Seminary alumnus Fr. John Leonard (M.Div. '72, M.Th. '73) peacefully fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in the late afternoon. "Father John was a great friend and superlative representative of all that is best in our alumni," said Theodore Bazil, senior advisor for Advancement at St...

The long-standing and close relationship between St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, New Rochelle, NY, and St. Vladimir's Seminary was especially highlighted during the Paschal season. In April, Armenian Christian students—who study on both campuses—warmly welcomed St. Vladimir's Chancellor/CEO, the Very Reverend Dr. Chad Hatfield, and his wife, Matushka Thekla, to a...

St. Vladimir's Seminary Press (SVS Press) , the publishing house of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, has launched a new series highlighting the history and spirituality of the ancient Coptic Orthodox Church. The first book in the "Coptic Studies Series," titled, The Life of Repentance and Purity, was authored by...

Newly ordained have rich cultural and professional backgrounds.

Thirty-one seminarians, including nine ordained to Holy Orders, were granted degrees during Commencement at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary on May 30, 2015. Comprising the graduating class were 12 Master of Divinity, 13 Master of Arts, and 6 Master of Theology candidates, among which were included eight women. "Today marks...

A concordat between representatives of the Arvo Pärt Centre and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) was signed in Laulasmaa, Estonia, on June 18, 2015. The concordat agrees to continued cooperation between the Centre and SVOTS, above all in the fields of arts and theology, in mutual counseling, and in...

Eight new spring and summer titles from SVS Press are being launched at major ecclesial, artistic, and academic venues. Some have already have made literary and scholarly news. In April Arvo Pärt: Out of Silence debuted at the “Arvo Pärt: Journeys in Silence” Live Ideas Festival, sponsored by New York...

At the ceremony Dr. Obren B. (Brian) Gerich, a parishioner of St. Steven’s and a Trustee Emeritus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, who underwrote funding for the book, paid tribute to Fr. Nick and his ministry, saying, “I wanted to honor Fr. Nick’s dedication to our cathedral and his unrelenting willingness...

St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary is offering the public an opportunity for input into future course offerings, including degree programs and continuing education classes with online components. Through a brief survey, the seminary hopes to collect data about public preferences regarding course offerings in the liturgical arts, mission work, ethics...

The Reverend Adrian Budica has been appointed to the faculty of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary , as Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Director of Field Education. The appointment of Fr. Adrian, a seminary alumnus (M.Th., ’10), is effective July 1, 2015. “We welcome Father Adrian, with his...