Ever Consider an
Icon Educational Seminar
For your congregation?
Why?
(let me count thy reasons!)
The Seminar is presented by Orthodox Iconographer Arlene Tilghman, (blessed by The Most Reverend Job Arch Bishop of Chicago and Dioceses of the Midwest and placed on the list of official accepted iconographers for the Antiochian Orthodox Church), Arlene is sure to educate and inspire your congregation with in-depth knowledge on the history, significance, and spiritual meaning icons have in the life of the faithful.
Feel free to contact Fr. Stephen Karaffa at St. Peter and Paul orthodox Church in Burr Ridge, IL for comments on the enlightening, inspiring seminar Arlene held in their church. (630) 963-1076.
(Idea comment: make it a fund raising event! J
Contact Arlene for cost and scheduling. (708) 301-3887 arlenetilghman@comcast.net
Icon Educational Seminar
Presented by
Iconographer Arlene Tilghman
(one Day Topic Outline and time frame)
Schedule:
9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Registration (with coffee & sweets optional)
10:00 A.M.- opening with Welcome and introduction of speaker by church pastor.
Beginning - 12:00 P.M. Session #1: Icons – Their history, purpose, significance, and placement in the Orthodox Church.
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Lunch break
1:00 P.M. – 2:15 P.M. Session #2: (a) Icon interpretations; (b) The creative
process.
2:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Break – Refreshments
2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Session #3: (a) Miracle working icons; (b) Praying with icons.
3:30 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Session #4: Questions and Answers
5:00 P.M. Vesper Service: In Church
(optional – but nice closure to a meaningful day)
(For reference, comments, and additional information you may contact V.Rev. Stephen Karaffa; St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church – Burr Ridge, IL (630) 963-1076
Arlene Tilghman
708-301-3887