Estonian House Gala Launches Arvo Pärt Project
View the Gala photo gallery (Photos: G. Hatrak) A recent gala hosted at the Estonian House on 34th Street in New York launched a project that promises to bring one of the most famed living Estonians in the world—composer Arvo Pärt— to Manhattan for an unprecedented concert–lecture series. The series...
Letter to Alumni from Mrs. Ann Holod Zinzel
… of how I came to St. Vladimir's Seminary -- meeting Fr. John Meyendorff on occasion in Washington, DC. I was asked to take him to dinner before a lecture he was to give to the Nation's Capital 'R' Club so … sincerely. Of course I remembered my beloved Fr. Alexander Schmemann and the added grace he offered in my life. The …
Seminary Chancellor to Present Resolution at All-American Council
… are serving on the Resolutions Committee for the council. Fr. Alexander also is the Vice Chairperson for the OCA … Members: Eleana Silk, Librarian; Dr. Paul Meyendorff, The Fr. Alexander Schmemann Professor of Liturgical Theology OCA Treasurer: …
Joyfully Pursuing the Gospel: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. John Barnet
… and an Orthodox mother, and they were actually married by Fr. Georges Florovsky ! They were married at Holy Virgin … you were at St. Vladimir’s Seminary? I know Fr. Alexander Schmemann’s For the Life of the World ! You mean you can go … and came that August, in 1986. Dr. Barnet attending a lecture as a seminarian (front row, far left). Fr. Paul …
SVS Press Receives Major Gift to Establish Endowment
… Albania The Liturgy of Death , by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann Patriarch Kirill in His Own Words , introduction by … agency, The Association of Theological Schools ,” said Fr. Chad, “that our Press is the only seminary publishing … budget, and this is nothing short of amazing. “Truly,” Fr. Chad ended, “God has blessed this ministry, and we are …
Alumnus Archpriest Paul Shafran Honored on 65th Anniversary of Ordination
On Saturday, December 29, 2012, The Very Rev. Paul Shafran (SVOTS ’1945) celebrated his 65th anniversary of ordination to the Holy Priesthood by presiding at the Divine Liturgy in Three Hierarchs Chapel at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary, his alma mater, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow clergy. Father Paul, who...
Alumnus Archpriest Paul Shafran Honored on 65th Anniversary of Ordination
… prayed on the solea during the service, thus giving Fr. Paul the honor of being the main celebrant at the altar … At the end of Divine Liturgy, His Grace Michael praised Fr. Paul’s ministry and likened his service to the Church to … Liturgy”; and “Holy Week”. The Very Rev. Father Alexander Schmemann will be the lecturer. At the conference, expenses …
REGISTRATION CLOSED! 6th Annual Diaconal Liturgical Practicum
… preaching, as well as church reading and vocal technique. Fr. Sergius holds an M.Div. from St. Vladimir's Seminary and … and diaconal students. "The seminary's former dean, Fr. Alexander Schmemann, taught that everything in worship concerns us as …
Meet Our New D.Min. Cohort
… will occur on the occasion of the Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Lecture in early 2018. “I’m overjoyed by the work being done …
REGISTRATION CLOSED! 6th Annual Diaconal Liturgical Practicum
… preaching, as well as church reading and vocal technique. Fr. Sergius holds an M.Div. from St. Vladimir's Seminary and … and diaconal students. "The seminary's former dean, Fr. Alexander Schmemann, taught that everything in worship concerns us as …