coptic orthodox diocese of the southern united states
Friday, December 22, 2023
04:00 - 06:30 p.m. - Check-In
06:30 - 07:00 p.m. - 11th & 12th Hours (Agepya)
07:00 - 08:00 p.m. - Dinner
08:00 - 08:30 p.m. - Welcome & Orientation
08:30 - 10:00 p.m. - Opening Talk and Q&A by H.G. Bishop Basil
10:00 - 10:45 p.m. - Midnight Hour (Agpeya) + Watos Psali & Theotokia
10:45 - 12:00 a.m. - Bonfire & Free Time
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In rooms by midnight to respect the peace of the neighborhood.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
09:00 - 09:30 a.m. - 1st Hour (Agpeya) & Morning Doxology
09:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Breakfast
10:30 - 11:20 a.m. - Station 1
11:25 - 12:15 p.m. - Station 2
12:15 - 02:30 p.m. - Free Time & Tournaments; Shower
02:30 - 03:30 p.m. - Lunch
03:30 - 04:20 p.m. - Station 3
04:25 - 05:15 p.m. - Station 4
05:30 - 07:30 p.m. - Relay Race & Shower
07:30 - 08:30 p.m. - Dinner
08:30 - 11:30 p.m. - Vespers Offering of Incense, Midnight Prayers & Midnight Praise
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In rooms by midnight to prepare for the Divine Liturgy tomorrow.
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Sunday, December 24, 2023 (Wear Your T-shirt)
08:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Divine Liturgy
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Brunch
12:00 - 12:50 p.m. - Station 1
12:55 - 01:45 p.m. - Station 2
01:45 - 03:30 p.m. - Free Time & Tournaments; Shower
03:30 - 04:20 p.m. - Station 3
04:25 - 05:15 p.m. - Station 4
05:15 - 06:00 p.m. - Dinner
06:00 - 07:00 p.m. - 12th Hour (Agpeya); Closing & Awards
07:00 - 08:00 p.m. - Room Clean-up & Check-out
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See you next year, God willing!
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Attention Deacons!
Don't forget to bring your liturgical vestment (tonia).
Coptic Café
Featuring delicious shakes, smoothies, and snacks. Bring some cash to enjoy these goodies! All proceeds will benefit St. Stephen's Retreat Center.