Icon Retreat - March 2011

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
March 3-6, 2011

An icon retreat led by iconographer Peter Pearson and sponsored by the Byzantine Franciscans at Holy Dormition Friary at 712 State Hwy 93, Sybertsville, Pennsylvania 18251.

Retreatants will follow step by step instructions to create an icon of Christ in the Garden at Gethsemane (not pictured). During the retreat, we will also discuss the development of iconography, the spirituality of creating an icon, and praying with icons.

About the retreat director: With nearly forty years experience, Peter Pearson has created hundreds of icons for churches, private individuals, and institutions around the world. He is noted for teaching both the techniques of painting and the spirituality of creating icons, giving presentations to groups ranging from school children and senior citizen groups to artists and seminarians. Samples of his iconography are available online or may be seen in Hazleton at St John Byzantine Catholic Church (St John's iconostasis is on the front page of Peter Pearson's website).

Retreat Schedule:
Thursday March 3 & Friday March 4, 6:30pm-9:30pm;
Saturday March 5, 9am-4pm;
Sunday March 6, noon-4pm.

For those who are interested, the Franciscans will have Vespers (evening prayer) in the chapel Thursday and Friday at 6pm; Divine Liturgy will be at 8am each day, and also Saturday evening at 5pm (anticipating Sunday).

Cost: $200, includes all supplies and materials for completing this icon, plus Saturday lunch. A limited number of rooms are available at $20 per night, plus extra for optional meals.

Information or registration: contact Fr Jerome at holydormition@gmail.com or 570-788-1212 x 402.