The annual St Nicholas Day celebration at St Vladimir’s Seminary was a joyful and memorable event for all who attended. After leaving the children’s shoes in the hallway, families gathered in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, where the children spent time creating holiday crafts and enjoyed delicious treats. Laura Ionescu (M.Div. '25) led the children in singing several traditional carols, adding to the festive spirit.
St Nicholas (played by an unnamed seminarian) even made a surprise visit, delighting the children with the story of St Nicholas. Upon his departure, the children returned to their shoes to find them filled with special goodies.
Seminary families were also very grateful to receive several generous deliveries of Christmas presents from nearby parishes, organized by the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA).
Thank you to all who joined us at the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium for this wonderful tradition. We look forward to continuing this celebration in the years to come!
