St. George Parish to host Sts. Sebastian and Mardarije Orthodox Institute
STS. SEBASTIAN AND MARDARIJE ORTHODOX INSTITUTE
February 22–25, 2016 • St. George Serbian Orthodox Church • San Diego, CA
In Cooperation with the Clergy Brotherhood of SOC
Keynote Addresses & Core Courses
Fr. Maximos of Simonopetra
Virtue and Knowledge in the Theology of St. Maximos the Confessor
Virtue and knowledge encapsulate the whole of St. Maximos the Confessor’s understanding of the Christian life. They designate the two basic and interdependent dimensions of (1) lived, practical experience, which is the struggle against the passions in the realization of the virtues, and (2) the lived, cognitive and contemplative experience, which is the vision of reality (specifically creation and Scripture) in light of its inner, spiritual principles. The talks listed below are designed to introduce these themes and explore their various aspects through close readings and discussions of representative writings by St. Maximos the Confessor.
Moderators: Syllabus and Readings
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
* Breakfast in hotels
Monday, February 22
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm – 6:50 pm Vespers
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm Dinner
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Welcome and Introductions
9:00 pm Wine & Cheese Reception and Book Signing
Tuesday, February 23
8:00 am – 8:40 am Registration for New Arrivals
8:00 am – 8:30 am Orthros
9:00 am – 10:45 am Session I: “A Failed Worldview”, Moderator: Segurd Lefsrud
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Discussion
12:00 pm – 12:50 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:50 pm Rest
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session II: Reason, Moderator: Fr. Gregory Edwards
4:00 pm – 4:50 pm Session III: The Fall and its Consequences, Moderator: Abbot Damascene
5:00 pm – 5:50 pm Dinner
6:00 pm – 6:50 pm Vespers
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Keynote Address: St. Maximos the Confessor: Guide of Orthodoxy
by Fr. Maximos of Simonopetra
Wednesday, February 24
8:00 am – 8:30 am Orthros
8:45 am – 10:15 am Session IV: The Stages of the Spiritual Life, Moderator: Monk Siluan, Canones NM
11:00 am – 12:20 pm Discussion
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Rest
2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Session V: The Contemplation of Nature, Moderator: His Grace Bishop Maxim
3:30 pm – 5:20 pm Session VI: The Contemplation of Scripture, Moderator:
5:30 pm – 6:20 pm Dinner
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Vespers
7:40 pm – 9:00 pm Open Discussion
Thursday, February 25
7:30 am – 8:45 am Divine Liturgy
8:50 am – 9:20 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:20 am Session VII: Becoming Like the Saints, Moderator: Father Nicholas Ceko
11:30 am – 12:20 pm Discussion
12:30 pm – 1:20 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Rest
2:40 pm – 3:45 pm Session VIII: God Incarnate of the Virtues, Moderator: Deacon Marko Bojović
4:00 pm – 5:20 pm Discussion
5:30 pm – 6:10 pm Vespers
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner/Presentation of Certificates
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Keynote Address: St. Maximos the Confessor: Teacher of Piety
by Fr. Maximos of Simonopetra
Open Discussion & Sharing
9:00 pm Cheese Reception and Tvrdoš Wine Tasting
Upon successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Institute,
recognizing their continuing education in Orthodox theory and practice.
REGISTRATION FEE ($150) – Includes Course, Course Materials & Meals (Breakfast in hotels)
HOTEL INFORMATION (No Group Rates)
Hotel and Airport Information for STS. SEBASTIAN AND MARDARIJE ORTHODOX INSTITUTE
Hosting parish: St. George SOC, 3025 Denver St., San Diego, CA 92117; 619-276-5827
Fr. Bratso Krsic: cell 619-316-2362
Best Western Mission Bay, 0.5 miles from St. George SOC
2575 Clairemont Drive, San Diego, California, 92117-6602, US
Phone: 619/275-5700; Toll Free Reservations: 800-457-8080; www.bestwestern.com/Mission_Bay
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, 1.0 mile from St. George SOC
901 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, California, 92108
Tel. 619-543-9000; http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-san-diego-mission-valley-SANMVHF/index.html
For all other Hotels, please google: Hotel Circle San Diego (15 hotels available), 5.2 miles from St. George SOC
Airport: Lindbergh Field, San Diego International Airport (SAN); 7.2 miles from St. George SOC
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101; (619) 400-2404; http://www.san.org