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in the service of Christ.

OUR VISION

On September 14th, we honor the life of St. Verena, a woman of courage and perseverance, who cared for and healed bodies as well as souls, and who took the new road that was offered her through sorrow and found a means of blessing whole communities while remaining steadfast to Christ.

St. Verena

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Join Axia Women on an immersive journey into the world of the Myrrhbearing women!

We invite Orthodox women of all ages to a unique pilgrimage-themed retreat this October—an inspiring Holy Land journey, right here in the USA.Join us October 10–12 for a pilgrimage-themed retreat led by Dr. Roberta Ervine and Arpi Nakashian—renowned scholars who bring the Holy Land to life. From our retreat center in Massachusetts, we’ll follow in the footsteps of the Myrrhbearers as they walk with Christ through the sacred sites of Jerusalem and beyond—offering an immersive, contemplative journey without leaving home.

See Christ’s life and ministry through the eyes of the Myrrhbearing Women, and experience a slow-paced, contemplative alternative to a traditional pilgrimage.

Learn more and register here!

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Recent Blogs

Do you have a story of hospitality to share?

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Starting September 1, Axia’s church year will be centered on the theme of HOSPITALITY.

Do you have a story—recent or long past—about hospitality that touched your life? Maybe it was a moment at a new parish when you were welcomed in, or a time when you opened your own door to someone, or when you witnessed hospitality in action among others. We’re interested in stories both within and outside the Church setting. Big or small, these moments of encounter and welcome can change us in profound ways.

Svantje Swider on the Transfiguration

Tuesday, September 2, 2025