Forty seven youth and their counselors spent one week in the diocese of Los Angeles and visiting St. Anthony’s Monastery in California from June 29 – July 6, 2011. The trip was filled with spiritual meetings and fun excursions. The group had a special meeting with H.G. Bishop Serapion and the diocese youth. The visit to the monastery included praying the Divine liturgy, meeting with H.G. Bishop Apollo and several reverend monks who gave the youth many spiritual lessons. The visit to the monastery coincided with the feast of the Strong saint Abba Moses who appeared in the monastery for several years. Other stops included a bus tour in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, as well as visits to Santa Monica, shopping, and Disney Land. The youth and their counselors spent a great time together in fellowship and building friendships. May the Lord bless our youth and keep them in the Lord’s love forever while being nourished in His holy Church.