Dr. David Ford, professor of Church Hisotry at St. Tikhon's Seminary and a subject expert on Our Father among the Saints, John Chrysostom, continues his podcast series by sharing more readings from his published works on the "golden-mouthed" saint.
Our channel, The Spirit of St. Tikhon's on Ancient Faith Radio, has been pleased to host Dr. Ford to share this crucial forebearer in the faith with our faithful audiences.
You can listen to the most recent episode HERE - and we hope you'll enjoy past episodes on Ancient Faith Radio in support of St. Tikhon's Seminary!
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A big “thank you” to the children of St. Tikhon’s Theological Seminary for their production of The Ark: The Early Life of Mary on Sunday, 03 March!
The play, written by Shawn Cunningham and directed by Sarah Schlafer and Mat. Casey Garcia, detailed key moments in the first fifteen years of the life of Theotokos, including the announcement of her birth to her parents Ss. Joachim and Anna and her entrance into the Temple at age three. Events portrayed were taken from the Protoevangelium of James, an Early Church document relating the extra-biblical biography of Mary, the Mother of God.
All roles were played by the children of St. Tikhon’s seminarians, and there were musical numbers scattered throughout based on Church hymnography.
Following the show there was a potluck meal, where the young thespians were rewarded with ice cream and many congratulations for their hard work in bringing the performance to fruition in just one month. Glory to God!
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Dr. David Ford, professor of Church History, is releasing episodes with the Spirit of St. Tikhon's podcast on Ancient Faith radio, introducing listeners to his works focused on St. John Chrysostom.
This is great opportunity to enjoy the words of the "golden-mouthed" saint through one of his foremost specialists and translators.
You can enjoy the newest episode HERE - and be sure to watch for the next episode coming soon!
Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
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On Saturday, February 10, Deacon Mark Solomon was ordained to the Holy Priesthood and Nicholas Johnson to the Holy Diaconate by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael of New York and New Jersey at the St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.
Father Mark is a third-year student at St. Tikhon's Seminary, and Father Deacon Nicholas is a second-year student. The St. Tikhon's community offers its sincere prayers for their ministries, and may God grant them many years!
Please enjoy this collection of moments from a memorable day in the lives of these two faithful men.
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Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory Forever!
The Spirit of St. Tikhon's, our Seminary's live and recorded podcast channel on Ancient Faith Radio, is excited to welcome Dr. David Ford onboard for a new series.
The series, centered around Dr. Ford's "Sing to Your Soul" book series, aired its first episode last Friday, 02 February. The podcast series, like the books, will focus on extracted wisdow from our Father among the Saints, St. John Chrysostom. Check out the first episode HERE!
The podcast series is expected to continue in coming weeks, so keep your eyes open for new episodes to be released!
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St. Tikhon's Seminary joyfully announces an ordination for the diocese of our surrounding region.
Fr. Kirill Zawatski of the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania was ordained this past Saturday, 27 January 2024 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. His Eminence, Archbishop Mark of Philadephia and Eastern Pennsylvania celebrated Divine Liturgy with a filled nave in attendance to witness this previous moment. Fr. Kirill served the most holy Eucharist to his community for the first time during a service we will not soon forget.
The St. Tikhon's community offers its steadfast prayers to Fr. Kirill as he enters into a life of loving sacrifice for the life of the world. May the Lord bless you and keep you for many, many years.
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This past Saturday, 20 January 2024, saw the elevation of two devoted seminarians here on the sacred grounds of St. Tikhon's.
His Eminence, Archbishop Michael celebrated the liturgy, ordaining Father Micah Breland to the Holy Priesthood and Deacon Paisios Hamann to the Holy Diaconate in a beautiful service amidst their beloved brothers, sisters, and loved ones.
St. Tikhon's Seminary cherishes the chance to share a few precious moments from this memorable day, and we pray tirelessly for God's grace to uphold the ministries of these young men. May the Lord bless you and keep you for many, many blessed years!
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With seminarians arriving back for classes, we are able to share more joyful news from the holiday season.
Father Jordan Kingery was ordained to the Holy Priesthood on the Leavetaking of Nativity several weeks ago under the auspices of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicao and the Midwest at the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, IL. We hope to share a few of the moments captures from this memorable day.
The seminary welcomes him back for the home stretch of his studies, always praying for his spiritual strength during the years of sacrifice and shepherding ahead. May the Lord grant you many, many blessed years Father Jordan!
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As Nativity comes to a close, the Orthodox Church rejoices with the Feast of Theophany and our annual Blessing of the Waters.
This blessed feast is made more so this year with the ordination of our seminarian, Fr. Phillip Dage, to the Holy Priesthood.
Fr. Phillip was ordained during the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, IL celebrated by His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest.
The St. Tikhon's community is overjoyed to share a few precious moments from the ordination, and prays without ceasing for Fr. Phillip's future ministry. May your life be filled with all the joys and sacrifices of a worthy ministry, and may God grant you many blessed years!
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While the rest of the world says goodbye to another year, the Orthodox Church in America is celebrating the Leavetaking of Nativity - and this date is made more memorable this year by the ordination of our seminarian, Fr. Damian Kulp.
Fr. Kulp was ordained at St. Anne Orthodox Church in Corvallis, OR under the auspices of His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin.
Although Fr. Kulp traveled far home to the Diocese of the West for this memorable moment in life, St. Tikhon's was very much with him in spirit and prayer. We are overjoyed to share pictures of this day, and pray unceasingly for the Lord's grace throughout his many years of sacrificial ministry.
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Several weeks ago, as the Advent season drew to a close, our seminarian Fr. John York was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in his home diocese.
The ordination was bestowed during Divine Liturgy on 20 December, 2023 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois and presided over by His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel.
It took some time to receive images of the ordination, but we are overjoyed to welcome in the new year by extending our heartfelt congratulations to Fr. John York. You have been an exemplary member of the St. Tikhon's community, and our prayers for you carry the hope of a long sacrificial ministry, full of the many joys and sorrows which mark the journey of the Church and her faithful into a bright future.
We are happy to present a few beautiful and memorable moments from Fr. York's ordination for the prayerful enjoyment of those who could not attend.
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St. Tikhon's Seminary would like to extend our warmest blessing to you this Nativity season.
In celebration of this blessed feast, Seminary offices will be closing at Noon on Friday, 22 December and remain closed through the week of Nativity.
Officer will re-open on Tuesday, 02 January 2024. Shortly thereafter, we will have another brief closure on Friday, 05 January 2024 for the Eve of Theophany.
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad in celebration of the God who is with us!
+Christ is Born!+
+Glorify Him!+
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St. Tikhon's Seminary is overjoyed to announce the next of several ordinations taking place in the coming weeks.
On Wednesday, 13 December, Caleb Lewis was elevated to the presbyterate by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon during a joyous Hierarchical Liturgy.
Fr. Caleb has been a commendable seminarian, and we wish him many blessed years of sacrifice toward an everlasting kingdom!
Please enjoy a few of the precious moments from this memorable event.
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