All The Good Summer Dinner
Join us for St. Tikhon's Seminary's annual All The Good Summer Dinner, featuring a special celebration honoring Mitered Archpriest John Kowalczyk and Archpriest Stephen Powley.
Forming Servants of the Church
Preparing faithful leaders for ordained and lay ministry since 1938.
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Learn More About St. Tikhon's Seminary
Rooted in the living tradition of the Orthodox Church, St. Tikhon’s Seminary integrates theological learning, pastoral preparation, liturgical life, and community living into a holistic experience of Orthodox spiritual formation. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania, the Seminary has prepares clergy and lay leaders from across the nation and across jurisdictions for faithful service to Christ and His Church.
Mission Statement
We exist to form faithful Orthodox Christian priests, deacons, and lay leaders into a scriptural, eucharistic, patristic, liturgical, and pastoral theological community oriented toward making disciples of all nations.
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The Vocations Hub
The Vocations Hub was created for those discerning a call to serve Christ and His Church and seeking a clearer understanding of Orthodox seminary life. Whether you are exploring theological education for the first time or actively considering the next step toward ministry, the Hub brings together the essential guidance on discernment, admissions, tuition and aid, and seminary community life in one welcoming, accessible space.
Through introductory videos, formation pathways, vocational discernment resources, student stories, information on financing a seminary education, and opportunities to learn more about the transition to seminary life, prospective seminarians and families are invited to explore what life at St. Tikhon’s truly looks like. With clear next steps and opportunities to connect with the Director of Vocations, the Hub seeks to support inquirers as they discern taking the next step towards seminary.
Seminary At A Glance
Explore a few key facts about St. Tikhon’s Seminary, from our founding and accreditation to our academic community and alumni.
- Founded
- 1938
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Graduates Ordained
- >63%
- Faithful Alumni
- 675+
News & Events
Read the latest news, discover upcoming events, and celebrate all the good God is doing at St. Tikhon's Seminary.
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You're invited! Eighty-Fourth Annual Commencement
The 84th Annual Commencement Exercises as St. Tikhon's Seminary celebrates the Class of 2026.
Fr. John Kowalczyk Speaks at CrossRoad 2.0
Mitered Archpriest John Kowalczyk joins CrossRoad 2.0 to speak with Orthodox young adults about the love of neighbor and vocational discernment.
2026 Spring Appeal: They Called Them Father First
This spring, see St. Tikhon's Seminary through the eyes of the children called our seminarians "Father" first.
St. Nicholai of Zhicha Annual Lecture
Register today for the 2026 St. Nicholai of Zhicha Annual Lecture with guest speaker Fr. Demetrio Azocar Martínez.
Registration Open: Catechesis of The Good Shepherd
Registration is now open for the Catechesis of The Good Shepherd Level I, Part B Adult Formation Course at St. Tikhon's Seminary.
Our Faculty
Meet the faculty of Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, a community of scholars, clergy, and laity dedicated to Orthodox theological education and pastoral formation.
Explore Our Programs
Explore the programs offered at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, including the Master of Divinity degree and specialized certificate programs in prison ministry, clinical pastoral education, and diaconal formation.
The instructors at St. Tikhon’s have a balanced approach between the academic and the pastoral—the academics informing the pastoral, and the pastoral giving life to the academics.
Quote by Fr. Paisios Daniels
Class of 2027
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