Read about the Winter 2024 Synaxis Clergy Online Event and His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon’s keynote on fasting. Download the press release for details!
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.
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.
