The Oil of Gladness
A weekend of joyful depth, prayerful rhythm, and real connection — grounded in Orthodox tradition and set in a place of beauty.
WEEKEND OVERVIEW
The weekend begins on Friday evening and concludes after lunch on Monday.
We will share a full downloadable PDF programme closer to the date. In the meantime, here is a snapshot of the weekend structure:
Friday
- Arrival
- Welcome Meal
- Vespers
- Opening Talk
- Compline & Akathist
- Fellowship
Saturday
- Matins
- Thematic Workshops
- Breakout Groups
- Vespers
- Dinner
- Evening Reflection
Sunday
- Matins & Divine Liturgy
- Talk
- Fellowship Lunch
- Optional Activities
- Vespers
Monday
- Matins
- Closing Reflection
- Light Lunch
- Departures
CORE EXPERIENCE
- Liturgical Services: daily Matins, Vespers, Compline (with akathist or canon of preparation) and Divine Liturgy (on Sunday)
- Interactive Workshops & Educational Seminars
- Pan-Orthodox Fellowship with young adults from across Great Britain, Ireland and beyond
- Quiet reading nooks and reflective spaces
- Fresh, nourishing meals served in the historic Abbot’s Hall
- Sports, games, and open-air downtime
- Networking opportunities with other Orthodox professionals
- One-to-one support from our experienced chaplain
- Comfortable on-site accommodation