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# Serbian Midwest Diocese Shares Photos from Winter Youth Retreat
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/85947-serbian-midwest-diocese-shares-photos-from-winter-youth-retreat/
- Published: 2025-12-31T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:08:50.000Z
- Description: The retreat was recently head at the New Gracanica Monastery in Illinois.
- Author: Aaron Hickman
- Tags: #Category: News, Serbian Orthodox Church, Orthodox youth, New Gracanica

**THIRD LAKE, IL —** The 2025 Winter Youth Retreat was [recently held](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17EqncEbXE/) 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](https://uoj.news/news/85556-midwest-serbian-diocese-announces-2025-winter-youth-retreat-at-new-gracanica-monastery/) 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](https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17EqncEbXE/).