The annual Great Lenten northern American diocesan clergy retreat was held at Holy Trinity Monastery. Over 70 priests and deacons traveled to the Monastery to participate in the gathering on April 10 and 11. Seminarians were also invited to take part. Russian Church Abroad church traditions and other pastoral important issues were discussed on Tuesday. Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, all attended the Great Lenten services in the monastery cathedral, culminating in the hierarchal celebration of the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas and His Grace Bishop Luke concelebrated along with all of the clergy present, including the monastery clergy. The Kursk Icon of the Mother of God was present, which especially graced the services.
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