Byzantine young adults, 18-35, to gather in New York City

NEW YORK — Young adults across the Metropolia of Pittsburgh will gather at the first-ever Convocation for Byzantine Catholic Young Adults, Aug. 1-4, at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Parish in New York.

The four-day gathering, open to young adults, ages 18-35, has been organized by Theosis in Action, the young adult ministry of the Eparchy of Passaic. The theme is “Called. Transfigured. Sent.”

In a communique, organizers said the convocation was planned around the feast of the Transfiguration, Aug. 6, whose Gospel reading “defines what it means to be a disciple of Christ and how to live that calling in one’s day-to-day life.”

The convocation will be organized in three parts, each addressing one step on the journey to discipleship: called to discipleship; transfigured through a new life in Christ; and sent to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

Conference speakers include Benedictine Father Boniface Hicks of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Mother Gabriella Houck of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery, and Catholic lay evangelist Nick Redd.

“The goal of this convocation is to bring these themes together by engaging young adults to recognize their own call to discipleship, and to unite and foster relationships throughout the Byzantine Metropolia and beyond,” the communique said.

The program will include time for prayer, reflection, and fellowship.

Register by June 15 at theosisinaction.org/convocation-2019. For information, contact theosisinaction@gmail.com or facebook.com/theosisinaction.
 
As published in Horizons, April 21, 2019.