Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Pre-Marital - Texas

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)

Date: August 23-25, 2024

The couple MUST attend from the very beginning in order to obtain the certificate. Arriving late is not acceptable. Kindly please plan your flight / drive accordingly in advance.
Theme: The Art of Marriage

Speakers: Fr. Benjamin Abouelkheir
Tasony Missy Abouelkheir

Place: Austin Marriott North
2600 La Frontera Blvd
Round Rock TX 78681
512-733-6767
Cost: $275 per person for two nights (double occupancy) including 3 meals on Saturday.
$395 per person for two nights (single occupancy) including 3 meals on Saturday.

Payment must be received before the date of the deadline below.

Please note, no meals provided on Friday night.


Schedule: Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm // Retreat check-in time is 5:30 pm. Retreat ends with Liturgy at Holy Cross on Sunday // The couple MUST attend from the very beginning in order to obtain the certificate. Arriving late is not acceptable. Kindly please plan your flight / drive accordingly in advance.

Registration: Online Registration, click here.

Deadline: Auguest 2 , 2024 at 11:59 pm EST

Payment: Please make payments to Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church by Venmo
Church Venmo ID is @HolyCrossAustin
Under the name HolyCrossDonation Austin Texas
Please note "PreMarital Retreat" in memo
Questions: Missy Abouelkheir at 979-575-5851 or MissyAbouelkheir@gmail.com