Serbian Midwest Diocese Shares Photos from Winter Youth Retreat
The retreat was recently head at the New Gracanica Monastery in Illinois.
THIRD LAKE, IL — The 2025 Winter Youth Retreat was recently held at New Gracanica Monastery, where participants gathered in prayer and fellowship. A Holy Unction service was celebrated and presided over by His Grace Bishop Serafim, together with clergy of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese from the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
As previously reported by UOJ, the event included:
- Daily prayer and Divine Liturgy
- Discussions and workshops led by clergy and guest speakers
- Fellowship activities and reflections
- Opportunities for confession and spiritual guidance
- Winter fun and community building
- Participants stayed on the monastery grounds, fully immersed in the life of the Church alongside peers who share their faith and values
Photos from the event can be found here.
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