We are living in an unprecedented Orthodox Christian moment in North America. New converts are joining faster than we can ordain priests. Eighteen years ago, Fr Christopher Foley (M.Div. ’06) started with a small group of families; he has since stewarded the parish of Holy Cross in Kernersville, NC through...
On October 24th, the St Innocent Society welcomed Christina Andresen, Director of Ministries for the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF), to deliver an engaging presentation in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium. The event focused on OCF's transformative new initiative: the Campus Missionary Initiative , a groundbreaking effort to recruit, train, and send...
With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share the news of the repose of Matushka Marie Olga Meyendorff (née Mojaïsky), widow of Protopresbyter John Meyendorff (+1992). Marie fell asleep in the Lord in Bethesda, MD, on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 95. Born in...
The Board of Trustees at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) met for their fall session on November 7-8, 2024. In addition to their formal meetings, board members attended several meet-and-greet receptions to interact with students, faculty, and staff. The female trustees organized a reception for the women on campus...
The annual St Nicholas Day celebration at St Vladimir’s Seminary was a joyful and memorable event for all who attended. After leaving the children’s shoes in the hallway, families gathered in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, where the children spent time creating holiday crafts and enjoyed delicious treats. Laura Ionescu (M.Div...
By God’s grace, 2024 at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) saw a robust incoming class and returning student body totaling 97 seminarians. Several exciting new initiatives and ongoing programs developed in each area of the seminary, including SVS Press, St Vladimir’s Online School of Theology, and the Institute of...
The Church Council of the Orthodox Church of Finland elected Metropolitan Elia (M.Div. ‘03) as primate during a vote held in the main church of Valamo Monastery on November 28. Following his election, Metropolitan Elia traveled to Constantinople on Friday, November 29, to participate in the feast day of St...
With faith in Christ and hope in the Resurrection, we share the news of the repose of the Rev. Dr George Koshy. Fr George fell asleep in the Lord on January 1, following a long battle with ALS. Fr George received a Master of Theology from St Vladimir’s Seminary in...
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) will host the third session of the CrossRoad Summer Institute on its campus from July 5-15 this summer, welcoming a group of 32 high school juniors and seniors for the intensive ten-day program. Three other sessions will take place this summer in Boston and...
Fr Alexander Rentel (M.Div. ‘95) has dedicated much of his adult life to theological education at St Vladimir’s Seminary; as a student, professor, board member, and now, as the Chief Operations Officer (COO). We sat down with him to speak about his history with the seminary, his new role, and...