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NEWS UPDATE: May 13, 2011- There was a small fire at Antiochian Village last night, Thursday May 12, 2011, but it was contained and there is no structural damage. Everyone made it out of the building safely and all were able to return to their normal business at The Village shortly thereafter. For more information follow this link to a facebook note from our Director of Marketing.

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It's Spring 2011 and WE'VE GONE SOCIAL!

         

 

October 2, 2010 
Antiochion Icons Exhibited at St. Vladimir's Seminary

Pictures and story available here



October 2, 2010

The weather was perfect for a run through the trails at the Antiochian Village.  Proceeds benefit Special Oympics of Pennsylvania.  Thanks to runners of all ages who had the courage to run the race.


***Some photos are posted below, but 92 are available at

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=28797&id=100000923328665&saved
If you have difficulty accessing this public album,
please email CSThekla@gmail.com
and Mother Alexandra will send you an access link via email.



***Beginning of the Trail Run on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UVIijxqVTA


  
Fun at registration and warming up....

   

good times, good friends...
   

comic relief and welcome to the Antiochian Village from Barli Ross, the Program Coordinator and Paul Finley, the Director of the Antiochian Village Conference Center.
    
Getting to know other runners and the FINISH LINE crew!

    
Special Oympics Team photo on Left.  Men's winner in right photo.

Of note on the Special Oympics Team.  All have participated in other races.  Kevin (back row, #3) won a world Bronze medal in the 1500M in Shanghai, China; Kelly (front row, #3) won 2 national Gold medals in 1500M and 4x4 in Lincoln, NE; and Erin (back row, #1) won a  national Gold medal in relay and national Silver medal in 1500M in Lincoln, NE.

   

Women's Winner and some of the other runners...
   

   

   

Some of our younger runners. (Elijah in his chariot on left)

   

   
Refreshments and the medals

   
Door prize gift drawing and of three of the award winners...



Hope to see you all next year!!!

July 19-23, 2010 - the Sixteenth Biennial Clergy Symposium of the Antiochian Archdiocese was hosted at the Antiochian Village.

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The clergy worshipped together, attended addresses, workshops and enjoyed fellowship with their brother priests.  This year's theme was "The Priesthood: Diakonos, Presbyteros, Episcopos." Speakers included His Eminence, Metropolitan PHILIP; His Eminence, Metropolitan EPHRAIM Kyriakos; His Grace, Bishop MICHAEL Dahulich; Fathers John Chryssavgis and Nicholas Apostola.

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In the above left photo, His Eminence, Metropolitan PHILIP is in the center.  In this photo, to the left of Sayedna PHILIP is His Grace, Bishop BASIL and His Grace, Bishop ANTOUN; to the right of Sayedna PHILIP is His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH and His Grace, Bishop ALEXANDER.  In the above right photo is His Grace, Bishop MICHAEL of the Orthodox Church in America delivering a presentation on the Episcopos.

  
  
Shopping with the guest Vendors... and

 
in the Antiochian Village Bookstore and Giftshop!



June 13, 2010 - "Community Day" at the Antiochian Village



It was a splendid “Community Day” at our Antiochian Heritage Museum on Sunday afternoon. Visitors enjoyed the colorful new exhibit, “Spirit and Whimsy: the art of Niko Chocheli,” as well as delicious refreshments and horse-drawn carriage rides with Ernie Alwine of Misty Haven Carriage.

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June 11-13, 2010

This weekend at the Antiochian Village, we welcome the men attending the Pan-Orthodox Men's Retreat: Exploring the Passions that Drive Us and the Virtues that can Save Us.
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Paul Karos is the Guest Speaker. 
For more biographical information, the brochure is available on our site

Also,  more flowers arrived...
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and Debra and Barli are discussing the many possibities!


June 2, 2010
Summer has arrived!  We are excited to host our guests scheduled to be here with us at the Antiochian Village in the coming months.  We are also thrilled that the Antiochian Bookstore and Gift shop is now online!  You may access the store by clicking on the new button with link to http://store.antiochianvillage.org/ 
here  or on our main directory page.