith: Orthodox Christian iconographer in Boise is part of an ancient tradition.”  More of his work can be seen by visiting his website Holy Icons, and his blog-Holy Icons an Iconographers blog.  He also just published a book “Sanctify those Who Love the Beauty of Thy House” image on the right.  “More than a Piece of Art” is another article on Mr. Garrett and his Iconography that was done for a Church in West Virginia by the  Register Herald in Beckley, WV.

 

Volunteer Work Week at St Peterś Monastery ! June 23-29, 2019

Third Finding of the Precious Head of St. John the Baptist (850).
Virgin-Martyr Helen (1938), New Hieromartyr Tavrion (1939). 

 St. Peter’s Monastery Harrison Montana presents:

Volunteer Work Week:

Adults and adults with children over 14 years old are welcome to work with our visiting monks for all or any part of this week. Meals and tools, except work gloves, will be provided, but those who plan to stay overnight should bring a sleeping bag and tent, if desired. All are welcome and encouraged to make a donation to the monastery to help cover the cost of meals and materials.

The Holy Cross on the Grounds of the St Peter’s Monastery Grounds, Harrison Montana. Image from the website. (used with permission)

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR 2019 YOUTH CAMP

JUNE 23-29, 2019

SUNDAY, JUNE 23
9:30 AM Divine Liturgy at St. Anthony Church in Bozeman

(optional)

3-6 PM: Registration and tent set-up at site in Harrison
6:30 PM Dinner
7:15 PM Organizational meeting and ice breakers
9:00 PM Vespers
10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

MONDAY, JUNE 24
7:00 AM Akathist
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Organizational meeting
9-1 PM Monastery work
1 PM Lunch
2 – 4 PM Swimming, boating, fishing
4 – 6 PM Devotional followed by break-outs
6:30 PM Dinner

7-9 PM Softball
9 PM Vespers at the Cross
10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

TUESDAY, JUNE 25
7:00 AM Akathist
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Organizational meeting
9-1 PM Monastery work
1 PM Lunch
2 – 4 PM Lewis and Clark Caverns or Madison River Float
4 – 6 PM Free Time or Group Activity
6:30 PM Dinner
7-9 PM Devotional followed by break-outs
9 PM Vespers
10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26
7:00 AM Akathist
8:00 AM Breakfast

8:30 AM Organizational meeting
9-1 PM Monastery work
1 PM Lunch
2 – 4 PM Workshops: Hymnography, Iconography, the History
and Meaning of the Liturgy, Trinity Door Restoration,
Tree Planting

4 – 6 PM Devotional followed by break-outs
6:30 PM Dinner
7-9 PM Softball
9 PM Vespers at the Cross
10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

THURSDAY, JUNE 27
7:00 AM Akathist
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Organizational meeting
9-1 PM Monastery work
1 PM Lunch
2 – 6 PM Workshops: Hymnography, Iconography, the History
and Meaning of the Liturgy, Trinity Door Restoration,
Tree Planting
6:30 PM Dinner

7-9 PM Devotional followed by break-outs
9 PM Vespers
10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

FRIDAY, JUNE 28
7:00 AM Akathist
8:00 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Organizational meeting
9-1 PM Monastery work
1 PM Lunch
2 – 4 PM Hike up Hollowtop Mountain or soak at Norris Hot

Springs
4 – 6 PM TBD
6:30 PM Dinner
7-9 PM TBD
9 PM Vespers at the Cross followed by “Confessions under

the Stars”

10:00 PM Circle Time followed by “lights out”

SATURDAY, JUNE 29
8:00 AM Hours and Confessions

8:30-9:30 AM Monastery clean-up
10 AM: Divine Liturgy celebrated with Archbishop Benjamin

(Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul)

11:30 AM Agape Feast
1 PM Break Camp (guests are welcome to camp out through
the weekend and attend Vespers and Divine Liturgy at
St. Anthony in Bozeman or Holy Trinity in Butte, Montana.

 

1. PETER’S MONASTERY YOUTH CAMP 2019

 

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

 

1. ICONOGRAPHY: This group will receive instruction from a practicing iconographer in the traditional techniques for writing icons whilst working collaboratively to write a large icon of ST. PETER & THE WAVES.

 

1. HISTORY & MEANING OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM LITURGY: Our clergy will work with this group to enrich their worship experience by explaining and showing the many layers of meaning in the words and actions of the Liturgy.

 

1. HYMNOGRAPHY: This group will work with an expert music director to study and learn the music they will sing in Saturday’s Liturgy at the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.

 

1. DOOR RESTORATION: The Church of the Holy Trinity in Butte recently donated to the monastery a set of handsome doors in need of restoration.  This group will begin this restoration process.

 

1. TREE PLANTING: Every year we try to increase the number of trees at St. Peter’s.  Our late spring this year will allow this group to participate in this process.

 

GLORY TO GOD

 

Work day at St Peter´s Monastery from the website. click to learn more!

 

IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE 2019 VOLUNTEER WORK WEEK, SEND AN EMAIL TO stpetersmonastery@gmail.com!

To learn more and to assist with the building of the Monastery go to the website, or click here to give financial assistance.