2026 Diocesan Clergy Retreat

​RIVES JUNCTION, MI -Our Diocesan Clergy gathered at Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, Michigan from June 23-25, 2026.

This three day retreat began with a Vigil for the feast of  the Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner and Baptist, John. During the retreat His Eminence, Archbishop Alexander, met with the spiritual council to discuss the ongoing needs of the Bulgarian Diocese. While the original speaker was unable to attend, Fr. Gabriel Bilas spoke with the group about the importance of ongoing communication. 

This annual retreat allows our priests and deacons time to rest, recharge and join with one another in prayer, worship and fellowship without the day-to-day rigors of parish life.

The serene and tranquil grounds of the Monastery offer an oasis of peace amidst the chaos of the world. This refuge allowed our clergy to rediscover peace and brotherhood.

We are thankful for the sisterhood at Holy Dormition Monastery for their hospitality. Thank God for all of their efforts and prayer!

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