Nurturing Spiritual Brotherhood:

Welcome to Synaxis

Our top aim is to make good clergy better by combating isolation, nurturing spiritual brotherhood, encouraging the formation of new relationships, and rekindling existing ones. These connections contribute to our personal and professional growth as priests, husbands, fathers and devoted servants of Christ.

Synaxis OFFERing

Events & Support

Peer Collaboration

The Synaxis Program fosters pastoral collaboration by organizing quarterly Zoom meetings. These gatherings provide a platform for open and honest peer interactions, encouraging the sharing of pastoral experiences, triumphs, setbacks, and valuable insights.

Engaging Speakers

Each Synaxis meeting features engaging speakers who kickstart discussions with good insights on pastoral matters. These speakers inspire participants with anecdotes and thought-provoking questions leading to meaningful conversations on pastoral matters.

Interactive Breakout Sessions

Synaxis participants delve deeper into discussion topics during ninety-minute facilitated breakout sessions within small groups. Guided by the speaker’s subject matter, these sessions offer opportunities for reflection, exploration, and the exchange of ideas, enhancing the program’s value and impact.

Empowering Spiritual Caregivers

Upcoming Events

Stay Connected and Engaged with Our Calendar of Events. Explore Workshops, Retreats, and Community Gatherings Tailored to Support Your Spiritual Journey and Professional Development.

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December Synaxis Event
Join us for the December Synaxis Event, a special gathering designed to bring our community together in fellowship, reflection, and celebration. This event provides an opportunity to connect with one another, share in the spirit…
Tue, 17 Dec,  01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

The Synaxis Series:

Nurturing Pastoral Wisdom and Community Connection

The Office of Pastoral Life’s Synaxis Program holds quarterly, two-hour Zoom meetings that bring together our bishops, priests, and deacons. These sessions feature engaging speakers who share profound insights on pastoral matters, inspiring anecdotes of both triumphs and setbacks, and thought-provoking questions to explore. During Synaxis gatherings, participants enjoy 90 minutes of open and honest peer interactions within small breakout rooms, and engage in guided discussions related to the speaker’s chosen subject matter.

Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven.

St. Ephrem the Syrian