A Week of Silence and Prayer
With Fr. Demetri Belsito and Karin Battiston
July 5 - 10, 2026
This retreat is ideal for those seeking to deepen their prayer life, discern God’s will, or experience spiritual renewal. Tailored to the unique needs of each participant, the directed retreat offers a flexible and transformative journey. Whether you are new to prayer or have an established spiritual practice, this retreat provides an opportunity to encounter God’s presence in a powerful and personal way.
Check-in for the retreat begins at 4:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to settle into your room and familiarize yourself with the retreat center. Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM in the main house.
During the retreat, Mass will be celebrated daily at 9:00 AM. Each participant will have the opportunity for a daily meeting with a Spiritual Director to deepen their spiritual journey.
Meals will be taken in silence, fostering an atmosphere of prayerful contemplation and interior focus. Ample time will be provided for personal prayer, meditation, and spiritual renewal.
The retreat will conclude on Friday at 1 PM.
About the Leaders
Fr. Demetri Belsito
Father W. Demetri Belsito is an ordained Deacon in the Greek Orthodox Diocese of North America. He graduated from the diaconate program at the Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, Massachusetts in 2009. Father Demetri obtained his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work in 1995 and obtained a PhD in 2016, also […]
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Karin Battiston
Karin Battiston was born in Oslo, Norway and moved to Connecticut in 1990 and settled in Mystic in 2004. She is the proud mother of 7 children. She cares deeply about people and our need to share our stories in order to heal and grow. Whenever she can you will find her hiking or […]
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