The remarkable spiritual odysseys of SVS seminarians reflect the statement of St. Peter, chief of the apostles, in the Holy Scriptures: "We have left everything to follow you!" (Mark 10:27-29). Their eclectic life experience and varied paths, which have led them to theological study on our campus, continually witness to the Lord's inscrutable call to service in his vineyard. During the month of March, five of our students were ordained - submitting to that call, which each one has heard uniquely in his heart.
His Grace Bishop Nikon ordained Fr. John Konkle in the seminary chapel. [Photo credit for all images of Fr. John Konkle's ordination: Dan Powell copyright 2009]
Vijay Thomas was ordained as Sub-deacon 'Abraham' at St. Mary's Orthodox Church in Staten Island, NY, which is under the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
Fr. Peter Robichau and Dn. Andrew Cuneo were ordained by Metropolitan Jonah on the Feast of the Annunciation in the seminary chapel. [Photo credit for all images of Dn. Andrew and Fr. Peter's ordinations: Kirk Montague copyright 2009]
Dn Rares Onofrei was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence Nathaniel, Archbishop of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate, at St Dumitru Romanian Orthodox Church, in New York City.
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