UPDATE At its meeting on August 9, 2024, the Board of Trustees at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) announced its decision to indefinitely pause the relocation of St. Vladimir's Seminary, and pursue the needs of the Seminary at its current location in Yonkers, NY, creating a strategic vision and...
Deacon Vitaly presented "Can We Speak of a Unique Liturgical Tradition of the Russian Church Abroad" to highlight the unique place of ROCOR among the churches of Russian tradition from a liturgical perspective. Part of his presentation included the history of the new Slavonic translation of the Liturgy of St. James.
The corner of 81st Street and Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn now bears the name of longtime St. Vladimir's Seminary professor The Very Rev. Paul Schneirla (1916–2014), in recognition of his long life of ministry and his zeal for faithful collaborations.
We know there are many worthy causes to give to on Giving Tuesday and throughout the year, so we sincerely appreciate the many generous gifts we have received!
Father Nicholas and Kh. Malvi are known and beloved especially for their longtime ministry at Camp St. Nicholas in Frazier Park, CA, where they spent twenty-four years.
Seminarian Dn. Silouan Cohen joined the ranks of the Holy Priesthood Sunday, December 12, 2021 in Shreveport, LA. His Eminence, Archbishop Alexander presided over Fr. Silouan's ordination at Holy Nativity of the Lord Orthodox Church.
Serge Schmemann began by recounting his last moments with his father and reflecting on a question Fr. Alexander raises in his journals.
Join Moscata, a friendly and informative dog, who leads readers through an Orthodox women’s monastery in the newest children's book from St. Vladimir's Seminary (SVS Press). Enjoy the beautiful illustrations in Moscata Visits a Monastery as you explore the church the nuns are building, the candle factory, the cemetery, and...
The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) helped fulfill wish lists for married seminarians and their children in the month of December.
During St. Vladimir’s Seminary’s 2021 Fall Semester and the summer preceding it, one new bishop, five new priests, and four new deacons were added to our student body and alumni fellowship. Another seven were elevated in rank or bestowed an ecclesiastical award.