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The St. John Chrysostom Retreat is free, but reservations are required.

CANTON − The Very Rev. Charles Powell took an unusual path to becoming a priest and pastor of an Orthodox church.

Powell was a lifelong member of the Pentecostal Church until his conversion in 2001 to Orthodox Christianity.

Powell will visit Canton on Nov. 15 to lead the 2025 St. John Chrysostom Annual Retreat at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4705 Fairhaven Drive NW.

Powell, known as "Father Barnabas," will present "Be Watchful, Be Sober: St. Paul’s Wisdom for Spiritual Maturity," from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The retreat is free, but reservations are required. Call the church office at 330-494-8770.

Powell is proistamenos, or senior pastor, of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox

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