The Catechist Certification Program, offered by St. Vladimir’s Online School of Theology, drew nearly 130 participants for its most recent cohort formed in April. Those participants are working to complete the Certification Program this July. The Catechist Certification Program—offered with the blessings of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon and His Eminence...
This summer three alumni of St. Vladimir’s Seminary were ordained for the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church’s Diocese of South-West America. The first took place on June 27 as Dn. Geevarghese (Toby) John (M.Div. ’21) was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by the hands of His Grace Thomas Mar Ivanios, Bishop...
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...
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...
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...
YONKERS, NY—Giving thanks to God, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) began its 2026–2027 Academic Year on Monday, September 7. A large group of new seminarians isn’t the only change following the summer break—physical improvements to the campus and enhancements to the Seminary’s spiritual formation program are all part of...
This month the St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) community is celebrating the ordinations of two current seminarians and one recent graduate. Glory be to God! On Sunday, September 20, His Eminence Metropolitan Saba presided over the ordinations of Dn. John Whiteside to the Holy Priesthood and Christopher Stokich to the Holy...