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YONKERS, NY—The month of July marked the start of Dr. Ionuţ-Alexandru Tudorie’s tenure as Dean of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS). The beginning of his...

What makes art sacred? Can an object be inherently holy—or does sacredness lie in its use? Saint Vladimir’s Seminary (SVS) Press’s new book, Rethinking Sacred Arts, brings together...

With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the repose of Archpriest Paul Kucynda, an alumnus of St Vladimir’s Seminary. Fr. Paul fell asleep in the Lord...

This June, the Seminary’s Institute of Sacred Arts (ISA) brought back world-renowned iconographer Dr. George Kordis and his icon-painting school, Writing the Light. Twenty-four...

Saint Vladimir’s Seminary Alumnus Priest David Bozeman has been confirmed as Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). The Holy Synod of Bishops made the appointment...

Over the winter and spring of 2025 six new priests and nine new deacons were added to St Vladimir’s Seminary’s student body and alumni fellowship. Another was elevated in rank...

On Friday, May 9, a group of students at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) performed the “bibliodrama” Saul and David for a full audience in the Metropolitan...

By the grace of God, The Rev. Dn. Matthew (Galen) Wiley was ordained to the holy priesthood on the great feast of Pentecost, Sunday, June 8. His Eminence Metropolitan Saba of the...

Giving thanks to God, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) hosted its 85th Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The graduating class of 2025 began the...