A joint tribute by St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and the Orthodox Christian Studies Center at Fordham University

Join us for a two-day commemoration honoring the 100th birthday of Fr. John Meyendorff (February 17, 1926–July 22, 1992), one of the most influential Orthodox theologians of the twentieth century.

A scholar of extraordinary range, Fr. John shaped the study of Byzantine theology, Orthodox ecclesiology, and ecumenical dialogue for generations. His dual role as Dean and Professor at St. Vladimir’s Seminary and Professor of Byzantine History at Fordham University made him a unique bridge between Orthodox theological education and the broader academic world. This joint tribute honors that legacy at both institutions where he left an indelible mark.

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Friday, February 6 | St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary

5:30 PM — Memorial service in the Seminary Chapel followed by reflections on Fr. John’s legacy:

• His Grace Bishop Irinej (Dobrijevic), Bishop of Eastern America, Serbian Orthodox Church
• Dr. Vera Shevzov, Professor of Religion and Director of the Program in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, Smith College
• Dr. Paul Meyendorff, Father Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology Emeritus, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary

Reception to follow, open to all.

Saturday, February 7 | Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus

9:00 AM — Breakfast and coffee 

9:30 AM–12:00 PM — Academic Symposium: “Orthodoxy, Byzantium, and the Rise of Russia Revisited”

Speakers:

• Dr. Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie, President, St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
• Dr. Aristotle Papanikolaou, Professor of Theology and Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture, Fordham University
• Dr. Nadieszda Kizenko, Professor of History, University at Albany
• Dr. Dimiter Angelov, Dumbarton Oaks Professor of Byzantine History, Harvard University
• Dr. Tikhon Alexander Pino, Director of the Pappas Patristic Institute, Hellenic College Holy Cross

Attendance at this joint, two-day event is free and open to the public.