On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2010, St. Vladimir’s Seminary will bestow the degree of Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa on Professor Christos Yannaras, a leading Greek Orthodox ethicist. Professor Yannaras has authored more than a dozen books on ethics, theology, and modern religious philosophy, including one by St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press titled The Freedom of Morality.

At the academic convocation, during which the honorary degree will be bestowed, Professor Yannaras will present a free and public lecture, “The Trinity and Freedom,” and an open reception will follow. Please join us for this event, beginning with Vespers in Three Hierarchs Chapel at 6 p.m. The convocation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium of the John G. Rangos Family Building.

Those wishing to worship with us at the 9 a.m. Divine Liturgy and to enjoy a brunch following are welcome. The Choir of the School of Orthodox Theology at the University of Belgrade will sing the responses at the liturgical services and will present a short concert at the academic ceremony. His Beatitude Metropolitan Jonah, primate of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and His Grace Maxim, bishop of the Diocese of Western America of the Serbian Orthodox Church, will concelebrate the Divine Liturgy. For further information, contact events@svots.edu.