Silent Psalms,
Singing Stones
An Orthodox Pilgrimage to Ireland
May 4–15, 2009
Hosted by St. Ignatius Antiochian Orthodox Church, Belfast
Pilgrimage Itinerary
Monday, May 4
Depart U.S for Belfast
Tuesday, May 5
Arrive Belfast in morning, check into
Europa Hotel. Presentation by Fr. John
on what it means to be a pilgrim,
followed by Vespers and supper at
Parish of St. Ignatius
Wednesday, May 6
Visit Saul, Downpatrick, Struell Wells
(sites associated with the life and
ministry of St. Patrick), and Mahee
Island (monastery of St. Machaoi)
Thursday. May 7
Drive to Glendalough (an incredibly
beautiful location where St. Kevin
lived and founded a monastery)
stopping at Monasterboice on the
way, check into Glendalough Hotel
Friday, May 8
Explore Glendalough, both on your
own and with the group, find time for
quiet and prayer, Vespers
Saturday, May 9
Drive to Galway to catch ferry to
Inishmore (the Aran of the Saints),
stopping at Kildare on the way, check
into Aran Islands Hotel
Sunday, May 10 to Thursday, May 14
Retreat on Inishmore (120 saints are
said to be buried at the site of
Saint Enda’s monastery!) with spiritual
discussions, daily services, and lots of
time on your own to explore
Thursday May 14
Drive to Belfast, stopping at Clonmacnoise
(monastic city) on the way
Friday, May 15
Depart for U.S.
The price of the pilgrimage is £ 960 per person, based on
double occupancy. Single supplement is 35% additional.
The price includes all hotels (including breakfast), most dinners,
all transportation within Ireland (deluxe coach,
ferry rides, etc.), with a few exceptions.
REGISTER NOW
CLICK HERE for the 2009
registration form in PDF.
CLICK HERE for the 2009
brochure in PDF.
(Note this is a large file, 792KB. If you are on a dial-up
connection please email us and we will send you a copy by mail.)
nektaria.blalock@gmail.com
HOW TO PAY
Price of pilgrimage per person (based on double occupancy) is £ 960 if paying by check.
Price of pilgrimage for single occupancy £ 1296 if paying by check.
If paying with World Pay (credit card), there is an additional 4% charge.
Therefore, the double occupancy price becomes £ 999 and the single occupancy
price becomes £ 1348.
In order to estimate the exchange rate, you can contact your local bank or CLICK HERE for a currency converter.
Please note that exchange rates can vary widely from source to source, therefore any source will only be an approximation.
To Pay with your credit card CLICK HERE.
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