27th Annual Orthodox Education Day (OED)
Saturday, October 5, 1996
St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, New York 10707-1699
Vocations: The Work of God's People A Full Day of Prayer, Fellowship, and Educational Events
Sponsored by St. Vladimir's Theological Foundation
The Work of God's People is the theme for this year's Orthodox Education Day, to be held at St. Vladimir's Seminary (Crestwood, NY) on Saturday, October 5, 1996. Entrance is free. All events will take place whether rain or shine. Call 914-961-8313 (M-F, 9-5 EDT), if you need directions. St. Vladimir's Seminary is located 20 miles north of central Manhattan (30 minutes by train from GCT on the Metro-North Harlem Line) in Westchester County Fr. Thomas Hopko, SVS Dean and Professor of Dogmatic Theology, will deliver the keynote address for the day. SVS faculty members and Orthodox laity from various fields will conduct discussion groups on issues related to vocations in such areas as: - the ordained ministry
- the monastic life
- the ministry of women in the Church
- the ministry of all baptized Christians in their everyday life and work
In addition to the educational sessions, the day includes: - Liturgical services: Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, memorial service, and Vespers
- Entertainment
- Ethnic foods of all types: Russian, Arabic, Serbian, ..., and American
- Exhibits
- Discount sales by the SVS Press and SVS Bookstore
Schedule
| 9:15 AM | Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Metropolitan THEODOSIUS
SVS Chorale -- Prof. David Drillock, Director
Boston Byzantine Choir -- Charles Marge, Director | Main Tent, with procession from the Chapel |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | "God is Calling You -- Finding God's Purpose in Your Life."
A discussion for high-school and college-age youth with Michael Anderson, Director of the Office fof Youth and Adult Ministries of the Orthodox Church in America
| Meet on the south side of the Chapel. If it rains, meet on the front porch of the main building. |
| 1:00-1:45 PM | Keynote Address: "The Work of God's People"
Fr. Thomas Hopko | Main Tent |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Children's Activities
Peggy Meyendorff | Children's Activities Tent |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Library Open House
Eleana Silk, Librarian | Education Building |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | Panel Discussion: "Working within the Church"
Mother Raphaela (Moderator): Monastic Life and Spiritual Guidance
Fr. Nick Lassios: Prison Ministry
Fr. Stephen Voytovich: Hospital Ministry
Emily Rees Kasradze: Philanthropy and Charity | Bashir Auditorium, Education Building |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | Panel Discussion: "Working in the World"
Fr. Thomas Hopko
Greg Uhrin: Media and the Arts
Dr. Pat Sokol: Science and Medicine
Dr. Albert Rossi: Education and Counselling | Kunett Auditorium, Chapel Basement |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Festival of Music
Boston Byzantine Choir -- Charles Marge, Director
St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church Choir -- Nick Lazinsky, Director American Spirituals -- Fr. Paul Lazor | Main Tent |
| 2:00 & 3:00 PM | Tour of New Construction at St. Vladimir's
Led by Prof. David Drillock and Ted Bazil | Meet at Foundation Booth |
| 3:00-3:45 PM | Repeat of Panel Discussion:
"Working with the Church" | Bashir Auditorium, Education Building |
| 3:00-3:45 PM | Repeat of Panel Discussion:
"Working in the World" | Kunett Auditorium, Chapel Basement |
| 3:45 PM | "The Work of God's People":
Concluding Discussion
Fr Tom Hopko and panelists | Main Tent |
| 6:00 PM | Great Vespers | Three Hierarchs Chapel |
The continuing success of Ed Day is largely due to volunteers such as yourself. If you would like to donate time or materials (food or equipment) please contact Sergius Halvorsen at St. Vladimir's Seminary (914-961-8313). Feel free to call if you have any further questions.
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