On October 24th and 25th, a spiritual retreat was held at St. Boris Orthodox Church in Chuncheon, bringing together Slavic-speaking believers for a weekend of communal prayer, spiritual fellowship, and service.

The event, which drew 16 participants, began with their arrival around 2:00 PM. After settling into their accommodations and exploring the surroundings, the group worked together to prepare lunch. Following the meal, they enjoyed a walk along the riverside, taking in the beautiful autumn scenery. Later, the participants engaged in a deep discussion—led by Archpriest Roman and Father Jeremiah—on how to properly read and understand the Holy Scriptures; the attendees participated actively, posing many thoughtful questions. The day concluded with the Sacrament of Confession, through which everyone reverently prepared themselves to receive the Holy Eucharist.

Sunday morning began with a joyful morning service and a holy Duvube Liturgy, during which all participants received Holy Communion. As we prepared lunch after the service, we encountered another unexpected challenge: we ran out of cooking gas. Because a marathon was taking place in Chuncheon that day, roads were closed, making it impossible for a gas delivery to reach us—but the resourcefulness and unity of our Slavic community proved unshakable! The men worked together to chop firewood, and we cooked a delicious lunch over an open fire; the meal became all the more special, shared in a truly family-like atmosphere.

Before departing for Seoul, we offered prayers of thanksgiving at the church. On the way back, we visited the “Petite France & Italian Village” theme park, creating unforgettable memories and capturing beautiful photographs for everyone to cherish. Though physically exhausted by the late hour, the parishioners returned home with hearts overflowing with happiness and spirits spiritually strengthened. We offer our heartfelt thanks to God for granting us this grace-filled journey, and to everyone who worked so hard to make this event possible!