A Pre-Lenten Retreat With Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

Date:
Feb. 8th

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is a recently retired professor of religious studies and a biblical scholar.

She is currently a prominent Orthodox podcaster and speaker, hosting the very popular podcast "Search the Scriptures" on Ancient Faith radio and YouTube.

In addition, Dr. Jeannie is the author of Thinking Orthodox and The Crucifixion of the King of Glory: The Amazing History and Sublime Mystery of the Passion.

The Crucifixion of the King of Glory

(Break for Lunch Between Sessions 2 & 3)

Session 1:
10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Historical Catalysts of the Crucifixion

Why did the Jewish leaders want to destroy the Lord?

Although they had clashed with him many times, what specific actions did Christ take that directly led to his arrest and their decision to put him to death before Passover?

Why do we celebrate our Lord’s entry into Jerusalem when he was on the way to His death?

Why did Jesus cleanse the Temple? Did he lose his temper?

How does the
raising of Lazarus fit into all of this?

Session 2:
11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Caiaphas's Concern: Jesus Must Die

Was Judas’ betrayal necessary for the crucifixion of the Lord?

What is the relationship between prophecy and fulfillment?

Who arrested Christ, Roman soldiers or Jews?

Why did Judas throw the silver coins into the Temple?

Why did the High Priest Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin have difficulty prosecuting a case against him?

What did the Lord do that resulted in them pronouncing the death
penalty?

Session 3:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:

Pilate’s Dilemma:

The King on Trial

Who was Pontius Pilate?

Why is the gospel portrayal of Pilate as reluctant to crucify the Lord historically accurate?

Why did Pilate hesitate, and why did he decide to crucify Christ in spite of his reservations?

Why did the crowd demand Jesus’ crucifixion when he had been hailed as the Messiah only five days earlier?

Session 4:
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

The Cross: Stunning Prophetic Fulfillment

Why did the Jewish leaders want Christ to die by crucifixion?

Why did the Lord say “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Did he feel abandoned or alienated from God the Father?

Why was his side pierced?

Why did Jesus die at Passover and how did the sacrifice of the lambs directly reflect his crucifixion?

This Retreat is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Photini
Suggested Donation $20 per person; $30 per couple

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou's
Credentials:

2008

Université Laval, Québec City, Canada, Ph.D.

New Testament and the History of
Biblical Interpretation. Dissertation topic: “Andrew of Caesarea and the Apocalypse in the
Ancient Church of the East.”

St. Andrew Orthodox Church

Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church in Pensacola, FL

A Pre-Lenten Retreat With Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

Date:
Feb. 8th

The Crucifixion of the King of Glory

(Break for Lunch Between Sessions 2 & 3)

Session 1:
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Session 2:
11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Session 3:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:

Session 4:
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

This Retreat is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Photini
Suggested Donation $20 per person; $30 per couple

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou's
Credentials:

St. Andrew Orthodox Church

A Pre-Lenten Retreat With Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou Date: Feb. 8th

The Crucifixion of the King of Glory

(Break for Lunch Between Sessions 2 & 3)

Session 1: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Session 2: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Session 3: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:

Session 4: 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

This Retreat is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Photini Suggested Donation $20 per person; $30 per couple

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou's Credentials:

St. Andrew Orthodox Church

A Pre-Lenten Retreat With Presbytera Dr. Jeannie Constantinou

Date:
Feb. 8th

Session 1:
10:00 am – 11:00 am

Session 2:
11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Session 3:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm:

Session 4:
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

This Retreat is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Photini
Suggested Donation $20 per person; $30 per couple

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou's
Credentials: