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2010 Eastern Regional Lenten Retreat
The Eastern Regional Lenten Retreat, Sponsored By the National ACRY Took Place in Phoenixville, PA on the Weekend of March 19-20, 2010. Posted Photos Show Scenes From Friday Evening's Presanctified Liturgy at Holy Ghost Church and Saturday's Retreat Sessions at the National Christian Conference Center in Valley Forge, PA.
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The Eastern Regional Lenten Retreat began on Friday eening, March 19, 2010 with the celebration of The Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts.
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The Beautiful Interior of Holy Ghost Orthodox Church
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Father John Fedornock, Pastor greets a parishioner at the conclusion of Presanctified Liturgy.
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Following Liturgy, these two young ladies added a prayer request to the special Lenten Prayer Tree.
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Some Parishioners who were in attendance at the Presanctified Liturgy
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The National Christian Conference Center, the site of this year's retreat.
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Upon arriving at the National Christian Conference center, they were greeted by Amy Oblinsky at the registration table.
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Before the presentations began, the participants watched a video greeting by His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas who offered his gratitude to those in attendance and some spiritual food for thought in regards to the necessity of making a good confession during Great and Holy Lent.
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Very. Rev. Protopresbyter Luke Mihaly, Dean of the New England Deanery led the adults on a discussion on the topic: The Expulsion of Adam and Eve From Paradise: Insights into the Battle With Sin And the Spiritual Life From the Book of Genesis.
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Fr. Luke makes a point during his presentation.
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Subdeacon Nicholas Mihaly of Holy Trinity Church in Danbury, CT led the teens in an interactive discussion on the theme: "Music and the Spiritual Life"
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The teens listen intently to Subdeacon Nicholas' presentation,.
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Protodeacon Gregory Benc of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, led the younger children in discussing the topic : "Let us Forgive All By the Resurrection"
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Linda Ferko of Holy Ghost Parish assisted the younger children with their craft project.
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Protodeacon Gregory Benc looks on as this young lady works on her project.
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These women enjoyed a little time for fellowship
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Fr. Luke and Fr. John stop to enjoy a cup of coffee during the morning break.
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The porch was a popular spot for the teens on a picture perfect day.
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While on break, Alex took some time for spiritual reading.
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Retreat participants.