Alumni Association
Fostering lifelong connections while advancing the mission of the Seminary
Our Mission
Faith and Fellowship
The Alumni Association of St. Tikhon's Seminary exists to foster a spirit of unity, cooperation, and fellowship among its members while encouraging lasting relationships with the Seminary's students, faculty, and administration. Through active engagement and faithful stewardship, the Association seeks to promote the welfare and advancement of the Seminary, strengthen its mission, and support the work of preparing future clergy and leaders for service in the Orthodox Church. United by a shared foundation in theological education and formation, alumni continue to build up the life of the Seminary and the Church through their ongoing involvement and support.
Alumni Board
Meet the Leaders of the Alumni Association.
V. Rev. Nikolai Breckenridge, President
St. Nicholas Church, Bethlehem, PA
nikolai.breckenridge@gmail.com
Rev. John Kotalik, Vice President
St. John the Baptist Church, Canonsburg, PA
frjohnkotalik@gmail.com
Rev. Kirill Zawatski, Communications Secretary
Holy Ascension Church, Frackville, PA
lemkopriest@gmail.com
Rev. Peter Simko, Treasurer
St. Innocent Church, Middleburg Heights, OH
frsimko@gmail.com
V. Rev. Matthew Markewich, Recording Secretary
Christ the Savior Church, Ballston Spa, NY
mattmarkewich@gmail.com
V. Rev. Patrick Burns, President Emeritus
Three Saints Church, Ansonia, CT
pnevmaticmotives@gmail.com
Rev. Paul J. Witek
Institutional Liaison to the Alumni Board
Alumni Association Constitution
Learn more about the purpose and organization of the Alumni Association.
Questions?
Alumni Association FAQs
Find answers to common questions about membership, meetings, voting, and participation in the Alumni Association.
Membership is open to individuals who have successfully completed at least one year as a resident student or two years in the Extension Program at St. Tikhon's Seminary. Spouses and widows of alumni may also become members, and current Seminary faculty are honorary voting members.
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