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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, are curious about what seminary life is like, or are planning to apply for the Fall 2025 Semester, then please join us on campus at the St Vladimir’s Seminary Winter Admissions Open House on February 16-17, 2025.
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, speak with seminarians and professors about the spiritual, academic, and residential life at the seminary, and, if applying, schedule interviews. 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 Saturday, February 15, and to stay through Tuesday, February 18.
Attendees may request to be housed on-campus on a first-come, first-served basis. After space fills up, rooms may be booked at the Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers - Westchester; a Block Rate is available until February 4, 2025.
2025 Winter Admissions Open House Schedule
Sunday, February 16
9:00 a.m. — Divine Liturgy at Three Hierarchs Chapel
10:30 a.m. — Coffee hour & fellowship
1:00 p.m. — Lunch provided in Germack Common Room
2:00 p.m. — Group Discussion with the Director of Admissions in Rangos Board Room
- Why Seminary?
- Degree Programs
- Tuition & Financial Aid
- Housing
- Admissions Process
- Discussion
~3:30 p.m. — Tour of Campus
5:00 p.m. — Dinner & Roundtable Discussion with Seminary Faculty (Location TBD)
Evening — Informal: socialize, explore, rest!
Monday, February 17 - A Day at Seminary
7:30 a.m. — Daily Matins at Three Hierarchs Chapel
8:15 a.m. — Breakfast in Germack Refectory
9:15 a.m. — Attend classes or schedule individual meetings
12:15 p.m. — Lunch in Germack Refectory
1:00 p.m. — Q&A with current seminarians in Germack Common Room
2:00 p.m. — Attend classes or schedule individual meetings
5:00 p.m. — Daily Vespers at Three Hierarchs Chapel
5:45 p.m. — Dinner with Admissions Director & fellow prospective students (Germack)
*This is the official end of the Open House; if you would like to stay through the morning of Tuesday, February 18, 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, February 18 (Optional)
7:30 a.m. - Daily Matins
8:15 a.m - Breakfast in the refectory
9:15 a.m. - Attend class OR schedule individual meetings
12:15 p.m. - Lunch in the refectory
