[img_assist|nid=7797|title=|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=67|height=100] Struggling with disease and terminal illness is part of the human condition, but dealing with suffering in a redemptive, Christian way presents a special challenge. To help our seminarians, neighboring clergy, health professionals, and friends better understand how to approach and manage human suffering, St. Vladimir's Seminary will offer a free seminar Friday, October 21, from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., titled "Spiritual Issues in Suffering and Palliative Care."

"We are a healing presence to others when we give them strength and when we give them hope," said Dr. Albert S. Rossi , our adjunct professor of Pastoral Theology, during a recent interview on Ancient Faith Radio. The interview, titled, "Becoming a Healing Presence: Through Christ, We Learn to...

Public Lecture "Our speaker for the first annual 'Missions Day' on our campus is someone you will not want to miss," enthuses Chancellor/CEO Archpriest Chad Hatfield. "Our presenter, Father [img_assist|nid=7847|title=|desc=Father Themi, at "home" in Africa|link=none|align=left|width=111|height=173]Themistocles Adamopoulo, was once an atheist Rocker from Australia, now turned missionary to Africa." The Right Rev. Dr. Archimandrite Themistocles, member of the Alexandrian Orthodox Patriarchate, indeed had a vibrant ministry and mission in Nairobi, Kenya, and now is in Sierra Leone. In both settings, "Father Themi," as he is known, ministered to the poor by providing educational and employment opportunities.

Military chaplains, solemn and dignified in crisp dress uniforms, were honored guests at our annual open house, Orthodox Education Day, this year with the theme, “For God and Country.” The seminary, recognizing the "double Cross" Orthodox Christian chaplains bear in their obedience to the Church and military authorities, filled the...

[img_assist|nid=8314|title=|desc=Protopresbyter John Meyendorff, dean of St. Vladimir's from 1984-1992.|link=none|align=left|width=300|height=454]From February 9–11, 2012, the St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute will hold an international conference to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the falling asleep in the Lord of Protopresbyter John Meyendorff, one of the most renowned Orthodox theologians of the twentieth century. The conference theme is "The Legacy of Father John Meyendorff, Scholar and Churchman (1926–1992)." Father John served as dean of St. Vladimir's Seminary from 1984 to 1992, and[img_assist|nid=7909|title=|desc=Dr. Paul Meyendorff is slated to speak at the conference.|link=none|align=right|width=113|height=169] as professor of Church History here from 1959 to 1992; he also taught at the St. Sergius Institute, prior to coming to the United Sates.

Father Gabriel Bunge, renowned patristics scholar, contemplative monk, and author, who also has published with St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, recently was received into the highest level of monastic life: the "Great Schema." He made his profession of vows and received his tonsure by the hand of His Grace Nestor, bishop...

[img_assist|nid=7900|title=|desc=Margaret Barker, D.D., our 2012 Schmemann Lecturer|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=248]Margaret Barker, an independent scholar who has developed an approach to Biblical Studies now known as Temple Theology, will be the presenter at the 29th Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture on Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 4 p.m. The lecture, titled "Our Great High Priest: The Church as the New Temple," is free and open to the public and will be held in the John G. Family Rangos Building on our campus.

Dr. Michael Legaspi, Director of the Master of Theology Program The Master of Theology is an advanced degree open to those who have already completed a first graduate degree in theology. The Th.M. program provides students who wish to teach, carry out specific projects, or prepare for doctoral studies with...

The famed vocal chamber ensemble Cappella Romana will sing the responses during Great Vespers and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Archangels in our Three Hierarchs Chapel. We warmly welcome our friends and neighbors to celebrate with us and to hear the solemn beauty of this choral group, which travels throughout the world. Great Vespers will be celebrated at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 7; Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8.

The Father Georges Florovsky Library of St. Vladimir’s Seminary has been recently immensely enriched by a donation of books from alumnus Fr. John Leonard (M.Div. ‘72, M.Th. ‘73). The library, now holding over 145,000 volumes and receiving over 350 periodicals each year, is considered one the richest resources available in...