27th Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat Set for Alhambra, CA
Serbian Orthodox women will gather in Alhambra for a two-day Lenten retreat focused on prayer, fellowship, and spiritual growth.
ALHAMBRA, CA — The Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western America will host its 27th Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat on March 27–28, 2026, at St. Steven’s Serbian Orthodox Cathedral. The event, organized by the Diocesan Circle of Serbian Sisters (Kolo Srpskih Sestara), is designed to provide spiritual enrichment, fellowship, and reflection during the fifth week of Great Lent.
The retreat begins Friday evening with an Akathist Service to the Mother of God at 7:00 p.m., followed by dinner, opening remarks, and group discussion. Saturday’s program features a Hierarchical Liturgy at 9:00 a.m., a continental breakfast, and a presentation by the guest speaker, with discussion and fellowship continuing after lunch. The day concludes with confessions at 5:00 p.m. and Great Vespers at 6:00 p.m.
Attendees are invited to register online, and hotel accommodations are available nearby in Monterey Park. The retreat takes place with the blessing of Bp. Maxim. Participants can expect an immersive spiritual experience tailored to the Lenten season, fostering both personal growth and communal connection.
Previously, the UOJ reported that 2026 ROCOR Lenten clergy retreats opened for registration.
