Pastoral Retreat 2026 Registration
A Ministry of the Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life
2026 OPL Pastoral Retreat — Registration
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Single & Double include room and all meals. Commuter includes meals only.
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Featured Speakers
Archpriest John Parker has served as Dean of Saint Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania since 2018. Prior to this, he served for fifteen years as pastor of Holy Ascension Church in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
He holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, as well as both a Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry from Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.
From 2011 to 2018, he served as Chair of the Department of Evangelization of the Orthodox Church in America and also served for five years on the board of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.
His work includes numerous podcasts, essays, and speaking engagements across the country and internationally. He has been married to Matushka Jeanette since 1993, and they have two sons.
Title of talk: "Radical Growth and a Return to the Roots of Discipleship"
Mother Christophora is the third and current abbess of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Ellwood City, PA, following Mother Alexandra and Mother Benedicta, and has served in that role since 1987. Born into an Orthodox family in Pennsylvania, she was active in parish life from childhood and later earned a degree in psychology from Penn State before working for several years in the addictions field.
After first visiting the monastery in 1981, she was drawn deeply to the monastic life, becoming a novice in 1983 and taking her monastic vows in 1986. As abbess, she continues to serve as spiritual mother of the community, overseeing its growth, welcoming pilgrims, and speaking at retreats and events throughout the Church.
Title of talk: "The One who Endures to the End will be Saved" – Clues from the Cloister
Optional Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions are optional. If you wish to attend, choose up to four sessions you would consider attending.
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