The November Conference
in London
'Encounter with God'
A conference in memory of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Saturday, November 14 2009
No one can turn toward eternity if he
has not seen in the eyes or on the face
of at least one person the shining of
eternal life.
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation
© Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation
Programme
9:00 am Coffee and Registration
9:45 am Morning Talks
I. Encountering God in Liturgical Prayer
The Rev’d Canon Hugh Wybrew
Former Vicar of St Mary Magdalen, Oxford
II. A Living Diocese to Serve a Living God
Costa Carras
Athens
III. Metropolitan Anthony: A Gift From God
The Rev’d Canon Donald Allchin
Former Vicar of Canterbury Cathedral
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Afternoon Talks
IV. Metropolitan Anthony. My Memories in Paris
Veronique Lossky
Professor emeritus of the Sorbonne, Paris
V. ‘What Is Man, That Thou Art Mindful of Him?’
Father John Lee
St. Andrew Holborn, London
3:15 pm Coffee and Refreshments
3:45 pm Round Table: ‘Encounter With God ’ How did Metropolitan Anthony’s own encounter with God affect his
encounter with others? What can we learn from this?
Chair: Karin Greenhead
Panel: Archdeacon Peter Scorer, Gillian Crow, Costa Carras, Veronique Lossky
5:30 pm Film: ‘On the Threshold’
6:00 pm Panikhida (prayers for the departed)
Conference in Memory of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Everything is encounter, in Scripture as in life
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
These words, so often spoken by Metropolitan Anthony, were at the heart of his vision and teaching. In each person he met, believer or unbeliever, he saw the divine love, the image of God. Indeed for him everything was encounter, direct, immediate, face to face: ‘encounter with God and in Him with creation, and encounter with man in his depths rooted in God’s creative will. ’An encounter that must be personal ‘because each of us must experience it for himself, we cannot have it second hand.’ To this end he often quoted the words of St John Chrystostom: ‘Find the door of your heart, you will discover it is the door of the kingdom of God’.
It is with these thoughts in mind that the ‘Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation’ has organised this Conference. The second in Western Europe to be held in his memory, it will continue to reflect on his legacy. How was he a source of inspiration? How did he help people to open their hearts to encounter with the living God? What was the influence of his spiritual vision on our lives, in our contemporary situation?
We hope that people who knew him and also those who have only heard of him will come, reflect, share recollections, and celebrate his memory.
About the Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation
The work and message of Metropolitan Anthony will always live in
the minds and hearts of those fortunate enough to have encountered it.
The Foundation exists to help ensure that this same work will be there for many more.
For those who wish to make a donation there will be a retiring collection.
We wish to thank the Parish of St Sava, the Serbian Orthodox Church, for making it possible to have our conference there for a second time.
Metropolitan Anthony and Father Nikolich – late of this parish - were
firm friends, as have the Serbian and Russian Churches always been.
Booking and Directions
Booking: Please complete and send application form below.
As space is limited we encourage you to apply early, and at latest by 7th November. After that we recommend that you first check with the organizers by telephone or e-mail (below) to see if places remain. If there are places left it will be possible to register on the day, but we ask you to arrive by 9:30 at latest, in time to register before the morning session begins.
Coffee, tea, cold drinks and biscuits will be provided in the morning, at lunch, and in the afternoon. Please bring your own sandwiches.
If you have any queries please contact: Telephone: 01869 347457
E-mail: mafoundationconf@live.com
Directions: The Conference will take place at the Church Hall of theSerbian Orthodox Church of St Sava, 89-91 Lancaster Road, London W11 1QQ. The Church is located a few yards from the junction with Ladbroke Grove.
Buses: 7, 23, 52, 70, and 452. Stop "Ladbroke Grove Station" is 150 metres from the Church
Tube: Ladbroke Grove Station is 200 metres from the Church. Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park stations are each about a 15 minute walk away. Royal Oak is a 20 minute walk.
Application Form
Conference in Memory of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation
Saturday, 14 November 2009
St Sava's Church Hall, 91 Lancaster Road,
London W11 1QQ
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Please include your e-mail and telephone contacts so we can inform you that the application has been accepted.
Bookings before 7 November will be £10. Concessions for students and unwaged: £7 Late booking (after 7 November) will be £15 and concessions: £10
Payment: Please pay by cheque and make it payable to Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Foundation.
Your completed application form with cheque should be sent to:
The Organising Committee of the Metropolitan Anthony Conference.
5 Rectory Crescent,
Middle Barton
Oxon OX7 7BP
Please contact us on the telephone or e-mail below, if you have any queries, and/or to book places after the 7th of November.
Telephone: 01869 347457;
E-mail: mafoundationconf@live.com
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