Prosphora Baking Workshop for Student Wives - 05/13/08

On Tuesday, May 13, a special Prosphora Baking Workshop for Student Wives was given by Father Stephen and Matushka Sandy Kopestonsky.  The wives learned the all-important art of making prosphora and much wisdom about clergy & parish life from this experienced, retired clergy couple.

Annual Field Education Awards Luncheon - 05/13/08

On Tuesday, May 13, the Annual Field Education Award Luncheon was held at St. Tikhon's Seminary. Representatives from Wayne Memorial Hospital, Wayne Woodlands Manor and S.C.I. Waymart were on hand to present awards to the second and third year students who participated in the Field Education Program throughout the year.

Holy Week and Pascha - 04/27/08

During the week of April 21-27, the seminarians were on Retreat so they could attend all of the services of Great and Holy Week and Pascha.

Mission Choir Visits St. Nicholas Church in Weirton, West Virgina - 04/13/08

On Sunday evening, April 13, the Mission Choir visited St. Nicholas Church in Weirton, West Virgina.

Mission Choir Visits St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Allison Park, Pennsylvania - 04/13/08

On Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, the Mission Choir visited St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

Mission Choir Visits Holy Trinity Church in Randolph, New Jersey - 04/06/08

On Sunday, April 6, the Mission Choir visited Holy Trinity Church in Randolph, New Jersey.

The Very Reverend Father Constantine Nasr Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 04/03/08

On Thursday, April 3, the Very Reverend Father Constantine Nasr, Pastor of St. Elijah Antiochian Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, visited St. Tikhon's Seminary and offered an evening lecture to the community on the subject of: "The Vision and Mission of the Local Parish."

Student-Wives Spring Evening Education Series Continues - 04/01/08

On Tuesday evening, April 1, Dr. Mary Ford, PhD., Associate Professor of New Testament and Hermeneutics, presented the third of four lectures in a series of Spring Semester Wives’ Evening Education classes designed specifically for student-wives and taught by Seminary faculty.

Archdeacon Alexi Klimitchev Leads Workshop for Deacons and Future Deacons - 03/31/08

On Monday, March 31, Archdeacon Alexi Klimitchev lead a workshop for Deacons and future Deacons, discussing the proper way to celebrate the divine services.

His Eminence, Archbishop ANTHONY of Krasnoyarsk and Yeniseisk Visits St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary - 03/31/08

On the evening of March 30 and the morning of March 31, His Eminence, the Most Reverend ANTHONY, Archbishop of Krasnoyarsk and Yeniseisk visited St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary and participated in the services for the repose of St. Innocent.

Mission Choir Visits St. Andrew Church in Maple Heights, Ohio - 03/30/08

On Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, the Mission Choir visited St. Andrew Church in Maple Heights, Ohio.

Student-Wives Attend Guest Lecture by Dr. Leon Sheean - 03/27/08

On Thursday, March 27, Dr. Leon Sheean, Bioethicist, presented two very informative lectures on Reproductive Bioethics to seminarians in Fr. David Shewczyk's Pastoral Theology class, and then as a special guest lecture for the student-wives later that evening.  Dr. Sheean is a retired fertility specialist and researcher and parishioner of St. Theodosius Cathedral (OCA) in Cleveland, Ohio.

Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos and Ordination of Two Seminarians - 03/25/08

On the evening of March 24 and the morning of March 25, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos. During the Hierarchial Divine Liturgy Seminarian Deacon Philip Kontos was ordained to the Holy Priesthood and Seminarian George Elliott was ordained to the Holy Diaconate.

Mission Choir Visits St. Basil Church in Watervliet, New York - 03/23/08

On Saturday and Sunday, March 22-23, the Mission Choir visited St. Basil Church in Watervliet, New York.

Spring 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting - 03/21/08

On Friday, March 21, 2008, the Board of Trustees of St. Tikhon's Seminary held their regular spring meeting. His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, President of the Seminary, presided over the meeting.

Seminarian Deacon Maximus Urbanowicz is Ordained to the Holy Priesthood - 03/16/08

On Sunday, March 16, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN ordained Seminarian Deacon Maximus Urbanowicz to the Holy Priesthood at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, DC. St. Tikhon's Mission Choir was also at St. Nicholas for the ordination.

Seminarians Participate in the Services of Clean Week - 03/14/08

From March 10-14, the seminary community was on retreat and no classes were held so they could participate in the divine services of Clean Week. Beginning at 6 AM each day, the services of Nocturn, Orthros, the Hours, Vespers (Wednesday and Friday the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was served) and Great Compline with the Great Canon of St. Andrew, were served by His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON and priests of the monastic community.

Mission Choir Visits Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, Pennsylvania - 03/09/08

On Sunday, March 9, the Mission Choir visited Holy Ascension Church in Frackville, Pennsylvania.

Seminarian Igor Ksynyuk is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 03/08/08

On Saturday, March 8, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN ordained Seminarian Igor Ksynyuk to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

Seminarian Dennis Mathai is ordained to the Holy Order of Yaupadiakono (Subdeacon) - 03/08/08

On Saturday, March 8, Seminarian Dennis Mathai was ordained to the Holy Order of Yaupadiakono (Subdeacon) by His Grace, Mathews Mar Barnabas, Metropolitan of the American Diocese at St. Mary's Malankara Orthodox Church of West Sayville, New York.

Mission Choir Visits St. Stephen Cathedral in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 03/02/08

On Sunday, March 2, the Mission Choir visited St. Stephen Cathedral in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

St. Tikhon's Seminary Hosts the Spring Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OSIM) Gathering - 03/02/08

On the weekend of February 29 - March 2, St. Tikhon's Seminary hosted the Spring Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OSIM) gathering.

Vestmentmaker Kh. Krista West Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 02/29/08

On Thursday and Friday, February 28-29, Vestmentmaker Kh. Krista West of St. George Antiochian Church in Portland, Oregon, visited St. Tikhon's Seminary and gave two lectures to the students and student-wives, speaking on the subjects of Orthodox Aesthetics, the Theology of Beauty, and Vestment Care.

Feast of St. Raphael of Brooklyn - 02/27/08

On the evening of February 26 and the morning of February 27, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Raphael of Brooklyn, who consecrated the grounds of St. Tikhon's Monastery.

The Very Reverend Peter Gillquist Visits to Introduce the New Orthodox Study Bible - 02/26/08

On Tuesday, February 26, the Very Reverend Peter Gillquist, Chairman of the Department of Missions and Evangelism of the Antiochian Archdiocese, visited St. Tikhon's Seminary to introduce the New Orthodox Study Bible to the community. Following his presentation, Father Peter presented each student and faculty member with a copy of the New Study Bible.

Mission Choir visits St. Andrew Church in Baltimore, Maryland - 02/24/08

On February 23-24, the Mission Choir visited St. Andrew Church in Baltimore, Maryland.

His Eminence, Archbishop JOB Spends the Evening with the Students from the Midwest - 02/24/08

On Sunday, February 24, His Eminence, Archbishop JOB of the Diocese of Chicago and the Mid-west spend the evening with the students from his diocese.

St. Tikhon Seminary vs. St. Vladimir Seminary Basketball Game - 02/23/08

On Saturday, February 23, St. Tikhon Seminary and St. Vladimir Seminary gathered together for a Basketball Game between the two seminaries, a tradition that had started many years ago, stopped for several years and now is being restrarted.

Student-Wives Spring Evening Education Series Begins - 02/19/08

On Tuesday, February 19, Monk Sergius (Bowyer), faculty member in Liturgical Music, completed the second of two sessions of "Emergency Conducting" as part of the Wives' Evening Education Series for the Spring Semester.

Century Association Holds Annual Winter Festival - 02/17/08

On Sunday, February 17, the St. Tikhon's Seminary Century Association held its Annual Winter Festival. It was an evening of fellowship, good food, dancing, prizes and much more. The proceeds go to support St. Tikhon's Seminary.

Faculty Members of St. Tikhon Seminary and St. Vladimir Seminary Gather for Dinner Together - 02/16/08

On Saturday, February 16, V. Rev. Elias and Kh. Joanne Bitar of St. George Antiochian Church in Little Falls, NJ, hosted the Faculties of St. Tikhon's Seminary and St. Vladimir's Seminary for a dinner held in the church hall.

The Reverend Eric Tosi Addresses the Seminarians - 02/14/08

On Thursday, February 14, the Reverend Eric Tosi, Rector of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Chairman of the OCA's Department of Evangelization, addressed the Seminary students on Missions and Evangelism.

Celebration of His Grace, Bishop TIKHON's 4th Anniversary of his Consecration to the Sacred Episcopate - 02/14/08

On Thursday, February 14, the monastery and seminary communities, and the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania gathered for a joint lunch in honor of His Grace, Bishop TIKHON's 4th Anniversary of his Consecration to the Sacred Episcopate. May God grant him many years. Eis polla eti, Dhespota.

Father Zacharias from St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, England Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 02/12/08

On Tuesday, February 12, Father Zacharias from St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, England visited St. Tikhon's Seminary.

His Grace, Bishop THOMAS Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 02/07/08

On Thursday, February 7, His Grace, the Right Reverend THOMAS, Bishop of Charleston, Oakland and the Mid-Atlantic of the Antiochian Archdiocese visited St. Tikhon's Seminary. His Grace taught the Pastoral Theology class about the relationship between the bishop and the priest, and had lunch with the seminarians.

Seminarian Theophan Buck is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 02/03/08

On Sunday, February 3, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN ordained Seminarian Theophan Buck to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple - 02/02/08

On the evening of February 1 and the morning of February 2, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple.

Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs - 01/30/08

On the evening of January 29 and the morning of January 30, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs.

The Reverend David Sommer Addresses the Seminarians - 01/29/08

On Tuesday, January 29, the Reverend David Sommer, Pastor of St. Thomas Antiochian Church in Snohomish, Washington, and graduate of St. Tikhon Seminary, addressed the Seminary students on the theme: "The Challenges of a Young Mission Priest."

Annual Blessing of the Metropolitan Leonty Student Dormitory - 01/29/08

On Tuesday, January 29, Father David Mezynski, Director of Student Affairs, did the annual blessing of the student's rooms in the Metropolitan Leonty Dormitory.

Marriage Retreat - 01/26/08

On Friday, January 25 and Saturday, January 26 Married Students and their wives particiapted in a Marriage Retreat lead by  Khouria Maggie Hock, Director of the Department of Marriage & Parish Family Ministries for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.

Graduating Seminarians Attend Marriage Counseling Seminar - 01/24/08

On Thursday, January 24 Khouriya Maggie Hock, Director of the Department of Marriage & Parish Family Ministries for the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America facilitated a Marriage Counseling Seminar for seminarians.

Annual "March for Life" - 01/22/08

On Tuesday, January 22, members of the seminary community joined His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON, in the "March for Life" in Washington, D.C., proclaiming the sanctity of human life, decrying the tragedy of abortion, and praying for its victims.

Seminarian Isaac Farha is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate and the Holy Priesthood - 12/23/07

On Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23, His Grace, Bishop BASIL of the Antiochian Diocese of Wichita and Mid-America ordained Isaac Farha to the Holy Diaconate and to the Holy Priesthood at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral in Wichita, Kansas.

Feast of St. Herman of Alaska, Enlightener of the Aleuts - 12/13/07

On the evening of December 12 and the morning of December 13, the monastic and seminary communities gathered to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Herman of Alaska, Enlightener of the Aleuts.

Annual Church School Christmas Pageant - 12/09/07

On Sunday, December 9, St. Tikhon's Seminary Church School held its annual Christmas Pageant and Luncheon for the entire Seminary and Monastery Communities.

Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) distributes Christmas Gifts to Married Seminarians and their Families - 12/06/07

On Thursday, December 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas, The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) delivered Christmas gifts to over 30 Seminary families through their St. Nicholas Project.

Feast of St. Nicholas, the Wonder-Worker - 12/06/07

On the evening of December 5 and the morning of December 6, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Nicholas, the Wonder-Worker.

Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania Holds Annual Men's Retreat at St. Tikhon's Seminary - 12/01/07

The Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania Men's Retreat was held at St. Tikhon's on Saturday December 1 to engage the topic “Fertility, Medicine, and Men.” Leon Sheean, Ph. D., brought years of professional scientific experience to bear on the difficult ethical questions surrounding the advances of medicine in the field of fertility and reproductive technology.

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church in Binghamton, NY distributes Christmas Gifts to Married Seminarians and their Families - 12/01/07

On Saturday, December 1, Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky and parishioners from the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church in Binghamton, NY distributed over 100 Christmas gifts to Married Seminarians and their families.

His Eminence, Archbishop PETER is Interred at St. Tikhon's Monastery - 11/28/07

On Wednesday, November 28, His Eminence, the Most Reverend PETER, Retired Archbishop of New York and New Jersey, of blessed memory, was interred at St. Tikhon's Monastery.

Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Concludes - 11/27/07

On Tuesday evening, November 27, Dr. Mary Ford, PhD., Associate Professor of New Testament and Hermeneutics, led the fourth in a series of Wives’ Evening Education classes designed specifically for student-wives and taught by Seminary faculty.

Deacon Dr. Michael and Matushka Mary Wusylko Host Dinner to Benefit the Seminary - 11/25/07

On Sunday, November 25, a benefit concert and dinner was hosted by Deacon Dr. Michael and Matushka Mary Wusylko, at their home outside of Pittsburgh, PA.

Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple - 11/21/07

On the evening of November 20 and the morning of November 21, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple.

Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Continues - 11/13/07

On Tuesday evening, November 13, Dr. Mary Ford, PhD., Associate Professor of New Testament and Hermeneutics, led the third in a series of Wives’ Evening Education classes designed specifically for student-wives and taught by Seminary faculty.

Commemoration of the 1600th Anniversary of the Repose of St. John Chrysostom - 11/13/07

On the evening of November 12 and the morning of November 13, the monastic and seminary communities gathered to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Commemoration of the 1600th Anniversary of the Repose of St. John Chrysostom.

Seminarian Subdeacon Adam Sexton is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 11/11/07

On Sunday, November 11, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Adam Sexton to the Holy Diaconate at St. Michael Church in Jermyn, Pennsylvania.

Fall 2007 Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) Gathering - 11/11/07

On the weekend of November 9-11, the seminary students from the various seminaries in North America gathered at Holy Cross Seminary in Brookline, Massachusetts, for the Fall Gathering of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM).

Fall 2007 Board of Trustees Meeting - 11/09/07

Second Annual Youth Talent Show - 11/08/07

On the evening of Thursday, November 8, the children of St. Tikhon’s Seminary were given the opportunity to show what a talented group they are at the 2nd Annual St. Michael’s Day Talent Show and Dinner.

Feast of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers - 11/08/07

On the evening of November 7 and the morning of November 8, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers. Before the Divine Liturgy, Seminarian Adam Sexton was tonsured a Reader and ordained to the Subdiaconate.

Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Continues - 11/05/07

On Monday evening, November 5, Father Michael Dahulich, the Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, led the second in a series of Wives’ Evening Education classes designed specifically for student-wives and taught by Seminary faculty.

The Very Reverend John Henderson Addresses the Seminary Students - 11/01/07

On Thursday, November 1, the Very Reverend John Henderson, Pastor of St. Peter Antiochian Church in Madison, Mississippi, addressed the Seminary students on the theme: "Piety, Holiness, Mission Outreach and Healing."

Mission Choir visits St. Andrew Church in Maple Heights, Ohio - 10/28/07

On October 26-28, the Mission Choir visited St. Andrew Church in Maple Heights, Ohio, for the Consecration of the Church Building. His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, presided over the weekend's celebration.

Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Begins - 10/23/07

On Tuesday evening, October 23, the Dean of St. Tikhon’s, Father Michael Dahulich, energetically kicked off the first in a series of Wives’ Evening Education classes designed specifically for student-wives and taught by seminary faculty.

OCEC Workshop: Educating Ourselves and Our Children in Godliness - 10/20/07

On Saturday, October 20, 2007, seminarians and their wives participated in a comprehensive Teacher Training Workshop presented by the Orthodox Christian Education Commission (OCEC), the education agency of SCOBA.

His Eminence, Archbishop JOB Spends the Evening with the Students from the Midwest - 10/18/07

On Thursday, October 18, His Eminence, Archbishop JOB of the Diocese of Chicago and the Mid-west spend the evening with the students from his diocese.

Annual Founder's Day and Ordination of Seminarian Joseph McCartney to the Holy Diaconate - 10/14/07

On Sunday, October 14, St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary celebrated their Annual Founder's Day Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Dinner. During the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Seminarian Joseph McCartney was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by His Grace, Bishop TIKHON.

Mission Choir visits St. John the Baptist Church in Campbell, Ohio - 10/14/07

On October 13-14, the Mission Choir visited St. John the Baptist Church in Campbell, Ohio, for the celebration of the Church's 90th Anniversary. His Eminence, Archbishop JOB, presided over the weekend's celebration.

37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Concludes - 10/09/07

On Tuesday, October 9, the 37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series concluded with His Eminence, the Most Reverend Archbishop LAZAR, Retired Archbishop of Ottawa, Orthodox Church in America who spoke on the theme: "The Three Levels of Prayer."

Feast of St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Founder of St. Tikhon's Monastery - 10/09/07

On the evening of October 8 and the morning of October 9, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Founder of St. Tikhon's Monastery.

His Eminence, Archbishop LAZAR Addresses the Seminary Students - 10/08/07

On Monday, October 8, His Eminence, the Most Reverend LAZAR, Retired Archbishop of Ottawa and founding Abbot of the Monastery of All Saints of North America in British Columbia, addressed the Seminary students on the theme: "The Mystery of the Parish: The Role of the Community in our Salvation."

Father Michael Dahulich Visits St. George Antiochian Church in Little Falls, New Jersey - 10/07/07

On Sunday, October 7, at the invitation of the Very Reverend Elias Bitar, Father Michael Dahulich visited and preached at St. George Antiochian Church in Little Falls, New Jersey. Father Elias is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Sacred Music at St. Tikhon's Seminary and the Pastor of St. George Church.

37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Continues - 10/02/07

On Tuesday, October 2, the 37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series continued with His Grace, the Right Reverend PETER, Bishop of Cleveland and Vicar of the Chicago Diocese of Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia who spoke on the theme: "Persecutions of the Early Christian Church."

Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos - 10/01/07

On the evening of September 30 and the morning of October 1, the seminary and monastic communities gathered for the Vigil and Divine Liturgy to celebrate the Feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos.

Seminarian Subdeacon Nikolai (Kevin) Meyers is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 09/26/07

On Wednesday, September 26, His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH ordained Subdeacon Nikolai (Kevin) Meyers to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Continues - 09/25/07

On Tuesday, September 25, the 37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series continued with His Grace, the Right Reverend JOSEPH, Bishop of Los Angeles and the West of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America who spoke on the theme: "Holy Nation, Holy Diaconate, Holy Priesthood and Holy Episcopate."

His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 09/25/07

On Tuesday, September 25, His Grace, the Right Reverend JOSEPH, Bishop of Los Angeles and the West of the Antiochian Archdiocese visited St. Tikhon's Seminary. His Grace taught classes in Music, Homiletics, and Patristics, and attended the Vigil service for the Repose of St. John the Theologian.

Mission Choir visits Holy Protection Monastery in Weaverville, North Carolina - 09/23/07

On September 22-23, the Mission Choir visited Holy Protection Monastery in Weaverville, North Carolina, for the celebration of the Monastery's 25th Anniversary. His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, presided over the weekend's celebration.

Student-Wives Attend the First Guest Lecture - 09/23/07

On Sunday, September 23, the Student-Wives gathered for their first guest lecturer of the the year. Fr. Nicholas & Mat. Anastasia Molodyko-Harris, a clergy couple for 46 years, who started a mission parish in Anchorage, AK that turned into St. Innocent Cathedral, spoke on the topic "The Excellent Wife."

50th Anniversary Testimonial Dinner honoring the Very Reverend George Dimopoulos - 09/21/07

On Friday, September 21, hierarchs, clergy and faithful from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and other jurisdictions gathered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, to honor the Very Rev. George Dimopoulos on the 50th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood.

37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Begins - 09/18/07

On Tuesday, September 18, the 37th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series began with His Grace, the Right Reverend SAVAS, Titular Bishop of Troas and Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America who spoke on the theme: "What Does Pop Culture Have to Do with the Gospel?"

Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross - 09/14/07

On the evening of September 13 and the morning of September 14, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON celebrated the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross.

Annual Alumni Picnic - 09/11/07

On Tuesday, September 11, the Alumni Association hosted the annual picnic at St. Tikhon's Seminary.

Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos - 09/08/07

On the evening of September 7 and the morning of September 8, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, His Grace, Bishop MERCURIUS of Zaraisk, Russian Orthodox Church, representing His Holiness, Patriarch ALEKSY II, and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos and the fifth anniversary of His Beatitude's enthronement as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America.

Student-Wives Hold Their First Gathering - 09/06/07

On September 6, the Student-Wives held a reception to meet the faculty followed by an orientation meeting for the new academic year.

2007 Opening Retreat - 09/01/07

On August 30 - September 1, the entire student body participated in a retreat to begin the new academic year. The Retreatmaster was the Very Reverend Father John Nehrebecki, the Pastor Emeritus of Christ the Savior Church in Paramus, New Jersey. Following the retreat, the new students were given a blessing to wear the cassock by His Grace, Bishop TIKHON.

Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist - 08/29/07

On the evening of August 28 and the morning of August 29, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN, and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON celebrated the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist.

2007 New Student Orientation - 08/29/07

On August 27-29, the incoming students were given an orientation about the life of the seminary.

2nd Annual Vacation Church School - 08/03/07

During the week of July 30 - August 3, nearly 40 children, together with 20 seminarians and their wives, participated in our 2nd annual, week-long Vacation Church School for the Seminary. 

103rd Annual Pilgrimage - 05/28/07

The 103rd Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery was held from Friday, May 25th through Monday, May 28th. more >>

Grand Banquet - 05/27/07

On Sunday, May 27th, the Grand Banquet was held in honor of the 2007 Graduating Class of St. Tikhon's Seminary.

65th Annual Commencement - 05/26/07

On Saturday, May 26th, St. Tikhon's Seminary held its 65th Annual Commencement. This year's commencement speaker was His Eminence Metropolitan PHILIP, who was also awarded the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by the Seminary. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Holy Pascha - 04/08/07

On Sunday, April 8th, His Grace Bishop TIKHON led the monastics, seminarians, and faithful in celebrating the glorious services of Holy Pascha. Despite adverse weather conditions, many packed into the Monastery Church to receive the Paschal light and to celebrate the Lord's Bright and Saving Resurrection. Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!

Holy Week - 04/07/07

From Sunday, April 1st, to Saturday, April 7th, seminarians were on retreat so that they could attend the solemn services of Holy Week in the Monastery Church together with the faithful of the St. Tikhon's community.

Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) 2007 Spring Meeting - 02/11/07

Over 60 students from five North American Orthodox seminaries gathered at Holy Trinity Monastery and Seminary February 9-11, 2007, for the spring meeting of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement [OISM].

Ordination of Dn. Michael Demko to the Holy Priesthood - 10/22/06

On Sunday, October 22nd, His Grace Bishop Tikhon ordained Dn. Michael Demko to the Holy Priesthood at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.  Fr. Michael is a faculty member of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary.

Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) Meets in Alaska - 10/18/06

The Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) met at St. Herman Orthodox Theological Seminary in Kodiak, Alaska from Saturday October 14 - Tuesday October 18. This event marked the first time in the history of OISM that a meeting was held at St. Herman’s, our nations most northwestern Orthodox seminary.

Annual Founders Day Dinner - 10/08/06

On Sunday October 8th, St Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary celebrated their annual Founders Day Dinner. The beautiful fall day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Dinner and annual meeting of the St Tikhon's Century Association.

Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) 2006 Fall Meeting - 09/23/06

From Friday September 22, 2006 through Saturday September 23, 2006 the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) held its fall meeting at St. Tikhon Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, Pennsylvania. Over 70 students from four seminaries participated in this biannual event. 

Exaltation of the Cross - 09/14/06

On Wednesday, September 13th, Met. Herman presided at the Vigil for the Exaltation of the Precious and Life-giving Cross. The students had the feastday off from classes to attend the Divine Liturgy and spend the day in contemplation and prayerful reflection.

St. Tikhon's Summer Camp Underway - 07/09/06

St. Tikhon's Annual Summer Camp is being held this year from Sunday, July 9th through Saturday, July 15th. For information regarding the camp, please contact, Martin Paluch, Diocesan Youth Director, 570-937-4411. more >>

Ordination of John Soucek to the Holy Diaconate - 07/09/06

On Sunday, July 9th, His Grace Bishop Tikhon, of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania, ordained John Souchek, on behalf of His Grace Bishop Tikhon of the West, to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

Ordination of Stephen Vernak to the Holy Diaconate - 06/24/06

On Saturday, June 24th, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman ordained Stephen Vernak to the Holy Diaconate at Christ the Savior Church in Paramus, NJ.

Clergy Continuing Education Symposium - 06/15/06

The first annual Clergy Continuing Education Symposium was held at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, from Tuesday, June 13 through Thursday, June 15.

102nd Annual Pilgrimage - 05/29/06

The 102nd Annual Pilgrimage to St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Monastery was held from Friday, May 26th through Monday, May 29th.

Ordination of Nicholas Young to the Holy Deaconate - 05/28/06

On Sunday, May 28th, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman ordained Nicholas Young to the Holy Deaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

64th Annual Commencement - 05/27/06

On Saturday, May 27th, St. Tikhon's Seminary held its 64th Annual Commencement. This year's commencement speaker was Fr. Col. John Staffero, Air Force Chaplain. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Mission Choir visits Allison Park, PA - 05/21/06

On the weekend of Sunday, May 21st, the Mission Choir visited St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Allison Park, PA.

Mission Choir visits Campbell, OH - 05/14/06

On Sunday, May 14th, the Mission Choir visited St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Cambell, OH.

Mission Choir visits Burr Ridge and Wheaton, IL - 05/07/06

On Saturday, May 6th, the Mission Choir visited Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Burr Ridge, IL. Then on Sunday, the choir sang the Divine Liturgy at St. Joseph Church in Wheaton, IL.

Holy Pascha - 04/23/06

On Sunday, April 23rd, the monastics, seminarians, and faithful gathered for the celebration of the Feast of Feasts, Holy Pascha. Despite adverse weather conditions, the liturgical celebrations were filled with resurrectional joy!

Holy Week - 04/22/06

From Sunday, April 16th, to Saturday, April 22nd, the seminarians were on retreat so that they could attend the solemn services of Holy Week in the Monastery Church together with the faithful of the St. Tikhon's community.

Mission Choir visits Paramus, NJ - 03/20/06

On Sunday, 20 March, the Mission Choir visited Christ the Saviour Church in Paramus, NJ.

Dr. Constantine Scouteris to lecture at St. Tikhon's - 03/14/06

Dr. Constantine B. Scouteris to offer two lectures at St. Tikhon's on Thursday, 30 March.

First Week of Great Lent - 03/08/06

The first week of Great Lent, also called "Clean Week," is a week without classes so that the entire seminary community can assemble for a rigorous schedule of services.

Ordination of Two Seminarians - 02/18/06

On Saturday, 18 February, 2006, Bishop Basil (Essey) of Wichita and Mid-America (Antiochian Archdiocese) ordained two St. Tikhon's seminarians at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church.

Spring 2006 OISM Meeting - 02/19/06

During the weekend of 17-19 February, 2006, the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) held its annual spring meeting.

Winter 2006 Board of Trustees Meeting - 02/17/06

On Thursday and Friday, 16 & 17 February, 2006, the Board of Trustees of St. Tikhon's Seminary held their regular winter meeting.

2nd Consecration Anniversary of Seminary Rector - 02/14/06

Ordination of David Cowan to Holy Diaconate - 02/04/06

On Saturday, 4 February, seminarian David Cowan was ordained to the Holy Diaconate by Metropolitan Herman.

St. Tikhon's holds Winter Teen Retreat - 02/05/06

The Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania held its annual Winter Teen Retreat at St. Tikhon's Seminary, 4-5 February, 2006.

Christmas Play - 12/11/05

On Sunday, 11 December, 2005, the St. Tikhon's Church Shool held its annual Christmas play. This year two plays were presented, one about the life of St. Nicholas, as well as the traditional Nativity story.

Holy Trinity Food Festival - 12/09/05

On Friday, 9 December, 2005, several St. Tikhon's students traveled to Holy Trinity Church in Wilkes-Barre, PA, for their annual food festival.