The Aroma of Holiness:
VLADIKA JOHN
XIII ANNUAL LENTEN RETREAT
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
Holy Virgin Cathedral, San Francisco
In anticipation of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of St. John's canonization.
The XIII Annual Lenten Retreat at Holy Virgin Cathedral will be a very special one. This year on the feast of Saint John of Shanghai & San Francisco (Saturday, June 29, 2024) we are marking the 30th anniversary of his canonization — our retreat will be a preparation for this jubilee. Many details about Vladika John, one of the greatest and most beloved saints of the XX century, and his teachings will be available in English for the first time. As well, – a film with over 10 minutes of historical footage of Saint John himself will be shown.
Schedule
Sunday, April 21, 2024
7:30 – 9:45
7:30 – 9:45
Divine Liturgy (in English)
9:45–10:30
9:45–10:30
Breakfast
10:30 – 11:00
10:30 – 11:00
The Beginning Years
Elena Perekrestov educator, writer & musicologist
Where did the future St. John grow up, what was his first introduction to monasticism, what influences did he have in his early years of life?
11:00 – 11:30
11:00 – 11:30
St. John's Teaching on Prayer
Priest George Kaplanov educator, psychologist and priest at Holy Virgin Cathedral
An unknown text by St. John on prayer has recently been discovered and translated from Serbian to Russian. What does St. John say, what are the fundamentals of a prayer life?
11:30 – 12:00 pm
11:30 – 12:00 pm
Saint John and the Forgotten Western Saints
Reader Basil Thompson researcher and technical writer
Reader Basil will speak about St. John's connection to the saints, his discovery of Western saints and role in the restoration of their veneration in the Russian Orthodox Church.
12:00 pm – 12:30
12:00 pm – 12:30
St. John's Teaching on Holy Communion
Archpriest Peter Perekrestov researcher of St. John, author & compiler, dean of Holy Virgin Cathedral
We know that St. John served daily, but what did he teach about the services, about their essence, especially the Divine Liturgy?
12:30 – 1:30
12:30 – 1:30
Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:45
1:30 – 2:45
The Vladika That I knew
Reader Vladimir Krassovsky St. John's altar server, choir director at Holy Virgin Cathedral
We are honored to have Reader Vladimir share his testimonials of St. John, some moving, some humorous, some very personal. Many of his stories have never been available in English.
2:45 – 4:00
2:45 – 4:00
"Everyday Saints" in My Life
Archpriest Stefan Pavlenko Holy Trinity Seminary Alumni president and rector of the church of All Saints of Russia in Burlingame, California
Fr. Stefan is the Western American Diocese's best story teller. His mother, Novice Maria, personally knew many of the great founding hierarchs of the Russian Church Abroad, including St. John. Fr, Stefan also knows and has preserved in his heart the incredible spiritual legacy of Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary in Jordanville, where he studied and labored for 5 years. We are grateful that he has agreed to share some of his living memories with us.
4:00– 4:15
4:00– 4:15
Video: Live Footage of St. John
About 14 minutes of historical footage of St.John, from both open sources and a unique private collection.
4:15
4:15
End of Retreat
Retreat Cost & Registration
$35.00 for those who pre-register before April 20.
Cost at the door is $40.00
Need based participants – please contact us.
Cost at the door is $40.00
Need based participants – please contact us.
Full Day Adult
$35.00 / person
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Day of Talks & Video
BUY
Half Day Adult
$20.00 / person
- Lunch
- All Afternoon Talks
- Video
BUY
Full Day Youth <18
$25.00 / person
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- All Day of Talks & Video
BUY
Sponsorship
$40.00
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Contacts and Location
If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us.
Address
6210 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
Parking
Street parking only
