

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death & the Afterlife
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a weekend Spiritual Retreat entitled A Christian Ending: Death &amp; the Afterlife, on February 13–15, 2026, at St. Elias Church in Sylvania, OH. 

​This three-day retreat led by Archimandrite Jeremy Davis, will explore an Orthodox Christian understanding of death and eternal life, offering both theological insight and pastoral guidance for living with faith and peace in the face of mortality.

A Christian Ending: Death &amp; the Afterlife:
+ The Cause and Cure of Death
+ What Happens When We Die?
+ Resurrection and Judgment
+ Living with Death in Mind


RETREAT SCHEDULE:
Friday, February 13
5pm Great Vespers
6pm Dinner
7pm The Cause and Cure of Death


Saturday, February 14
8am Orthros
9am Divine Liturgy for Soul Saturday 
10:30 Coffee Hour &amp; Fellowship
11am What Happens When We Die?
12:30pm Lunch &amp; Fellowship
2pm Resurrection and Judgment
4pm Great Vespers


Sunday, February 15:
9am Orthros
10am Divine Liturgy, Homily: "Living with Death in Mind"

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Archimandrite Jeremy (Davis) is a pastor, theologian, and Archiepiscopal Vicar for the Diocese of Toledo and the Midwest. A convert to Orthodoxy whose journey was shaped by a deep encounter with the Church’s worship and theology, he brings years of pastoral experience, teaching, and ministry to his speaking.

Drawing on Orthodox tradition and lived pastoral care, his talk, “A Christian Ending: Death &amp; the Afterlife,” offers a compassionate, hope-filled vision of death and eternal life—inviting listeners to face mortality with faith in the risen Christ and the promise of the life to come.

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Register online at www.SaintEliasOH.com/conference.  
Limited Seating available!

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For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact the Church Office at office.sainteliasOH@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sylvania/spiritual-retreat-a-christian-ending-death-and-the-afterlife/200029427565054
- **Event Categories**: spiritual, nonprofit, art, fine-arts, business, conferences, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sylvania
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4940 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH, United States, Ohio 43560
- **lat**: 41.70432
- **long**: -83.69419
- **full address**: 4940 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH, United States, Ohio 43560

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death & the Afterlife being held?
  - **A:** Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death &amp; the Afterlife takes place on Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 4940 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, OH, United States, Ohio 43560.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death & the Afterlife?
  - **A:** Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death &amp; the Afterlife is organized by St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Sylvania.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death &amp; the Afterlife is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sylvania, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Spiritual Retreat:  A Christian Ending, Death &amp; the Afterlife sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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