Metropolitan Nicholas' Directive regarding the
Convocation of the 2023 Clergy Conference

Where
St. Mary of Egypt Church – 1765 Woodstock Road, Roswell, GA 30075

When
April 3-5, 2023. Retreat officially begins on Tuesday, April 4; Registration and light breakfast in the parish hall at 8:00 AM.

Cost
Registration cost is $150 per person and does not include lodging accommodations.

Who Can Attend
Clergy (deacons and priests) of the Eastern American Diocese. All others please contact the diocesan office at (201) 940-7340 or office@eadiocese.org to inquire about attending the conference.

Lodging

Best Western Plus Roswell/Alpharetta
907 Holcomb Bridge Road · Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/roswell/hotel-rooms/best-western-plus-roswell-alpharetta/propertyCode.11220.html
Call direct: 770-552-5599 · Ask for reservation under "St. Mary of Egypt Church Retreat Group"
Regular price is $109; group rate is $89 until March 25th.

Airport
Those who wish to fly to Atlanta must send their flight information to Hieromonk Gabriel (Davis) at 980-226-3595 or by e-mail: hmgabriel22@gmail.com in order to arrange for pick-up and drop-off.

Services
All clergy will concelebrate with His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, at the Hierarchal Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts on Wednesday, April 5. Clergy are asked to bring their own black vestments.

Schedule
Click here to download Retreat schedule.

Speaker
The main speaker at the Lenten Retreat will be Archpriest John Whiteford, speaking on "Preaching the Word: Scriptures & Sermon Preparation" and "St. Jonah of Manchuria: His Life, Ministry & Legacy." The Retreat will likewise feature a roundtable discussion on pastoral questions and more.

Registration
Registration can be completed below: