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Saint Barnabas Advent Retreat – December 5 – Sign Up

September 22, 2015

Advent RetreatSign up for our Advent Retreat – Click Here!!!

For many, “Christmas” has turned into a consumeristic frenzy, but for Christians it should maintain its profound and reverential meaning: it is the Advent of eternal life through the Incarnation of God the Word in the flesh (prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures). This is why for Orthodox Christians the Advent period is a time of fasting, prayer and preparation for the Incarnation of Christ! In this Advent retreat with Father Tryphon, we will learn about the coming of Christ; its purpose; the glorious Incarnation of the Word of God; what He accomplished by taking a body like our own, and surrendering His body to death in place of all; and how we can “enter into” communion with Him and participate in His resurrection!

For those bringing children the cost is $15,00 (family package); $5.00 for one adult; $10.00 for two. Hope everyone attends and invites family and friends!


“For the solidarity of mankind is such that, by virtue of the Word’s indwelling in a single human body, the corruption which goes with death has lost its power over all.” – St. Athanasius (On the Incarnation)

 Father Tryphon

fr_tryphon_photo_sm-200x300The Very Reverend Father Tryphon is the co-founder and abbot of The Brotherhood of the All-Merciful Savior Monastery, Vashon Island, WA. He is also the founder of a laity brotherhood “The Brotherhood of the Salish Sea”. He is a long-time blogger (“The Morning Offering”) and pod caster (“The Morning Offering”) on Ancient Faith Blogs and Radio, providing meaningful daily support and authoritative guidance for a spiritual life in today’s world.

Book Signing

Father Tryphon is the author of The Morning Offering a daily wisdom on spiritual life for each day of the year. Books will be available for sale and signing!

Schedule for the Day

9:00–10:00 am: Refreshments
10:00 am–12:00 noon: Session One with discussion
12:00–1:15 pm: Lunch (Advent Fast friendly)
1:15–3:15 pm: Session Two with discussion
Great Vespers to follow

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