We are pleased to announce the 2025 Lenten Retreat, a day-long set of discussions, workshops, and services aimed at equipping us for our Lenten journey. Over 200 young adults attended last year’s inaugural Retreat. Join us this year for a guest homily by Rev. Hieromonk Jeremiah from the Holy Monastery of Xenophontos on Mount Athos. Other sessions include a Byzantine chant workshop, an incense-making lesson, and a themed discussion with a panel of clergy. We will begin the day with the Divine Liturgy, celebrated in English.

Lunch and refreshments are provided. The Retreat will run from 10am to 5pm at the Church of the Holy Cross & Archangel Michael in Golders Green. Please let us know if you plan to attend:

Following on our successful first event in Bristol, we are gathering in Exeter for vespers and fellowship. All are welcome, wherever you may be joining from. Doors open at 4pm for a chance to meet one another. Vespers begin at 5pm and fellowship with drinks and snacks will follow.

Translated literally as “offering,” the prosphoro is the bread used as the Body of Christ during the Eucharist. Traditionally, the faithful prepare this holy bread before the Divine Liturgy. Come learn how to make prosphoro, from preparation to baking the bread. We will also discuss its spiritual significance.

This event is hosted by the COTY Women’s Group in collaboration with the Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom. All are welcome. All equipment is provided, though please do bring your prosphoro seal if you own one!

The workshop is preceded by a Paraclesis service beginning at 6:30pm in the Cathedral.

The new COTY Southwest hub is hosting its inaugural event. Join us for a talk on faith in modern life at the Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God in Bristol, followed by a casual reception at the local pub. There are also vespers at the Church at 5:30pm. If you are located in the region (or visiting from without!) and are keen to meet and worship with other young adults (16-35), COTY is pleased to welcome you.

COTY Southwest is a new hub centred on Bristol which will serve young adults throughout southwest England and Wales.

Join us for the Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Church, Shepherds Bush, followed by a reception to celebrate the Name Day of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, on the feast day of the Great Martyr Nikitas. Matins begin at 9:15am.