Christ the Saviour Seminary Announces Spring 2026 Vocations Retreat
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JOHNSTOWN, PA — Christ the Saviour Seminary has announced its Spring 2026 Vocations Retreat, inviting men of the American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese of North America who are discerning a call to Church ministry to participate in a weekend retreat from May 15–17, 2026, at the seminary’s campus in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The retreat will offer participants an introduction to seminary life, including participation in the daily cycle of prayer services and attendance at classes taught by current faculty members. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from current seminarians and recent graduates, who will share their experiences of formation and discernment.
Scheduled speakers include Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Choma, a seminary graduate; Rev. Fr. Marc Wisnosky, PhD, a current professor; and Very Rev. Fr. Miles Zdinak, the seminary’s spiritual advisor. His Eminence Met. Gregory, along with the seminary’s leadership, will also be present for the weekend.
Click here to register for the retreat.
Previously, the UOJ reported on a monastic-vocations gathering that drew young men to Montana.
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