CrossRoad Summer Institute returned to St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) this July, bringing another large group of Orthodox high school juniors and seniors to campus. From July 6–16, participants were given a taste of seminary life as they roomed in dormitories, partook in daily prayers at Three Hierarchs Chapel, ate meals...
Today marks the fortieth anniversary of the falling asleep in the Lord of Professor Serge S. Verhovskoy (+August 4, 1986), among the most influential and important figures in the history of St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS). Verhovskoy, known affectionately as “Prof,” was Professor of Dogmatic Theology and Ethics, and...
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With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the repose of Khouria Christina Ann Tassos, an alumna of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. A devoted servant of Christ and His Holy Church, Kh. Christina lived a life defined by deep faith, joyful hospitality, and unwavering commitment to...
With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share news of the repose of the Right Rev. Archimandrite Thomas Kazich, 83, who fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Friday, August 14, in Glenview, IL. Fr. Tomo, as he was known, was an alumnus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary...
The year 2026 marks Archpriest Garabed Kochakian’s fiftieth year of faithful priestly ministry in the Armenian Church and the fiftieth anniversary of his marriage to his wife Yeretzgin Roberta. Back in May Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, and more than 400...
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By the grace of God, St. Vladimir’s Seminary alumnus Protopresbyter Gregory Gilbert continues to serve with distinction in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Effective September 1, Fr. Gregory has been appointed Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. Fr. Gregory was ordained to...
By Sarah Bracey-Johnson Thanksgiving is a classic example of how time flows here St. Vladimir’s. Other institutions may experience it in a roughly linear fashion. Here it pools and eddies, and occasionally it seems to be going backward. Thus it is only natural that we celebrate Thanksgiving well in advance...
[img_assist|nid=4205|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=200|height=440] Online ticket sales have finished. In order to purchase a ticket for this event, please show up at Will Call at the concert location, The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Columbus Avenue between 59th & 60th Streets, starting at 6:15 PM. In 1727, J. S. Bach drew church congregations into the drama of Christ’s suffering and death through his monumental composition, the St. Mat thew Passion. Today, Russian Orthodox Christian composer and churchman Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev is offering the post-modern world a corresponding experience with his fresh and original St. Matthew Passion, a profound piece of sacred concert music that combines Gospel narrative with liturgical texts of the Orthodox Church.