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Changes in the Pilgrimage program to Holy Land

19 February 2016

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land has always been, is and will be the greatest dream for every
Orthodox Christian. To be able to venerate sites blessed by the presence of the Saviour, Our Lord
Jesus Christ Himself, His Most Pure Mother, and the Holy Spirit Which descended on Sinai on
Pentecost, is an honour and a gift from God. The forth pilgrimage to the Holy Land for parishioners of the Canadian Diocese
will take place from

MAY 26-JUNE 11, 2016

The Canadian Pilgrimage will be led by our own Archbishop Gabriel of Montreal and Canada.
At this time our pilgrimage will includes the holy places of the Holy Land. The group will fly non-stop Toronto
to Tel-Aviv on Air Canada (We will return to Toronto from Tel Aviv). Connecting flights from New York, Ottawa,
Montreal, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and other cities are being arranged. The group’s itinerary for the
Holy Land is being planned by the nuns of the Gethsemane Convent, who have been organizing such visits for
North American pilgrims for many years. Participants will stay at the Mount of Olives Hotel, which is near the
Convents of the Mount of Olives and Gethsemane.
THE COST OF THE TRIP IS US $3,600 AND INCLUDES:
– Airfare from Toronto to Tel Aviv and from Tel Aviv to Toronto
– Ground transportation throughout the Holy Land
– All scheduled visits to holy sites and services, accommodation and
meals

Parishioners interested in joining the pilgrimage are asked to contact
Peter Antonoff (410–2855 Bloor St. W., Toronto Ontario, M8X 3A1)
Mobile – 416-407-1102 E-mail: pantonoff@rogers.com
Please mail your deposit cheques for US $500 payable to the Montreal and
Canadian Diocese to Peter Antonoff’s address (410–2855 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Ontario, M8X 3A1)