The St Vladimir’s Seminary community was blessed with a hierarchical visit from His Grace, Bishop Gerasim of Fort Worth, Auxiliary to the Diocese of the South (OCA), for the feast of St Herman of Alaska on December 13, 2023. His Grace presided over Vigil on the evening of Wednesday, December 12, and the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy the following day in Three Hierarchs Chapel.
During the Liturgy, His Grace ordained seminarian Giorgi Lomsadze (M.Div. ‘24) to the diaconate, reading the first ordination prayer in Georgian, Dn Giorgi’s native tongue. His Grace was warmly welcomed by Seminary President, the Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield, who thanked him for his in-depth homily on St Herman on his feast day.
Also in attendance were the Very Rev. Marcus Burch, Chancellor of the Diocese of the South (OCA), and OCA Metropolitan Council member the Very Rev. Justin Patterson.
After the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy and diaconal ordination, the seminary community commemorated the 40th anniversary of the repose of former dean, Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann, with a solemn panikhida service.
Congratulations and many years to Dn Giorgi and his wife Barbare! Axios!
