The Board of Trustees at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) met for their fall session on November 7-8, 2024. In addition to their formal meetings, board members attended several meet-and-greet receptions to interact with students, faculty, and staff. The female trustees organized a reception for the women on campus...

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...

By God’s grace, 2024 at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) saw a robust incoming class and returning student body totaling 97 seminarians. Several exciting new initiatives and ongoing programs developed in each area of the seminary, including SVS Press, St Vladimir’s Online School of Theology, and the Institute of...

The Church Council of the Orthodox Church of Finland elected Metropolitan Elia (M.Div. ‘03) as primate during a vote held in the main church of Valamo Monastery on November 28. Following his election, Metropolitan Elia traveled to Constantinople on Friday, November 29, to participate in the feast day of St...

With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share the news of the repose of the Rev. Dr George Koshy. Fr George fell asleep in the Lord on January 1, following a long battle with ALS. Fr George received a Master of Theology from St Vladimir’s Seminary in...