Strengthening Clergy Brotherhood Through In-Person Retreats: The Value of Gathering Bishops and Parish Priests
This past year, nearly 120 bishops and priests from across the Orthodox Church in America came together for a 3-day OCA Clergy Retreat at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL. Organized by the Office of Pastoral Life, this gathering offered a much-needed opportunity for in-person fellowship, prayer, and education. The event emphasized the importance of face-to-face interaction, where shared worship and conversation could nurture both the spiritual and communal relationships between clergy members. ...
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