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Diocese of Worcester Offers "Orthodox Christian Witness Program: Spiritual Pilgrimage"

Fall 2018-Spring 2020

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Diocese of Worcester & New England

The Orthodox Christian Witness Program: Spiritual Program, is a new program sponsored by the Diocese of Worcester & New England offered to clergy, laity, chaplains, counselors, therapists, physicians, parents, and Christian educators. The program will have 8 units over 4 semesters led by His Grace Bishop JOHN, D. Min.; Archpriest Antony Hughes, M.Div.; Ioana Papa, MD; Richard Robbat, PhD; Sebastien Falardeau, Ph.D candidate.

The purpose of the program and journey is an opportunity for anyone interested to learn, to reflect, and to be transformed through the Orthodox Christian Faith in preparation for various ministries.

The spiritual pilgrimage is an interdisciplinary approach to create a cadre of leaders in the church. It is aimed to empower and equip Orthodox Christians to nourish and share the faith in the 21st century by:

  • Offering frameworks and models of encountering God.
  • Offering frameworks and tools in order to enhance and facilitate inner spiritual growth.
  • Using Orthodox Christian theology and contemporary perspectives to encounter God.
  • Gaining insights and methods to witness and to share the faith.
  • Enhancing leadership skills in order to contribute effectively in parish ministry and to the world at large.

For more information, download the Program PDF​