Half-way around the world, in a church in Moscow, the famous Benedictine monk and spiritual writer, Fr. Gabriel Bunge, was welcomed into the Orthodox Christian faith on August 27, 2010. His reception into Orthodoxy holds special significance for our seminary, since Fr. Gabriel has written two exquisite volumes for St...
Significantly, the agreement calls for close cooperation in editorial decision-making, and establishes a joint Editorial Committee co-chaired by the seminary dean and monastery abbot, with “qualified academic advisers on this committee chosen by the Dean and Abbot representing both institutions.” The purpose of the Editorial Committee, notes the agreement, will...
The Reverend Deacon David George Daumit , alumnus and former member of St. Vladimir's Seminary’s Board of Trustees, reposed in the Lord on January 28, 2015, at the age of 59. Ordained to the Holy Diaconate on March 21, 2010, Dn. David had been serving at St. George Antiochian Orthodox...
Clergy and faithful from parishes across the Diocese of the West in the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) congregated at Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco, CA, for the consecration of Bishop-Elect Daniel (Brum) during the Hierarchical Liturgy. The new Bishop of Santa Rosa will serve as Auxiliary to His...
Have you ever wondered about the "harps, stringed instruments, tambourines, sistrums, and cymbals" mentioned in the Psalms, and the role instruments played in the religious, social, public, and private life of ancient Israel? Have you ever wondered why the Orthodox Church ceased using musical instruments in its worship? Then please come to a fascinating free and public lecture by Russian music scholar Dr. Yelena Kolyada at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium of the John G. Rangos Family Foundation Building on our campus.
Fordham University has announced the creation of the “Father John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies,” a professorship within the Orthodox Christian Studies Center of the university. Solon and Marianna Patterson of Atlanta, and their family, endowed the chair with the intention of its being held by...
Father Matthew Jeremy Baker, a St. Vladimir's alumnus and pastor at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Norwich, CT, died in a tragic auto accident in Connecticut on Sunday evening, March 1, following the service for the Sunday of Orthodoxy. He was 37 years old. He is survived by his...
Of your charity, please join our community in continued prayers for the family of St. Vladimir's Seminary's Dean Emeritus, Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, who reposed in the Lord March 18, 2015, and for his soul. Father Thomas's family has posted a beautiful, edifying memorial on a special website. Please keep in...
In his sales trip to the United Kingdom, the Reverend Dn. Gregory Hatrak, director of Marketing and Operations for SVS Press and Bookstore, was reminded once again of the far reach of St. Vladimir's Seminary's publishing house. "I visited major bookshops in London, such as the large stores in Westminster...
The Crestwood Historical Society has invited our seminary Chapel Choir Director, Hierodeacon Philip (Majkrzak), to present a lecture about Orthodox Christian liturgical music on Saturday, September 25th, in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium of the John G. Rangos Building on our campus. HDn. Philip, who says that liturgical music has been "since childhood, one of my greatest joys," is eager to share the beauty of the liturgical services with members of the society and any guests wishing to attend the free and public lecture. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m.; HDn. Philip will begin his lecture, titled "An Introduction to Orthodox Christian Liturgical Music," at 10:30 a.m.