Throughout its history, St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary has served, and continues to serve, as a training ground for Orthodox men and women, preparing them to serve the Church in its many ministries. The Church needs bishops, priests, and deacons, as well as scholars, teachers, catechists, choir directors, and educated leaders of many kinds. If you feel called to ministry in the Church, are interested in broadening your understanding and experience of the Orthodox Christian Faith, and are curious about what seminary life is like, then please join us on campus at the St Vladimir’s Seminary Fall Open House on October 13-14, 2024.

At this Open House, prospective seminarians are invited to experience “life at St Vladimir’s” in its many facets. Worship with the seminary community in the chapel, attend classes, and speak with seminarians and professors about the spiritual, academic, and residential life at the Seminary. Come and see if St Vladimir’s Seminary is the place for you!

Open House attendees will be responsible for their transportation to and from the seminary. 

Meals will be provided on campus. 

Attendees are welcome to arrive as early as Friday, October 11 and to stay through Tuesday, October 15. 

Pending available space, attendees may elect to be housed on-campus on a first-come, first-served basis for free, at the invitation of St Vladimir’s Seminary. After space fills up, rooms may be booked at the Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers-Westchester; a block rate is available until October 3, 2024.

 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

2024 Fall Open House Schedule

Sunday, October 13

9:00 a.m. — Divine Liturgy at Three Hierarchs Chapel

10:30 a.m. — Coffee hour & fellowship

11:30 a.m. — Registration & Official Welcome

12:00 p.m. — Tour of campus 

1:00 p.m. — Refreshments/Lunch

2:00 p.m. — Presentation by the Director of Admissions

• Why Seminary?
• Degree Programs 
• Tuition & Financial Aid
• Housing
• Admissions Process
• Discussion

4:00 p.m. — Q&A with current seminarians

5:00 p.m. — Dinner 

6:00 p.m. — Spend time on campus - informal activities

Monday, October 14 - A Day at Seminary

7:30 a.m. — Daily Matins (3 Hierarchs Chapel)

8:15 a.m. — Breakfast in the refectory

9:15 a.m. — Welcome from Academic Dean & Faculty Roundtable

11:15 a.m. — Library tour

12:15 p.m. — Lunch

1:00 p.m. — Mid-day meeting time

2:00 p.m. — Attend classes

5:00 p.m. — Daily Vespers

5:45 p.m. — Dinner with Admissions Director, Q&A, & closing remarks

*This is the official end of the Open House; if you would like to stay through the morning of Tuesday, October 15, you are more than welcome—please let us know, especially if you would like to attend one of the morning classes, schedule a meeting with the Director of Admissions, and/or have lunch in the refectory on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 15 (Optional)

7:30 a.m. - Daily Matins

8:15 a.m - Breakfast in the refectory

9:15 a.m. - Attend class OR individual meetings

12:15 p.m. - Lunch in the refectory