Retreats & Pilgrimage
Retreat Objective
To renew and deepen the role of personal and communal prayer through the recovery and advancement of the ancient and venerable spirituality as known through Sacred Scripture; as understood by the Church Fathers and Mothers; as expressed in the Divine Liturgy; and as witnessed in the Eastern Christian contemplative tradition. This is essential to personal healing, union with Christ, and the acquisition of the Holy Spirit.
Online Option
For your group, Fr. Thomas Colyandro can offer digital content and provide forums for contemplative conversations where pilgrims can grow in their understanding of silent prayer, which fosters the acquisition of the Holy Spirit and helps you to grow in union with Christ.
Group Retreat
Fr. Thomas Colyandro can meet with parish groups, youth groups, community groups, students, and individuals. Whether meeting at a pilgrimage site or use your facility, those who join in will find opportunities to reflect, heal, learn, and seek by participating in discussions, sharing in prayer services, working together on a project, and, most importantly, finding quiet in order to foster the acquisition of the Holy Spirit and grow in union with Christ.
Typical One-Day Schedule
9:00 am Orientation
9:30 am Guided Prayer
11:00 am Light Meal
12:00 pm First Talk with Q&A
12:45 pm Time for silence, confession, and personal exploration
1:45 pm Second Talk with Q&A
2:30 pm Tea, coffee, and other basic refreshments with conversation
Pilgrimage Objective
To renew and deepen the connection of with our faith through pilgrimage to sacred and ancient sites important to Christianity. These sites are typically within the Mediterranean Basin and essential to the understanding of the Eastern Christian tradition. All pilgrimages are planned by Fr. Thomas Colyandro with input and are organized by and through Viking's pilgrimage division.
Group Pilgrimage
These are typically groups of 15-30 people. The pilgrimage lasts typically around 10 days, including travel. These groups are flown from a central meeting airport to the country or countries of pilgrimage. Everything is arranged by Viking's pilgrimages division. All food costs, tips, handling fees, and laundry services are covered in the price of the pilgrimage.
Typical Ten-Day Schedule
Day-One: Arrival & Orientation
Days Two-Four: Visiting holy sites, historical sites
Day-Five: Retreat
Days Six-Nine: Second location
Day-Ten: Departure
Typical Internal Day Schedule
6:00 am Breakfast
7:00 am travel to first holy site
8:00 am to 12:00 pm two holy sites
12:00 pm lunch
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm two more holy sites
6:00 pm travel back to hotel
7:00 pm Dinner