St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
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A seminary of the Orthodox Church in America. Engaging the world with Orthodox Christianity since 1938.
May God grant many years to the newly ordained seminarians, Fr. Sergio Lopez and Dn. Ibrahim Aldaiob, and their families!
Fr. Sergio (M.Div. ’26) was ordained Feb. 5 at Holy Cross (OCA) in Kernersville, NC; Dn. Ibrahim (M.A. ’27) Sunday at Virgin Mary (AOCANA) in Yonkers, NY.
Fr. Sergio (M.Div. ’26) was ordained Feb. 5 at Holy Cross (OCA) in Kernersville, NC; Dn. Ibrahim (M.A. ’27) Sunday at Virgin Mary (AOCANA) in Yonkers, NY.
February 16, 2026 at 6:36 PM
May God grant many years to the newly ordained seminarians, Fr. Sergio Lopez and Dn. Ibrahim Aldaiob, and their families!
Fr. Sergio (M.Div. ’26) was ordained Feb. 5 at Holy Cross (OCA) in Kernersville, NC; Dn. Ibrahim (M.A. ’27) Sunday at Virgin Mary (AOCANA) in Yonkers, NY.
Fr. Sergio (M.Div. ’26) was ordained Feb. 5 at Holy Cross (OCA) in Kernersville, NC; Dn. Ibrahim (M.A. ’27) Sunday at Virgin Mary (AOCANA) in Yonkers, NY.
Evangelical Church Interviews Fr Christopher Foley #AlumniInMinistry buff.ly/IoeW0sY
February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Evangelical Church Interviews Fr Christopher Foley #AlumniInMinistry buff.ly/IoeW0sY
📣 Announcing the 1st online course in our Homiletics Masterclass Series: Prayerful Preaching Preparation
For new as well as seasoned preachers! Sign up today at buff.ly/jnktCzJ
For new as well as seasoned preachers! Sign up today at buff.ly/jnktCzJ
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
📣 Announcing the 1st online course in our Homiletics Masterclass Series: Prayerful Preaching Preparation
For new as well as seasoned preachers! Sign up today at buff.ly/jnktCzJ
For new as well as seasoned preachers! Sign up today at buff.ly/jnktCzJ
SVOTS Welcomes Seven Hierarchs, Honors Fr Andrew Louth in Memorable Feast Day and Schmemann Lecture Celebrations buff.ly/DSfdGGN
February 11, 2026 at 9:22 PM
SVOTS Welcomes Seven Hierarchs, Honors Fr Andrew Louth in Memorable Feast Day and Schmemann Lecture Celebrations buff.ly/DSfdGGN
Do you—or does someone you know—feel called to serve the Church, whether in ordained ministry, teaching, the mission field, or another much-needed vocation in the Church?
SVOTS is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. ➡️svots.edu/admissions
SVOTS is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. ➡️svots.edu/admissions
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Do you—or does someone you know—feel called to serve the Church, whether in ordained ministry, teaching, the mission field, or another much-needed vocation in the Church?
SVOTS is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. ➡️svots.edu/admissions
SVOTS is now accepting applications for Academic Year 2026–2027. ➡️svots.edu/admissions
Early Bird Price Ends Feb. 15!
Join us for our Summer Music Institute this June! Visit SVOTS.edu/events
Join us for our Summer Music Institute this June! Visit SVOTS.edu/events
February 9, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Early Bird Price Ends Feb. 15!
Join us for our Summer Music Institute this June! Visit SVOTS.edu/events
Join us for our Summer Music Institute this June! Visit SVOTS.edu/events
AXIOS!
Seminary alumnus Dn. Habib (Caleb) McGee (M.Div. '24), was ordained to the holy priesthood Monday, on the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Houston.
#AlumniInMinistry
Seminary alumnus Dn. Habib (Caleb) McGee (M.Div. '24), was ordained to the holy priesthood Monday, on the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Houston.
#AlumniInMinistry
February 3, 2026 at 2:51 PM
AXIOS!
Seminary alumnus Dn. Habib (Caleb) McGee (M.Div. '24), was ordained to the holy priesthood Monday, on the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Houston.
#AlumniInMinistry
Seminary alumnus Dn. Habib (Caleb) McGee (M.Div. '24), was ordained to the holy priesthood Monday, on the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church of Houston.
#AlumniInMinistry
"By Your birth, You sanctified a virginal womb, and fittingly You blessed Simeon’s hands, O Christ God; even now You have saved us by anticipation. Grant peace to Your faithful people whom You have loved, O only Lover of mankind." (Kontakion, Tone 1)
Blessed Feast!
Blessed Feast!
February 2, 2026 at 2:51 PM
"By Your birth, You sanctified a virginal womb, and fittingly You blessed Simeon’s hands, O Christ God; even now You have saved us by anticipation. Grant peace to Your faithful people whom You have loved, O only Lover of mankind." (Kontakion, Tone 1)
Blessed Feast!
Blessed Feast!
Fr Andrew Louth delivers the 43rd Annual Fr Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture #SVOTSLife
January 31, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Fr Andrew Louth delivers the 43rd Annual Fr Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture #SVOTSLife
📣 This Friday—Renowned Orthodox scholar and author the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Louth will deliver the 43rd Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
➡️ Attend free in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
➡️ Attend free in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
January 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
📣 This Friday—Renowned Orthodox scholar and author the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Louth will deliver the 43rd Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture at St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
➡️ Attend free in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
➡️ Attend free in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
Philip E. Baker: An Organist's Life #LuminousPodcast
Reflecting on a life well lived, and on music beautifully played, celebrated organ master Phil Baker contributes profound observations on music and the sacred.
Reflecting on a life well lived, and on music beautifully played, celebrated organ master Phil Baker contributes profound observations on music and the sacred.
Philip E. Baker: The Life of an Organist - Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts
Reflecting on a life well lived, and on music beautifully played, celebrated organ master Phil Baker contributes profound observations on music and the sacred.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Philip E. Baker: An Organist's Life #LuminousPodcast
Reflecting on a life well lived, and on music beautifully played, celebrated organ master Phil Baker contributes profound observations on music and the sacred.
Reflecting on a life well lived, and on music beautifully played, celebrated organ master Phil Baker contributes profound observations on music and the sacred.
With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the repose of Archpriest John Pawelchak, an alumnus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Father John fell asleep in the Lord on January 17, 2026. buff.ly/RyXuY6B
Memory Eternal!
Memory Eternal!
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
With faith in Christ and hope in the resurrection, we share news of the repose of Archpriest John Pawelchak, an alumnus of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Father John fell asleep in the Lord on January 17, 2026. buff.ly/RyXuY6B
Memory Eternal!
Memory Eternal!
"Let us the faithful fittingly praise the lover of the Trinity, the great Maximus who taught the God-inspired faith, that Christ is to be glorified in His two natures, wills, and energies; and let us cry to him: 'Rejoice, herald of the faith!'" (Kontakion, Tone 8)
January 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"Let us the faithful fittingly praise the lover of the Trinity, the great Maximus who taught the God-inspired faith, that Christ is to be glorified in His two natures, wills, and energies; and let us cry to him: 'Rejoice, herald of the faith!'" (Kontakion, Tone 8)
Fr Justin Mathews Receives Social Entrepreneurship Award for Work near Kansas City’s ‘dividing line’ #AlumniInMinistry buff.ly/8QQMWLD
(Photo: University of Missouri-Kansas City)
(Photo: University of Missouri-Kansas City)
January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Fr Justin Mathews Receives Social Entrepreneurship Award for Work near Kansas City’s ‘dividing line’ #AlumniInMinistry buff.ly/8QQMWLD
(Photo: University of Missouri-Kansas City)
(Photo: University of Missouri-Kansas City)
Celebrating the Legacy of Father John Meyendorff: A Joint Two-Day Tribute with @fordham.edu's Orthodox Christian Studies Center.
➡️See the full schedule and register: buff.ly/ZcfvBT6
➡️See the full schedule and register: buff.ly/ZcfvBT6
January 19, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Celebrating the Legacy of Father John Meyendorff: A Joint Two-Day Tribute with @fordham.edu's Orthodox Christian Studies Center.
➡️See the full schedule and register: buff.ly/ZcfvBT6
➡️See the full schedule and register: buff.ly/ZcfvBT6
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.
Memory Eternal! buff.ly/KUiVNYJ
Memory Eternal! buff.ly/KUiVNYJ
January 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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.
Memory Eternal! buff.ly/KUiVNYJ
Memory Eternal! buff.ly/KUiVNYJ
Seminary Makes Visit to Minnesota buff.ly/A4JUr3A
January 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Seminary Makes Visit to Minnesota buff.ly/A4JUr3A
If you feel called to serve the Church— whether as clergy or as laity—or if you've wanted to immerse yourself in Orthodox Christian study and community life, join us February 15–16 at our Winter Open House! buff.ly/FTcnxuA
January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
If you feel called to serve the Church— whether as clergy or as laity—or if you've wanted to immerse yourself in Orthodox Christian study and community life, join us February 15–16 at our Winter Open House! buff.ly/FTcnxuA
Help Publish New SVSPress Book The Life and Teaching of St. Gregory Palamas, by St. Dumitru Stăniloae! buff.ly/u8aAFQm
January 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Help Publish New SVSPress Book The Life and Teaching of St. Gregory Palamas, by St. Dumitru Stăniloae! buff.ly/u8aAFQm
📣 Renowned Orthodox scholar and author the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Louth will deliver the 43rd Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture.
The lecture is free and open to the public to attend in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
The lecture is free and open to the public to attend in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
January 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
📣 Renowned Orthodox scholar and author the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Louth will deliver the 43rd Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture.
The lecture is free and open to the public to attend in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl
The lecture is free and open to the public to attend in person or online: buff.ly/K6BdqAl