Be part of a vibrant life in the Church.
Access education, spiritual formation, and community connection, equipping you with the practical tools and thoughtful guidance you need as laywomen in the Church. The Axia Center for Training, Research, and Healing is a first-of-its-kind hub designed as a catalyst by, for, and about Orthodox women, so you can:
BUILD LASTING CONNECTION WITH ORTHODOX WOMEN
Meet other Orthodox women living as full participants in the life of the Church and the world, and see what new connections unfold! God willing, you’ll see us in Las Vegas, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Washington DC, Chicago, and more in 2026.
RECEIVE TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN YOUR SERVICE TO THE CHURCH
Build a foundation to serve the Church with even greater confidence, compassion, and cultural understanding. Each year you’ll find robust training programs at the Center: courses in leadership, spiritual care, and more. Along with our Women Sharing the Good News: Preaching and Teaching courses, we’ll be adding a new multi-month spiritual wellness facilitation and coaching certification in 2027!
DISCOVER WIDE-RANGING STORIES OF WOMEN’S LIVED EXPERIENCE
Find primary research, surveys, and first-person narratives that break new ground and document Orthodox women’s lived experiences and service. In 2025/26, we’re partnering with St. Vladimir’s Seminary to uncover prayers by Orthodox women past and present (and much more). These initiatives lay a foundation for the first comprehensive database illuminating women’s contributions across parishes and jurisdictions.
FIND RESOURCES FOR HEALING AND SPIRITUAL CARE
Delight in the beauty of Orthodoxy in spaces where you can connect, heal, and flourish. Find a broader sense of belonging alongside Orthodox women from diverse traditions, as you gather to rest, heal, and build sustaining relationships across jurisdictional borders.
- Join us at an Axia Retreat
- Learn More About Upcoming Service Events
- Go Deeper on an Axia Pilgrimage!
Thanks to your partnership, there’s so much more to come.
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