New Gračanica Monastery (Illinois) hosting high school winter retreat

Third Lake, Illinois, November 16, 2023

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The Serbian Orthodox Church’s New Gračanica Monastery is hosting a winter retreat for high schools this year on the topic, “Thy Will Be Done: Living Out My Faith in Today’s Society.”

The retreat, which will be held Tuesday December 26–Saturday, December 30, is sponsored by the Youth and Young Adults Department of the Diocese of New Gračanica-Midwestern America, the diocese reports.

The diocese writes: “We extend a warm invitation to all Orthodox high school students who are interested in participating in a spiritually enriching retreat that revolves around faith, fellowship, and enjoyment.”

Orthodox college students are also invited assist at the conference “by generously contributing your time and talents throughout the retreat, setting a shining example of Christian leadership.”

Learn more and fill out the retreat application form at the site of the New Gračanica Diocese.

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11/16/2023

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