Prophet Elias Sunday School Participates in Retreat at Holy Transfiguration Monastery

Students from the Sunday School of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church recently participated in a spiritually enriching retreat at the Holy Transfiguration Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Milton, with 66 students in attendance. The visit provided a meaningful opportunity for the youth to deepen their faith through prayer, education, and fellowship within the broader Orthodox Christian community.

During the retreat, the students spent time in the monastery’s katholikon, visited the monastic cemetery, and explored the monastery’s library. A central component of the day included a lesson on environmental stewardship, emphasizing the Orthodox Christian teaching that creation is a gift from God, entrusted to humanity for responsible care and preservation.

The group was also honoured by the presence of His Eminence, Archbishop of Toronto and Metropolitan of Canada, Dr. Mitrofan, whose time and blessing added to the significance of the visit.

The retreat concluded with a creative workshop, during which the students crafted icon light catchers—an activity that allowed them to reflect on the spiritual themes of the day in a tangible and memorable way.

Opportunities such as this retreat play an important role in the spiritual formation of young people, fostering a deeper connection to the life of the Church and encouraging growth in faith, community, and stewardship.

The parish of Prophet Elias also extended its sincere gratitude to the Very Rev. Fr. Sava (Medakovich) and the brotherhood of Holy Transfiguration Monastery for their warm hospitality and for offering such a meaningful and well-organized experience for the youth.