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POSTPONED - NEW DATE COMING SOON

Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 
Ladies Philoptochos

Marriage Retreat

Renewed Day by Day (2 Cor.4:16)
Enlivening our Marriage Commitment

Saturday, March 22nd

at Holy Apostles Church

9:00AM - 1:00PM
21580 Atlantic Blvd #160 Sterling, VA 20166

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The couples retreat will feature video clips, couples’ exercises, wisdom from Church saints on the purpose/goal of marriage - all in an interactive and joyful setting! 

Meet our Retreat Speaker!

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Rev. Alexander Goussetis serves as Director of the Center for Family Care. He is a graduate of Drexel University (B.S. in Accounting), Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (M.Div.), and Andover-Newton Theological School (D.Min. in Psychology and Pastoral Counseling). Prior to his appointment to the Center for Family Care, Fr. Alexander served more than twenty-five years as a parish priest, taught World Religion classes at the university level, and authored five books on Orthodox life and faith. His pastoral emphasis is making the Orthodox faith relevant for families in their everyday lives, and encouraging participation in all facets of our Holy Tradition. He hosts the podcast on Ancient Faith Radio entitled Family Matters. Fr. Alexander is married to Presbytera Lisa, and they have three children – Julia, Nicholas, and Sophia.

Tentative Couples Retreat Schedule    

  • 9:00am    Morning Prayers

  • 9:15am    Session 1 - Orthodox Marriage Basics

  • 10:45am  Break

  • 11:00am  Session 2 -“Speaking the Truth in Love” (Eph 4:15): Improving Marital Communication

  • 12:30pm  Lunch

Note: Price is per couple - $40

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