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How to Discern the Truth in Social Decay
At every turn one s confounded by a myriad of voices claiming to be true. And yet they are at variance. So, then where is Truth? Keynote talks, workshops and actyivities hope to grant clarity to tis subject. |
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ST. HERMAN CONFERENCE? Discerning God's TruthEach year, on the feast of St. Herman of Alaska, youth of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, gather in a conference for several days of lectures, beautiful hierarchal services and social events.
Yearly, a variety of parishes host the conference and offer their resources to enable such a gathering. The central theme of this year's conference is answering the question of a young person, "How can I Discern the Truth". Quite often a Christian will wonder what we should believe in a world of doubt. In workshops, round table discussions and interaction, young people may discover the tools, insights and skills necessary to decipher God's Truth in our complex world. |
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Conference speakersYelena Popovic
Yelena will reflect on her remarkable journey of bringing the lives of Orthodox saints to the screen, from Man of God, portraying the life of Saint Nektarios, to Moses the Black. Drawing upon her experiences in the monasteries of Greece and the intimate perspective she has gained behind the camera, she will explore the profound encounter between cinema, faith, and the lives of the saints.
Through personal stories and reflections, Yelena will consider how these timeless witnesses continue to transcend their historical moment, speaking with surprising clarity and relevance to the spiritual questions of our own time.” Dr. Elene Olga Khalil-Masse
Dr. Elene Khalil, MD CM, FRCPC, is a paediatric emergency physician at the Montreal Children's Hospital with almost 30 years' experience and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University. She has contributed significantly to the development of paediatric emergency medicine in Canada and has been recognized as a Founder of Paediatric Emergency Medicine by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She is a member of the St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral congregation in Montreal, Canada. In her free time, she loves to practice sports, read, play music and learn! Archpriest Andrei Tkachev
The well known priest, commentator and preacher will speak on how one can sort through the falsehood of our present age and find discernment. Through a special arrangement his presentation will be recorded and presented at the conference.
Alexander Schelechow
An introduction to Orthodox iconography and its place within the Orthodox Christian faith, exploring what icons are, their purpose, and their significance within the life of the Church. This discussion will provide a deeper understanding of why icons are an essential part of Orthodox Christianity.
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Various workshops and discussion groups will address a range of subjects, including men's issues, women's concerns, confession, the lives of saints, and spiritual formation. Beautiful and majestic divine services will be served by three bishops, and numerous clergymen.
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Our location for 2026
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Montreal |
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Pricing $400 per person quad occupancy (other rooms avaiable)
Special discount of $350.00 before November 1, 2025
Special registration for Canadian residents and a special commuter rate for parishioners of St. Nicholas Cathedral are available.