The Institute of Sacred Arts (ISA) at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) explores the intersection of human creativity and holiness. Here, Institute Director Dr Peter C. Bouteneff reflects on the activities of the ISA over the past year and his own fruitful sabbatical. To learn more about the ISA...

On May 18, 2024, The Rev. Dr Renish Geevarghese Abraham did something remarkable: he graduated from St Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) after three years of study with both a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree. Typically, obtaining both degrees would take a seminarian a minimum of...

Over the summer alumni from St Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) joined students and clergy from around the globe for Suprasl ’s annual World Gathering of Orthodox Youth. The event was held June 30–July 8, 2024, at the Monastery of the Annunciation and the Suprasl Academy in northeastern Poland. SVOTS graduates served...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YONKERS, NY, Tuesday, August 20, 2024—At its meeting on August 9, 2024, the Board of Trustees at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) announced its decision to indefinitely pause the relocation of St Vladimir's Seminary, and pursue the needs of the Seminary for recruiting a new president...

After graduating from St Vladimir’s Seminary, Fr Joshua Burnett (M.Div. '15) was sent to St George Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in Wichita, Kansas, where he served as assistant priest for three years. He is now the proistamenos of Holy Cross Church (Antiochian Archdiocese), just south of Baltimore. He and his wife...

With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share the news of the repose of longtime friend and supporter of St Vladimir’s Seminary, Anthony “Lew” Scott (M.Div. ‘75), who fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, September 2, 2024. After a full life in the service of God...

St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) marked the beginning of the 2024 Fall Semester on Thursday, August 22, 2024. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of All America and Canada (OCA) led the Moleben (prayer service) for the Beginning of a New Academic Year, attended by SVOTS faculty and the incoming class...

On Friday, September 6, at 1 p.m. in Bashir Auditorium, the Rev. Dr Jacob Joseph presented a talk based on his forthcoming book, The Christ Who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins . The Rev. Dr Jacob Joseph's book delves into the intersection of Orthodox Christian mission and caste dynamics...

On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Precious and Lifegiving Cross, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon (OCA) raised Seminary faculty member, Assistant Professor of Liturgical Theology, the Rev. Dn Dr Vitaly Permiakov , to the Holy Priesthood. His Beatitude arrived on Friday, September 13, and presided over the Festal Vigil...

The newest hire at St Vladimir’s Seminary, Zachariah Mandell (M.Div. ’20), has a multi-faceted job description: Director of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Alumni Relations and Assistant Director of Chapel Music. We sat down with Zach to talk about his upbringing, his own journey within the Church, and his vision for...