{"product_id":"apologia-a-gathering-of-orthodox-apologists","title":"Apologia: A Gathering of Orthodox Apologists","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApologia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cb\u003e A Gathering of Orthodox Apologists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGive an Answer to Every Man that Asketh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(148, 5, 5);\"\u003eThe Windmill Winery \u0026amp; Green Tree Inn, Florence, AZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unprecedented and historic conference, bringing together Orthodox apologists and catechists, will take place in \u003cstrong\u003eFlorence, Arizona, from December 3-5 \u003c\/strong\u003eon the theme: \u003cem\u003eApologia: Give an A\u003cspan class=\"strongs\" title=\"Strong's Number: 627\"\u003enswer\u003c\/span\u003e to Every M\u003cspan class=\"strongs\" title=\"Strong's Number: 3956\"\u003ean\u003c\/span\u003e that A\u003cspan class=\"strongs\" title=\"Strong's Number: 154\"\u003esketh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (1 Peter 3:15). \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith the blessing and participation from His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolae of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States of America esteemed clergy and lay apologists who are firmly rooted in the patristic teaching will guide us in understanding the Orthodox Way of Apologia. Near St. Anthony’s Monastery, in the tranquility of the Sonora Desert, celebrating the Feast of Saint Cleopa of Sihastria, in English for the first time, all in attendance will have an opportunity to be edified, shaped and spiritually energized, as iron sharpens iron. A rare gathering and an exceptional opportunity you won’t want to miss! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greentreeinn.com\/destinations\/florence\/\" title=\"GO TO THE GREEK TREE HOTEL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greentreeinn.com\/destinations\/florence\/\" title=\"GO TO THE GREEK TREE HOTEL\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBOOK ROOMS NOW \u003c\/span\u003e~ SEE BELOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ~ LIMITED AVAILABILITY \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAIRMAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Eminence Metropolitan NICOLAE \u003c\/strong\u003eof the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of the United States of America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003eMain Speakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHis Eminence Metropolitan \u003c\/span\u003eNICOLAE \u003c\/strong\u003eof the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Eminence Archbishop ALEXEI \u003c\/strong\u003eof Alaska\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHis Eminence Metropolitan NEOPHYTOS \u003c\/strong\u003eof Morphou, Cyprus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchpriest Josiah Trenham,\u003c\/strong\u003e Rector of St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, Riverside, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchpriest John Whiteford, \u003c\/strong\u003eRector of St. Jonah Orthodox Church, Spring, TX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchpriest Peter Heers\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rector of Ss. Paisius of Mt. Athos and Cleopa of Sihastria Orthodox Church, Florence, AZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonk Filotheu Bǎlan\u003c\/strong\u003e, Petru Voda Monastery, Romania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstantine Zalalas,\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint Nikodemos Publications, Bethlehem, PA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJay Dyer, \u003c\/strong\u003eof \u003ci\u003ejaysanalysis.com\u003c\/i\u003e, Palm Coast, Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003eRound Table Discussion Participants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFr. Jonathan Ivanoff, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSt. John the Theologian Orthodox Church, Shirley, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFr. Seraphim Holland, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSt. Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKinney, TX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFr. John Valadez, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSt. Timothy Orthodox Church, Lompoc, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFr. Turbo Qualls, \u003c\/strong\u003eSt. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, Kansas City, MO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFr. Sebastian Craffey\u003c\/strong\u003e, St. Gregory Palamas Orthodox Church, Sedona, AZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDcn. Patrick Mitchell \u003c\/strong\u003e, St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Washington D.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDcn. Ananias Sorem Ph.D, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHoly Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, Butte, MT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Patrick Harry Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Church of the Eternal Logos Podcast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRdr. Paul Trinca,\u003c\/strong\u003e Sts. Theodore Orthodox Church, Williamsville, NY\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Sorin Esq.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Orthodox Podcaster and Apologist \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeraphim Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Counterflow Podcast, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eSt. Andrew Orthodox Church, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003eLockhart, Texas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Michael Langlois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003ehost of podcast \"American Orthodoxy,\" Greenville, SC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk fade-in\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Merritt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e, \u003c\/em\u003eformer Protestant pastor, host of podcast \u003cem\u003eCleave to Antiquity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eREGISTRATION DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eConference Registration                     \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$195\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e5 Meals, all ages\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e                                      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll prices are per person, include taxes and gratuity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline is November 8, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p7\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 37, 8);\"\u003eLodging is booked separately,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esee below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions, please email:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:UMPadmin@icloud.com%20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eUMPadmin@icloud.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHOTEL INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eGREEN TREE INN \u0026amp; SUITES\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e FLORENCE AZ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eYOU MUST \u003cstrong\u003eCALL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Green Tree Inn\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e520-868-9900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003ePlease reference Group:  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUncut Mountain Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e$159+  King Room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e$169+  Queen Room\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p7\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBook your room ASAP, as rooms are \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003elimited\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOVERFLOW HOTELS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us2.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/lL8uH6?allotment_block_code=b947037\u0026amp;checkin=2026-12-03\u0026amp;checkout=2026-12-05\u0026amp;currency=usd\"\u003eGold Canyon Golf Resort\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e(480) 982-9090\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e-35 minute drive from the Green Tree Inn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eGold Canyon is offering a $135 ++ rate at this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us2.cloudbeds.com\/en\/reservation\/lL8uH6?allotment_block_code=b947037\u0026amp;checkin=2026-12-03\u0026amp;checkout=2026-12-05\u0026amp;currency=usd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eLINK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eGroup name:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUncut Mountain Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ranchosonora.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRancho Sonora Inn and RV Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e520-868-8000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e-8 minute drive from the Green Tree Inn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eCall for availability, M-Sat, 8am-12pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAirBnB \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/1418385465114573407?check_in=2026-12-03\u0026amp;check_out=2026-12-05\u0026amp;photo_id=2169636158\u0026amp;source_impression_id=p3_c2e026dc-0220-4b7b-b65b-d2a004fe3286_1418385465114573407_0\u0026amp;previous_page_section_name=1000\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for a local favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVENUES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindmillwinery.com\/\" title=\"Go to the site\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINDMILL WINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e1140 West Butte Avenue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eFlorence AZ 85132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eThursday evening and Friday morning events are held at Windmill Winery in the Red Barn, 2 miles from the Green Tree Inn and Suites Hotel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greentreeinn.com\/destinations\/florence\/\"\u003eGREEN TREE INN \u0026amp; SUITES, FLORENCE AZ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e240 W. Highway 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eFlorence AZ\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e85132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eLocation for Guest Lodging, and, Friday and Saturday meals and conference talks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(193, 11, 11);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCONFERENCE SCHEDULE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHURSDAY – DECEMBER 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e3:30 pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e   \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRegistration Opens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e:30 pm\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVespers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003e[Winery]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e6:00 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpening of Conference: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArchpriest Peter Heers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6:45 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpening Address\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Met. Nicolae: \u003ci\u003eContemporary Challenges to American Orthodoxy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:15 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 1\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eBishop Alexei of Alaska:\u003ci\u003e Faithfulness to Holy Tradition: Apologetics in Sacred Alaska\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:45 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 2\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Archpriest Josiah Trenham:\u003ci\u003e Apologetics as Evangelism: Calling the World to Christ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8:15\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003epm\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ \u0026amp; A \/ Discussion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFRIDAY – DECEMBER 4\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e7:00 am\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eOrthros \u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e[Winery]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p9\"\u003e8:30 am\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eDivine Liturgy \u003cspan class=\"s11\"\u003e[Winery]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e11:00 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003eBreakfast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:45 am\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterview\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetropolitan Neophytos of Morphou:\u003ci\u003e Orthodox Mission Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12:45 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 3\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArchimandrite Savas:\u003ci\u003e Apologetics of the Saints: By Their Life, Speech, Mission and Martyrdom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e1:15 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort Break\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ\u0026amp;A + Clergy Round Table:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrs. Turbo Qualls, Sebastian Craffey, \u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003eJonathan Ivanoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s15\"\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDn. Ananias Sorem:\u003ci\u003e How Not to Do Online Apologetics Or Healing for the Digital Addicted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e2:15 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLunch Break\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e3:00 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDepart for St. Anthony’s Monastery: Visit, Vespers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e6:30 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:15 pm\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 4:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eFr. Peter Heers: \u003c\/i\u003eThe Ethos of Orthodox Apologetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7:45 pm \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 5\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eMonk Filotheu Bǎlan: \u003ci\u003eSt. Cleopa: the Apogee of Orthodox Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8:15 pm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 6:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFr. John Whiteford:\u003ci\u003e Hieromonk Seraphim: Apologetics of the Heart \u0026amp; Super-Correctness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e8:45 pm\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ\u0026amp;A \/ Round Table:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrs. John Valadez, Patrick Mitchell, Seraphim Holland, \u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e~ Salt and Light That They May G\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003elorify Our Father: What is our Goal Online?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSATURDAY – DECEMBER 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e8:00 am\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBreakfast \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:00 am \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 7\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eConstantine Zalalas: \u003ci\u003eMonks \u0026amp; Martyrs: The Necessity of Hesychastic Prayer and Ascestic \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStruggle to be an Apologist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9:30 am\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLecture 8\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s16\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJay Dyer:\u003ci\u003e The Right (and Wrong) Way to Do Orthodox Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e10:00 am \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort Break\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s12\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10:15 am\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ\u0026amp;A \/ ROUND TABLE: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s14\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e+ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlex Sorin, D.P. Harry, B.M. Langlois, Ben (Cleave):\u003ci\u003e The Layman’s \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuide to The Orthodox Way of Online Witness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e11:00 am\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApologia 2026 \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eReprise:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFr. Sebastian Craffey, Fr. Patrick Mitchell, Fr. Turbo Qualls, \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReader Paul Trinca, Seraphim \"Buck\" Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e12:00 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClosing Remarks: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArchpriest Peter Heers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan children attend the conference?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, children are welcome, however there is no special rate as space is limited. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan you tell me about the meals? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeals consist of Thursday dinner\/ Friday breakfast, lunch, dinner\/ Saturday breakfast served buffet-style with various food and drink options.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMeals will be fasting, with fish and seafood options available.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor food allergies, or any dietary concerns please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:UMPadmin@icloud.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUMPadmin@icloud.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eno later than Nove\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ember 18, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eIs there a part-time registration, or partial meal plan?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is one standard registration fee which helps cover all the costs associated with providing the conference.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe won’t be able to offer partial registrations unless we reach a certain threshold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre the talks going to be recorded and offered at a later date?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalks will be recorded but a livestream offering is still to be determined.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe overriding focus is to provide a meaningful retreat for the faithful with enriching fellowship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFor all questions please email\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:UMPadmin@icloud.com%20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUMPadmin@icloud.com \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eADDITIONAL INFORMATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAirport:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe closest commercial airport is Phoenix International Airport located, a one-hour drive to the Green Tree Inn, Florence.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDriving\/RV Parking:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThere is plenty of on-site parking for guests at the venue locations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThere is a RV park 8 miles away at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ranchosonora.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRancho Sonora Inn and RV Park\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, 9198 Arizona 79, Florence, AZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpecific dietary requests:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor food allergies, or any dietary concerns please contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:UMPadmin@icloud.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUMPadmin@icloud.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eno later than \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNovember 18, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeather\/attire:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMarch temperatures typically range from high of 70F˚ to lows of 42F˚.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou may want to bring a mix of casual, outdoor, and church attire for the conference.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Vespers and Divine Liturgy will be held outdoors at the Windmill Winery location, please bring a warm jacket as evening and morning hours will feel cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eConference Registration Refunds:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRefunds for Registration and Meals are available until November 8, 2026 by emailing:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:UMPadmin@icloud.com\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUMPadmin@icloud.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more details,\u003c\/em\u003e including biographies of the speakers, FAQ and additional information, please \u003cstrong\u003esee and download\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ethe full Apologia Conference PDF\u003c\/span\u003e above (\"Preview (free)\"). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncut Mountain Press","offers":[{"title":"Registration (NO MEALS)","offer_id":48353489748020,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Registration + MEALS 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