One of the greatest blessings for an Orthodox Christian is to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. There are still spaces available for the Fall 2015 pilgrimage to the Holy Land, being led by Holy Transfiguration Monastery and Holy Nativity Convent.
We will guide our group of pilgrims on an edifying journey into the sites and shrines most precious to Christian hearts including Jerusalem’s Old City, the Holy Sepulcher and surrounding holy sites, the ancient church in Bethlehem built over the cave where our Saviour was born, 2 days visiting the ancient shrines in Galilee, where our Saviour lived and taught, ancient monasteries and sites in Jericho, Jacob’s Well, Nazareth, the Mount of Olives, immersion in the Jordan River, and a boat-ride on the Sea of Galilee. There is also a probable visit to the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul during the layover between flights on the return trip. This is a beautiful pilgrimage, which every Christian should make at least once in his lifetime - the spiritual blessings from the Holy Land pilgrimage revisit the Christian heart at church feasts thereafter, and truly bring new life to one’s faith.
This Fall’s pilgrimage departs from Boston Sunday, October 18th and returns to Boston on Saturday, October 31st , 2015. The total cost is $3,000, which includes the round-trip airfare from Boston to Tel Aviv on Turkish Airlines (rated the best European airline), hotel, daily tours and most meals. An optional day excursion to the Dead Sea including lunch and a swim is also available for an additional fee. A private room may also be arranged for an additional fee.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Father Isaac at Holy Transfiguration Monastery, frisaac.adon@gmail.com or Mother Pelagia at Holy Nativity Convent, hnconvent@verizon.net
