Saint Kosmas Orthodox Christian Education Association
February 13, 2022
Triodion Begins!
2022 Saint Kosmas Conference
Registration Update:
23 States Plus Canada!
110 Families Thus Far!
This is an unparalleled opportunity to meet up face to face and build community with Orthodox Christians from all over the nation!

The Saint Kosmas Conference is for ALL Orthodox parents, homeschool families, school administrators, teachers, clergy, and parish leaders desiring to strengthen Orthodox education within the home and community.
Join us and meet families from:
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Canada!
Nearing Maximum Capacity
Any families still planning to register with children between the ages of 5 and 14 should do so before February 15.

150 youth are currently registered for
the 2022 Saint Kosmas Conference, but
we are still a little under the 100 maximum for the Children's Program for ages 5 to 14.

We expect the Children's Program to sell out soon.
Don't wait! Register today!
2022 Saint Kosmas
Update:
It's Not Too Late
to Participate in the
2022 Saint Kosmas Oratorical Festival
Birth Years 2002-2006
(age 15-19 in 2021)
Speech Length: Minimum: 4 minutes; Maximum: 5 minutes
Birth Years 2007-2010
(age 11-14 in 2021)
Speech Length: Minimum: 3 minutes; Maximum: 5 minutes
Birth Years 2011-2013
(age 8-10 in 2021)
Speech Length: Minimum: 2 minutes; Maximum: 5 minutes
Oratorical Festival Website Updates:
Judging Ballot, Speech Script Guidelines,
Dress Code, and Oratorical FAQs
Recent updates to the Saint Kosmas Oratorical Festival webpage include:

  • Oratorical Judging Ballot PDF
  • Dress Code for Students Speaking in the Festival
  • Speech Scrip Submission Guidelines
  • Oratorical Festival "Frequently Asked Questions"
Oratorical Festival
Registration Deadline
Families planning to register children in the Elementary or Junior Division of the Oratorical Festival:
Register by February 15 OR Contact us.
This age range is nearing the registration maximum (due to maximum capacity in the Children's Program).

Families planning to register Teens in the Senior Division of the Oratorical Festival:
Register and Submit Speech Script by February 28.
There is no registration maximum for "Young Adult Teens" ages 15-19.
Our Journey to Pascha

by Matushka Constantina Palmer
Journeying by boat to visit their beloved spiritual father, Constantine Palamas – the father of St. Gregory – suddenly realized he and his family had forgotten to bring...
2022 Saint Kosmas
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Tuesday, March 15
Pre-Conference Event & Oratorical Festival
Wednesday, March 16
Saint Kosmas Oratorical Festival
Opening Night of the Saint Kosmas Conference
Thursday, March 17
Saint Kosmas Conference: Day 2
Friday, March 18
Saint Kosmas Conference: Day 3
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