On the weekend of March 23-26, 2007, the Abbey was blessed by the visit of H.G. Bishop David - General Bishop of the Archdiocese of North America, and a group of retreatants.
Congregational and youth visits during the Great Fast
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| The youth of St. Mary and St. George of Tallahassee, Florida, take the blessing of spending a few days of spiritual retreat at the Abbey. Also, during their stay a new member was added in the body of Christ; Matthew Rodriguez was baptized at the Abbey. (3/4/07-3/9/07) |
A visit by a nun and the youth of St. Michael's Ethiopian Orthodox Church, enjoyed a stay at the Abbey with the monks. (3/10/2007-3/13/07) |
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| Fr. Shenouda Kalleeny accompanies a group from the church of St. Mary & Archangel Michael - Orlando, Fla., for a few days of contemplation and prayers. (3/10/04-3/14/07) |
Many families from Dallas, Houston, and Florida took the blessings of visiting the Abbey throughout the spring break week of 2007. |
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| St. Antony's church youth of San Antonio, along with their servants, took the blessings of visiting the Abbey. (3/16/2007-3/18/2007) |
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