Dr. Christine Chaillot speaks about the relations between the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches. She gave her talk on Orthodox Education Day, held at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Saturday, October 7, 2017. Referring to her latest work, The Dialogue between Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Dr. Chaillot explains the initial dispute that split the two church bodies in the 5th century following the Council of Chalcedon, and she also informs us about contemporary ongoing official dialogue and current increased rapprochement between the two faith communities.

On January 30, 2017, Dr. Lewis Patsavos delivered the 34th Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Memorial Lecture on the topic Reflections of a Canonist. He urged a holistic approach to the study of the church canons and a living application of them in the 21st century.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVOTS) celebrated two milestones at the 2018 edition of Orthodox Education Day (OED) on Saturday, October 6: fifty years of OED and fifty years of St. Vladimir’s Seminary (SVS) Press. The day included several highlights befitting the historic celebration, including a passionate call to spread the Gospel as individuals in addition to supporting Orthodox evangelistic enterprises such as SVS Press and Ancient Faith Ministries, delivered by Ancient Faith co-founder John Maddex.

At Orthodox Education Day (OED) on October 6, 2018, former SVS Press director Ted Bazil and St Vladimir's Seminary Professor Emeritus David Drillock offered a fantastic look back and wonderful stories from the fifty-year history of SVS Press and Orthodox Education Day.

The 36th Annual Father Alexander Schmemann Lecture at St. Vladimir's Seminary proved to be an insightful tribute to Fr. Alexander’s memory. On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, guest lecturer Dr. David Fagerberg, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame and author of the recently released Liturgy outside Liturgy: The Liturgical Theology of Fr. Alexander Schmemann (Chora Books, 2018), took the audience through a beautiful exploration of what he termed "the house of Schmemann."

St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS), Yonkers, NY, and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, Armonk, NY, celebrated fifty years of collaboration with a special event Friday, October 11, on SVOTS’ campus. The event included the annual Father John Meyendorff Memorial Lecture, delivered by SVOTS/St. Nersess Alumnus His Grace, Bishop Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America and President of St. Nersess Seminary.

St. Vladimir’s Seminary celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA)’s autocephaly Thursday, January 30, 2020. A full-day of events included three workshops on the topic of autocephaly. In the first, “Autocephaly: The OCA, the Greek Archdiocese, and Antioch," Priest Anthony Roeber, the Seminary's professor of church history, delivered an eye-opening and candid lecture. He sheds light on motivations and circumstances leading up to the granting of the Tomos of Autocephaly in 1970 by the Russian Orthodox Church to the OCA (then known as the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America) and addressed the reaction of other Orthodox jurisdictions to the Tomos.

What can be learned from the Orthodox Mission to Alaska? How should the spirit of the early Church in the Roman empire inspire the life of a new parish? Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield offered insights and practical advice on mission planting at Holy Theophany Russian Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway on December 6, 2019. The talk was organized in part by St. Vladimir's Alumnus Fr. Theodor Svane (’15) and the parish Fr. Theodore serves, Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Mission Parish, also in Bergen.

Caleb Rexford is a first year Masters of Divinity student from the OCA Diocese of the South. He attends St Vladimir's Seminary with his wife and four children. In this episode you will hear about Caleb's journey to Orthodoxy, his experience raising children in the Church, his discernment process leading up to Seminary, and much more about his experience at St Vladimir's Seminary so far.

In the first of a series, Dn. Michael introduces us to the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology.

Dn. Michael continues his introduction to the Ecumenical Councils and asks the question "Why does truth matter?"

Dn. Michael begins his three-part lesson on the Council of Nicaea and talks about the challenge of Arianism.

Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea, the first salvo in a centuries-long battle for Truth. At stake is the doctrine of the Incarnation.

Today, Dn. Michael continues his look at the Council of Nicaea and the importance of both orthodoxy and orthopraxy.

The return of Arianism.

Dn. Michael begins a new series on living "in, but not of" the world. He is using four texts from the St. Vladimir's Popular Patristics series. This week he covers C.S. Lewis's introduction to the St. Athanasius work On the Incarnation.

Joel Miller stands in for Dn. Michael and continues the series "In But Not Of." In today's lesson, Joel teaches on the life of St. Athanasius.

Dn. Michael continues his series," In But Not Of," and discusses chapter one of On the Incarnation.

Dn. Michael discusses chapter two in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson four in his series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael discusses chapter three in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson five in his series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael discusses chapter four in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson six in his series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael discusses chapter five in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson seven in his series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael discusses chapter six in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eight in his series "In But Not Of."

Guest lecturer Joel Miller discusses chapter seven of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson nine in Dn. Michael's series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael discusses chapter eight in St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson ten in his series "In But Not Of."

Dn. Michael concludes his discussion of St. Athanasius's book On the Incarnation. This is lesson eleven in his series "In But Not Of."

In this final lesson of his teaching through Time and Despondency by Dr. Nicole Roccas, Dn. Michael Hyatt reflects on the practical take away value of the book. He identifies three implications for living in the present moment.

Continuing his series on the Apostolic Fathers, Dn. Michael Hyatt looks at the Martyrdom of Polycarp, one of the most inspiring and instructional accounts of martyrdom in Church history.

Domingo 30 de Marzo Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la liberación de pecado en la vida de Cristo. Reflejó sobre el consejo de San Juan de la escalera y la carta San Pablo a los Hebreos. Hebreos 6:13-20 Sunday 30 of March Fr. Nicholas preached about the liberatioin from sin in the life of Christ. He reflected on the consel of St. John of the Ladder and the letter of St. Paul to the Hebrews. Hebreos 6:13-20

Domingo 20 de Julio Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la salvacion y como Dios utiliza toda la creación para salvarnos. Él utiliza personas, oraciones, nuestros hijos y hasta nuestras vocaciones. Tenga tus ojos abiertos a la misericordia del Señor. Santiago 5:10-20 Sunday July 20 Fr. Nicholas preached about salvation and how God utilizes all of creation in order to save us. He uses people, prayers, our children and even our vocation. Open your eyes to the mercy of the Lord. St. James 5:10-20

Pd. Nicolás predicó sobre la paz en tu corazón que glorifica el imagine de Dios. Cada uno está hecho como Dios entonces vamos a cuidar su semejanza. (Colosenses 3:4-11) Fr. Nicholas preached about the peace in your heart that glorifies the image of God. Everyone of is made like God therefore let us strive to maintain his likeness. (Colossians 3:4-11)

Padre Nicolás predico sobre el entendimiento de la Iglesia sobre el matrimonio entre hombres y mujeres. Él consejó que todos deben estar cuidadoso que no sean engañado de las mintiras del mundo. (1Timoteo 3:13-4:1) Fr. Nicholas preached about the understanding of the Church concerning marriage amoung men and women. He advised that all should be careful not to be fooled by the lies of the world. (1 Timothy 3:13-4:1)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la llamada de Dios y cada uno de nosotros tenemos que sobrevenir el mal para responder a la voz de amor del Señor. (Cor. 6:16-18; 7:1) Fr. Nicholas preached about the call of God and how every one of us need to overcome the evil in the world and respond to the loving voice of the Lord. (Cor. 6:16-18; 7:1)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la responsabilidad que cada uno tiene para mejorar y cambiar el mundo. Vamos tener la meta para renovar la pureza de toda creación porque todo viene al mundo bueno. (Mateo 25:31-46) Fr. Nicholas preached about the responsibility that everyone has to improve and change the world. Let us have the goal to renew the purity of all creation because all things come into the world as good. (Matt. 25:31-46)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la voluntad de Dios y como el Señor nos envía cambios a nuestras vidas para ayudarnos a crecer en su gracia. (Hechos 6) Fr. Nicholas preached about the will of God and how the Lord sends us changes in order to help us grow in His grace. (Acts 6)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la voluntad de Dios y como el Señor nos envía cambios a nuestras vidas para ayudarnos a crecer en su gracia. (Hechos 6) Fr. Nicholas preached about the will of God and how the Lord sends us changes in order to help us grow in His grace. (Acts 6)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el significado de la encarnación y el sentido que está con nosotros para mantener la fe firme como las mártires antiguas. (Hebreos 11:9-10:40) Fr. Nicholas preached about the meaning the incarnation and the value it has for us in order to maintain the faith similar to the martyrs of the past. (Hebrews 11:9-10:40)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que Dios nos lleva a el lugar en donde vamos a estar sanados. Pero para llegar a este lugar, también necesitamos a hacer nuestro parte. (Mateo 9:27-35) Fr. Nicholas preached about how God takes us to the place where we will be healed. But to reach this place, we must also do our part. (Matthew 9:27-35)

Padre Nicholas predica que ocupamos a mantener la calma, y enfocarnos en Dios. Si hacemos eso, vamos a recibir un premio grandísimo. Mateo 10:32-38 Fr. Nicholas preached on how we should keep calm, and focus on God. If we do this, we will receive a grand prize. Matthew 10:32-38

El Padre Nicholas predicó sobre estar enfocados en la voluntad de Dios, envitando el mal entre nosotros (no ser como lobos), siendo ovejas del rebaño de Cristo, así como el apóstol Pablo nos lo recomienda, por lo que tendremos que esforzarnos en superar las dificultades y alcanzaremos la recompensa prometida por Dios. Father Nicholas preached about being focused on the will of God, avoiding the evil among us (not being like wolves), but being sheep of the flock of Christ, just as the apostle Paul recommends it. So we will have to strive to overcome the difficulties and we will achieve the reward promised by God.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el llamado de Dios en nuestras vidas. Father Nicholas preached on the call of God in our lives.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre buscar la santidad y pureza. Father Nicholas preached on seeking holiness and purity.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre nuestra fragilidad humana y la misericordia de Dios. Father Nicolás preached on our human frailty and God’s mercy.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre el acercamiento a Dios para ser sanados. Father Nicholas preached on approaching God to be healed.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre nuestra ocupación buscando lo eterno o lo temporal. Father Nicholas preached about our occupation looking for the eternal or the temporal.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo la compasión nos puede ayudar a ser semejantes a Él. Father Nicholas preached on how compassion can help us become like Him.

Inspired by Fr. Thomas Hopko's "55 Maxims" Molly reflects on the practical aspects of prayer when you are at a loss for words.

Steve begins a four part series on "Capital Punishment". In Part One he chronicles his work with emotionally disturbed children and the beginning of his shift from radical pacifism to a reconsideration of the death penalty.

In the second part of the series Steve discusses the Flood as the dividing line in human history in regard to the meaning of death, fear and capital punishment. Did the Mosaic Law abrogate the covenant with Noah? What do the atheist and the Christian have in common in regard to capital punishment?

In Part 3 of the series, Steve begins a discussion of the Church and State. How do we view Judaism as a theocracy? Is Jesus anti-death penalty? What is the purpose of civil authority? Is the State constrained to function on the level of the Gospel and should it?