[img_assist|nid=28506|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=400|height=711]The Arvo Pärt Project at St. Vladimir’s Seminary is helping to present another beautiful concert featuring the music of the great Estonian composer. In partnership with Sacred Music in a Sacred Space , we are pleased to present Arvo Pärt: The Sound of the Sacred Monday, November 12 at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City.

[img_assist|nid=28691|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=350|height=453]Do you ever read the Epistle, or read the Psalms or other Old Testament readings at Vespers? Or, have you ever chanted the Hours? Or, have you ever wondered why Orthodox Christians chant when they read, instead of using a speaking voice? Then the “ Workshop for Readers and Musicians ,” sponsored by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (Orthodox Church in America) and hosted on the campus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, is for you. Whether or not you are a tonsured reader, if you have ever read during liturgical services or simply want to know more about reading during liturgical services, we welcome you to be a participant in this workshop.

[img_assist|nid=28926|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=388]Hear St. Vladimir’s Seminary Chorale perform western and Orthodox carols at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church’ s annual Christmas concert. On Saturday, December 8 at 7 p.m. Eastern, St. Vladimir's Theological Seminary, Ancient Faith Radio, and Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in East Meadow, NY are partnering to present an evening of carols, hymns, and scripture readings in preparation for the celebration of the Holy Nativity of our Lord. Under the direction of Robin Freeman and former SVOTS faculty member Dr. Nicholas Reeves, Holy Trinity’s choir director, the combined choirs will sing familiar carols and Orthodox liturgical hymns interspersed with readings from the Old and New Testaments.

[img_assist|nid=28938|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=420]Online Presentation (Webinar) – Register here An opportunity to transform your ministry for the better might sound too good to be true, but that is exactly what St. Vladimir’s Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program was set up to be. And its most recent graduates want you to see fruits of the D.Min. program for yourself. On Wednesday, November 14 , we are beginning another round of webinars featuring D.Min. graduates presenting their final projects. These webinars—free and open to the public—are meant to give people a taste of what the D.Min. program offers and what it can do for your ministry.

[img_assist|nid=28950|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=420]Join us for an evening of sharing music together with friends, old and new! The Westchester Chorale , recognized as one of the region’s leading musical ensembles, is joining the St. Vladimir’s Seminary Chorale for a free concert this December. Concert-goers will be treated to Dmitry Bortniansky ’s Sacred Concerto No. 6 from the Westchester Chorale and other Orthodox Christmas music courtesy of the Seminary Chorale. An Evening of Christmas Music begins at 7:30 p.m. on campus Sunday, December 9. A reception will follow. The Westchester Chorale, directed by Douglas Kostner, was founded in 1965 and is based in Larchmont, New York.

[img_assist|nid=28965|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=300] * UPDATE - Jan. 28, 2019 The registration period is now closed to new attendees. Please return to SVOTS.edu/events to find out about the next open house opportunity. Do you feel called to serve the Church, either in ordained ministry or another vocation? Cozy up to the idea of enrolling at St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) and pursuing your calling at the Winter Open House, February 3 and 4. Experience community and academic life at SVOTS over these two days. Take a guided tour of the Seminary campus, sit in on classes, meet the Seminary president, faculty, and staff, attend services, share meals with seminarians, and even attend the community Super Bowl party on Sunday evening!

[img_assist|nid=28975|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=388] *UPDATE: The Concert is sold out. To reserve your seat for the Tenebrae concert in New York on April 5, 2019, click here . ****

[img_assist|nid=29001|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=300|height=388]St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) is journeying to Seattle this February! Join us to support SVOTS seminarians, the future leaders of the Church. The Fête in the Northwest will be an evening of inspiration and entertainment. Enjoy live music by Seattle-based duo Mr & Mrs Something and their acoustic folk, bluegrass, and Americana sounds, drinks (cash bar), and eats by Takis Mad Greek Food. The event will also feature Seminary President Archpriest Chad Hatfield and Amazon’s Rebecca Pagani, chair of the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative.

[img_assist|nid=29033|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=388]It’s New York’s turn to experience Tenebrae: Music of Holy Week from East & West. After a performance in Washington D.C. , the St. Vladimir’s Seminary Chorale will bring the spectacular evening of music to New York City’s beautiful St. John Nepomucene Church on Friday, April 5. The concert takes its name from a candlelit Holy Week service from the Western Christian tradition ( tenebrae means “darkness” in Latin). The evening’s program will immerse listeners in the solemn Lenten journey to the cross and the empty tomb.

[img_assist|nid=29042|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=420] Registration for the webinar is now closed. Please check SVOTS.edu/events for information on future D.Min. webinars **** An opportunity to transform your ministry for the better might sound too good to be true, but that is exactly what St. Vladimir’s Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) program was set up to be. And its most recent graduates want you to see fruits of the D.Min. program for yourself.