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The 2024 Diocese of Alaska Clergy Retreat
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March 23, 2024
The Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sitka and Alaska held its annual clergy retreat in Anchorage from Friday March 8th through Sunday, March 10th hosted by His Grace ALEXEI, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska. As a special guest, His Grace LUKE, Bishop of Syracuse and Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, led our retreat meditations, speaking on the theme “Confessing Holy Orthodoxy.” The retreat commenced with a solemn and joyful All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy served at Saint Tikhon’s Russian Orthodox Church in South Anchorage. The resplendent service included a universal memorial for all the Orthodox Faithful departed. Vladyka Alexei offered fervent prayers and blessed koliva for the departed in anticipation of the Sunday of Last Judgment.
Following the beautiful vigil, St. Tikhon’s faithful hosted the Hierarchs, clergy and faithful to a delicious late-night feast including many Alaskan delicacies like smoked salmon and moose meat.
