2025 Lenten Retreat

God's Blessing to America:
SAINT TIKHON
of San Francisco

XIV ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT
SUNDAY, March 30, 2025
Holy Virgin Cathedral,
San Francisco

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God's Blessing to America:

ST. TIKHON

of San Francisco

XIV ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025

Holy Virgin Cathedral,

San Francisco

SCHEDULE

REGISTER

Our retreat will allow us to glimpse at the amazing history of Orthodoxy in California, to honor our holy predecessors, get inspired, and to prepare for the upcoming centennial.

This year the Orthodox Church marks the 100th anniversary of the repose of a great missionary, archpastor, confessor, visionary, and example of meekness and service – the holy Patriarch Tikhon. Saint Tikhon spent 7 years of his life in San Francisco, before returning to Russia, being elected Patriarch and leading the faithful in times of unknown persecution and hardship. Who was this saint, what legacy did he leave us, what does he mean to us?

As well, in 2025 the Orthodox of the West (OCA and ROCOR) will celebrate (on Saturday, October 4, 2025 – mark the date) a special jubilee, the 100th anniversary of the first Liturgy served at the Fort Ross chapel, 100 years of pilgrimage to this historical and holy place. The XIV Annual Lenten Retreat at Holy Virgin Cathedral will allow us to glimpse at the amazing history of Orthodoxy in California, to honor our holy predecessors, get inspired, and to prepare for the upcoming centennials.

As a special bonus, in cooperation with Trikirion Films, we will present the first San Francisco public screening of a wonderful new film – Sacred Alaska, a story of adventure, faith and sacrifice.

Schedule

Sunday, March 30, 2025

7:30 – 9:45

Divine Liturgy (in English)

10:00–10:45

Breakfast

10:45 – 12:00

ORTHODOX CALIFORNIA:
AN OVERVIEW

Archpriest Peter Perekrestov author, editor, dean of Holy Virgin Cathedral

Can one speak of holiness in California? Do we know who, beyond our immediate parishes, are the founders, heroes, saints and spreaders of Orthodoxy in our City, California and North America? Is this necessary and how does the awareness of our past determine our Orthodox identity?

12:00 – 1:00

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:30

ST. TIKHON
of SAN FRANCISCO

Matthew Namee historian, author, attorney, editor, researcher, and parent

We are honored to have Matthew Namee as the keynote speaker of the 2025 Lenten Retreat at Holy Virgin Cathedral. Mr. Namee is the editor of the Orthodox History website, he recently published his first book on the early years of Orthodoxy in America – "Lost Histories," and is presently teaching a course on American Orthodox History for the Orthodox Studies Institute at Saint Constantine College.

2:30– 4:00

Trikirion Films:
SACRED ALASKA

Sacred Alaska is an award-winning documentary that offers an intimate look into Native Alaskan culture and spirituality. It showcases the profound influence of Orthodoxy, introduced by Russian monks in the late XVIII century, on Alaskan society. Through beautiful cinematography and powerful storytelling Sacred Alaska underscores the profound, sacred bond between the Alaskan people, their faith, and the formidable landscape they call home.

4:00

End of Retreat

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Retreat Cost & Registration

$40.00 for those who pre-register
before March 16, 2025.
Cost at the door is $50.00
If you are need -based or for family discounts,
please contact us.

Full Day Adult

$40.00 / person