Throughout its history, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox...

Giving glory and thanksgiving to God, more seminarians and alumni were ordained to holy orders at the conclusion of 2025 and the start of the new year. In addition, two alumni priests were elevated in rank. HOLY PRIESTHOOD In east Africa, Seminary alumnus Dn. Richard Okello (M.Div. ’25) was ordained...

A joint tribute by St. Vladimir’s Orthodox...

This winter, members of St. Vladimir’s Seminary traveled to St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis to meet with the community and connect with alumni in the area. The Cathedral generously hosted a special presentation by the Seminary and reception on Saturday, December 13. Dean Dr. Ionuț-Alexandru Tudorie, Associate Dean Dr...

This winter, St. Vladimir’s Seminary Alumnus Fr. Justin Mathews was recognized for his work as CEO of Reconciliation Services and the founder of Thelma’s Kitchen, Kansas City’s first “pay-what-you-can” café. Fr. Justin received the Marion and John Kreamer Award for Social Entrepreneurship, given by the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMCK)...

Each year, all students--both newly-enrolled and returning--must provide the seminary with proof of health insurance and proof of auto insurance for any vehicle that will be parked on campus. The deadline for submitting this information is the first Friday of the fall semester. Students who do not submit all required...

With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the repose of Archpriest Stephen Plumlee, an alumnus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Father Stephen fell asleep in the Lord January 14, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 25, 1939, the Very Rev. Stephen Plumlee...