St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
Saturday, April 6, 2002 -- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
"Obedience and Freedom in Christian Life"
Fr. Thomas Hopko, Retreat Leader
Dean and Professor of Dogmatic Theology at St Vladimir's Seminary
Location;
St Vladimir's Seminary / Rangos Building Auditorium
575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, NY 10707
Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean of St Vladimir's Seminary, will describe how faith and love for God require unconditional obedience to God as exemplified and realized in God's Son Jesus who "humbled himself and became obedient (to the Father) unto death, even death on a cross" (Phil 2:8). He will show how the "law of Christ" (Gal 6:2) for human beings is indeed the "law of liberty" (James 1:25). He will relate obedience to God in Christ to godly obedience in church, family and society. He will bring evidence from the sciptures and saints to show that "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom" (2 Cor 3:17). He will reflect on the character and qualities of "the glorious liberty of the children of God" (Rom 8:27).
| 9:00AM | Divine Liturgy |
| 10:30AM | Brunch and registration |
| 11:30AM | First Presentation |
| 12:300PM | Sixth Hour, followed by snack |
| 1:30PM | Second Presentation |
| 3:00PM | Closing Prayer |
The bookstore will be open at specific times throughout the day -- these times will be announced at the retreat.
Participants are welcome to attend Vigil at 6:30PM. Since classes are in session and refectory facilities are limited, we will be unable to offer dinner at the seminary to retreat participans.
There is no charge for the retreat, but Registration is required. There will be an opportunity for a free-will offering.
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Please register by Friday March 22, 2002. To register by email, please send the following information to events@svots.edu:
Name, Address, City, State, Zip,
Phone(day), Phone(evening),
Parish Name & Location (or Affiliation, if not Orthodox).