DEEP LENT

The Origins of Lenten Spirituality

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Holy Cross is pleased to welcome The Rev. Dr. Gerald McDermott, author of Deep Anglicanism: A Brief Guide, to lead this year’s Lenten retreat Lecture exploring the origins of Lenten Spirituality within the Anglican tradition.

  • Lent In Israel

  • Lent in the Early Church

  • Lent in Anglicanism

Gerald McDermott is an Anglican priest and theologian who teaches at Jerusalem Seminary and Reformed Episcopal Seminary (ACNA). He and his wife, Jean, have three grown sons, three wonderful daughters-in-law, and thirteen grandchildren. He is a priest-in-residence at Holy Cross Anglican Church in Crozet, VA.

The Rev. Dr. Gerald McDermott


Schedule

Monday, March 24, 2025 

 5:00 pm

Lent In Israel: An exploration of the origins of Lent within the history, ritual, and story of Israel.

6:00 pm

Lenten Dinner

6:30 pm

Lent In The Early Church: A discussion on Lenten development through the apostolic and early Church into the 5th century.

TUESDAY, March 25, 2025

6:00 pm

Feast of the Annunciation – Holy Communion w/Homily 

6:45 pm

Lenten Dinner

7:30 pm

Lent In Anglicanism: Learn how Lenten spirituality takes shape via the English Reformation until today.

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