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Join Axia Women on an immersive journey into the world of the Myrrhbearing women!
We invite Orthodox women of all ages to a unique pilgrimage-themed retreat this October—an inspiring Holy Land journey, right here in the USA.Join us October 10–12 for a pilgrimage-themed retreat led by Dr. Roberta Ervine and Arpi Nakashian—renowned scholars who bring the Holy Land to life. From our retreat center in Massachusetts, we’ll follow in the footsteps of the Myrrhbearers as they walk with Christ through the sacred sites of Jerusalem and beyond—offering an immersive, contemplative journey without leaving home.
See Christ’s life and ministry through the eyes of the Myrrhbearing Women, and experience a slow-paced, contemplative alternative to a traditional pilgrimage.
Learn more and register here!
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Our Myrrhbearing Women Pilgrimage Retreat is in less than a month - and we had such a great time answering all your questions at our information session last week.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Our gratitude goes to Sherry Mohr, who uncovered this prayer by the Empress Theodora Palaiologina (13th century). It is found at the start of the Typicon of Lips, a handbook and last will and testament of the Empress for the organization and protocols of the convent she led.