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# St. Tikhon’s Monastery to Host Clergy Retreat in October
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/87141-st-tikhons-monastery-to-host-clergy-retreat-in-october/
- Published: 2026-05-15T13:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:10:16.000Z
- Description: Clergy are invited to gather at St. Tikhon’s Monastery in October for a one-day retreat focused on pastoral leadership and spiritual renewal.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Orthodox Church in America, St. Tikhon's Monastery, Clergy Retreat

**SOUTH CANAAN, PA —** A one-day [clergy retreat](https://stmpress.com/products/clergy-retreat-with-fr-david-alexander-awakening-turning-and-leaping-the-dynamics-of-shepherding-in-the-hypostatic-mode-saturday-oct-3rd?fbclid=IwY2xjawRzc-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFYWXBaUHZUN2lRTDdKWGtnc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqI%5FiDa5GNOEuF2SevGb8rfWY53aVVxmKu0qToKHwQf22pUPT7iTBSPZx9Kv%5Faem%5FYWdncwDTom19ogfozcguMPABBFyB&brid=YWdncwHc%5FPGmNtziF%5Fz-Lk6hg0e%5F) is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2026, at St. Tikhon’s Monastery, bringing together priests and deacons exclusively for a focused day of prayer, services, and theological instruction led by Fr. David Alexander.

The retreat, titled “Awakening, Turning and Leaping: Dynamics of Shepherding in the Hypostatic Mode,” will center on two extended teaching sessions with Fr. David. Organizers describe the program as a structured day of spiritual reflection integrated with the monastery’s regular cycle of worship, including divine services throughout the schedule.

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In addition to the instructional sessions, participants will receive meals provided on site, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. The day will also include a Vigil service at 4 p.m., followed by Divine Liturgy the following morning. Attendance is limited to clergy only, and registration is listed at $70.

The retreat is intended as a concentrated opportunity for clergy to reflect on pastoral leadership and spiritual formation within the liturgical life of the Church. Inquiries may be directed to Christopher Messenger at [manager@stmpress.com](mailto:manager@stmpress.com). 

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/87088-registration-opens-for-first-oca-wide-clergy-wives-retreat/) that registration had opened for the first OCA-wide clergy wives retreat.