Advent Retreat: Coptic Manuscript-Writing with the Desert Fathers and Mothers

With Susan Kelly vonMedicus

December 3 - 5, 2021

Date and Time Details: Friday, December 3, 2020 to Sunday, December 5, 2021 Checkin: Friday 4 p.m. Checkout: Sunday 2 p.m.

Location: Trinity Retreat Center

Address: 79 Lower River Road
West Cornwall, CT
06796

Contact: Main House Office
retreat@trinitywallstreet.org
917-594-5800

  • Single – $190.00
  • Double – $490.00
  • Family of 3 – $870.00
  • Family of 4 – $1,120.00
  • ADA-compliant Double – $640.00
  • ADA-compliant Single – $190.00

All prices include accommodations and meals. Prices: $60 per night per adult for double occupancy and $95 per night per adult for single occupancy, $30 per night for children 5-11, and children under 5 stay free. Booking a room shared by adults and children? Choose a room below based on the number of adults in the room. If you have a child or children staying with you, list their names and ages in the comments section. If applicable, we will bill you separately for the child’s stay, as children stay at a reduced rate. For example, if you are booking a room for one night for two adults and an 8-year old, choose “Double.” You’ll pay $100 at checkout for the adults, and we’ll bill you an additional $30 for the child.

 

Come to Trinity Retreat Center for a weekend of spacious reflection during Advent as we immerse ourselves in the history and practice of Coptic Christian manuscripts, the lettering, and decorative work. This Coptic form of manuscript-writing will be studied alongside readings from the desert fathers and mothers.  The retreat will include instruction, practice, and wilderness time with students making a small manuscript.

The meditative nature of these manuscripts helps us keep time in Advent and the symbolism of light during the dark, winter nights leading up to the nativity of the Lord.

Through this monastic art form, we will reflect on Advent and engage in this wonderful pre-Christmas activity of the creative arts among the wonders of creation.

There is an additional $70 materials fee.

Led by Susan Kelly vonMedicus, artist, iconographer, and art faculty member at Villanova University.

Note: Out of an abundance of caution as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, retreats will be limited to 25 people. More spaces may open up as public health guidelines allow.

This retreat is suitable for adults and for young people who are capable of participating in adult conversations and activities.

 

 

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About the Leader

Susan Kelly vonMedicus

Susan Kelly vonMedicus is an artist, specializing in the sacred arts.  Her work is in private and public collections internationally.  Ms. Von Medicus teaches studio art at Villanova University and private workshops for the Prosopon School of Iconology.

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