July 9, 2024 —St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) has entered a new phase of leadership, following this summer’s retirement of seminary president The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield . The new leadership team is undertaking steps to ensure a smooth transition and renewed focus on the seminary’s mission during...

The Very Rev. Dr Joseph Samaan, an alumnus of St Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS), is the new protosyngellos of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (AOCANA). Archpriest Joseph was appointed by His Eminence SABA, archbishop of New York and metropolitan of all North America, and will assume the new...

Guest Article by Dn Alexander Hatcher (SVOTS Class of 2013) “He has been a real spiritual father,” said a graduating seminarian as he introduced his family to Fr Chad Hatfield following St Vladimir’s Seminary’s 2024 Commencement in May . Recalling the moment, tears welled up in Fr Chad’s eyes. “That...