[img_assist|nid=5405|title=|desc=Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko teaching his iconography workshop.|link=none|align=left|width=200|height=166]Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko will instruct aspiring and experienced iconographers in the egg tempera Russo-Byzantine style of iconography, endeavoring to teach not only craft and technique but also the prayerful attitude required in executing this art. Protodeacon Nazari Polataiko and his wife, Matushka Tatiana, established the Saints Alypij and Andrew Rublew Icon Studio in 1996. The icon painters of the studio are dedicated to reviving this ancient art. The Polataikos were born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine and both graduated with B.F.A degrees: Fr. Nazari from Kosiv and Matushka from Vyznytcia Art College in Ukraine.

Our faculty will be delivering several retreats and homilies throughout North America during this season of Great Lent. Please check your local church listings and come to hear them when they visit your geographical area. Archpriest John Behr, Dean Saturday, March 12, 2011 , 7 p.m., St. Joseph Church, Wheaton...

Meet a Seminarian: Dn. Andrew Eskandar Author: SVOTS Saint Vladimir’s Seminarian Deacon Andrew Eskandar was born and raised in Egypt until the age of thirteen, when his parents decided to move with Dn. Andrew and his two sisters to America to offer their children a more stable future. Since then...

Dr. Paul Meyendorff, The Father Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology at our seminary, was among the participants in an international consultation of Orthodox Christian theological schools held at the Orthodox Academy of Crete April 5–7, 2011. The consultation focused on the development of a sample strategic plan for Orthodox...

Catherine Mandell, author of When You Fast: Recipes for Lenten Seasons, a cookbook published by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press (2005), made national news this past weekend. She appeared on the popular PBS program "Religion & Ethics Newsweekly" in a segment titled "Orthodox Lenten Meals," hosted by Bob Abernathy. In the...

St. Vladimir’s Seminary community is praying for the souls of two departed alumni, Fr. Theodore Ziton and Annette Milkovich. Fr. Theodore, who studied in the Master of Divinity program at St. Vladimir's from 1951-1954, is formerly of St. George Cathedral in Wichita, Kansa s (1963–66) and was retired from St...

June 10, 2012 - June 13, 2012 Full Description & Faculty Schedule Preparation & FAQs On-campus Accommodations Off-campus Accommodations Registration REGISTRATION FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS CLOSED! 6th Annual Diaconal Liturgical Practicum— Full Description & Faculty June 10–13, 2012 Intense liturgical training is the focus of this 4-day program to be...

Many graduates of St. Vladimir's fondly remember Dr. Veselin Kesich , not only as a fellow alumnus but also as professor emeritus of New Testament at the seminary, who taught at our school from 1953–1991. Professor Kesich celebrated his 90th birthday recently, having been born March 12, 1921. His son...

June 7, 2012 - June 9, 2012 Overview Schedule On-campus Accommodations Off-campus Accommodations Registration Pastoral Counseling Skills Workshop: “Becoming a Healing Presence” —Overview Thursday, June 7 – Saturday, June 9, 2012 NOTE: The workshop begins with Registration at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 7th, and the first session is at...

October 25, 2007 Dearly Beloved Alumni of St. Vladimir's Seminary: Words cannot begin to express my feelings for the honor bestowed upon me by the Alumni Association at its Annual Reunion held at the Seminary on October 16, 2007! When I was first informed about the event, I was pleased...