Banquet

September 15, 2007
On Saturday, September 15, the festivities concluded with a celebratory banquet. Fr Chad Hatfield, Chancellor, gave the main address.

Theological Symposium

September 15, 2007
A theological symposium was held on the afternoon of Saturday, September 15, in honor of the installation of the seminary's new leadership.

Brunch following Liturgy Sept 15

September 15, 2007
Following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, the seminary hosted a festive brunch for the worshippers.

Divine Liturgy September 15

September 15, 2007
Archbishop Seraphim, Bishop Hilarion, Bishop Maxim, and seminary faculty and clergy concelebrated the Divine Liturgy to begin a day of festivities in honor of the installation of the seminary's new leadership.

Vespers on September 14

September 14, 2007
On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, the day of activities honoring the installation of the seminary's new leadership concluded with the celebration of Vespers.

Reception following Academic Convocation

September 14, 2007
A reception was held following the academic convocation to honor the installation of the seminary's new leadership.

Academic Convocation

September 14, 2007
An academic convocation marked the installation of the new leadership. The Rev. John Behr, Dean, delivered his inaugural address.

Molieben and Installation

September 14, 2007
His Beatitude, Metropolitan Herman celebrated a molieben (service of thanksgiving) and formally installed Priest John Behr as dean and Archpriest Chad Hatfield as chancellor of St Vladimir's Seminary.

Exaltation of the Cross Divine Liturgy

September 14, 2007
The Installation of the Dean and Chancellor.

Vigil of the Cross

September 13, 2007
Vigil for the Exaltation of the Cross was celebrated by His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman. His Eminence Seraphim Archbishop of Ottawa, His Grace Hilarion Bishop of Vienna of the Russian Orthodox Church, and His Grace Bishop Savas, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese also prayed at the Vigil. Three Hierarchs Chapel was very full with guests arriving in advance of the Dean and Chancellor Installation which took place the next two days.