Dr. Peter Bouteneff
Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Protection,59 East 2nd Street,10003,New York,NY,US

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Dr. Peter Bouteneff, professor of Systematic Theology, will be speaking at Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral in New York City on Saturday, May 14 at the "Exploring Ministry" Retreat, which beginas at 10:00 a.m. Those in attendance will hear from men and women who are currently serving the Church in a variety of ways: hospital and military chaplains, parish priests, a full-time deacon, a full-time choir director, and a Theology professor. Hear their stories and ask your questions.

Lunch will be included and a tour will be given of the Cathedral and its urban ministries. All those in attendance will be given a spiritual gifts inventory and a book about vocations and discerning a call to ministry. The day will end with a trip to Saint Vladimir's Seminary for a tour. Transportation will be provided.

Vigil will be held at the St. Vladimir's Seminary at 6:30 p.m. and at the Cathedral at 5:30 p.m. for those who wish.

This event has been organized by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (OCA) and has been funded by a grant from The Forum for Theological Education. It is open to Orthodox teens and young adults from all jurisdictions.