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 | 67th Annual Commencement - 05/23/09
On Saturday, May 23, St. Tikhon's Seminary held its 67th Annual Commencement. This year's commencement speaker was His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH. Congratulations to all the graduates!
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 | Pilgrimage Continues: Seminarian Deacon Patrick Burns ordained to the Priesthood - 05/23/09
On May 23rd, as part of the 105th annual Pilgrimage here at St. Tikhon's Monastery/Seminary, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminarian, Deacon Patrick Burns to the Holy Priesthood. His Eminence, Archbishop NATHANIEL of Detroit concelebrated the Divine Liturgy.
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 | Womder-Working Icon of Sitka Comes to St. Tikhon's Monastery - 05/22/09
On Friday, May 22, the Miracle-working Icon of Sitka came to St. Tikhon's Monastery as part of the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Pilgrimage.
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 | Seminarian Deacon Theophan Buck ordained to the Priesthood - 05/16/09
On May 16th, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminarian, Deacon Theophan Buck to the Holy Priesthood at the Monastery Church, here at St. Tikhon's.
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 | Annual Field Education Awards Luncheon - 05/14/09 On Thursday, May 14, 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.
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 | Church School Teen Group Prepares Dinner for Homeless - 05/10/09 On Sunday, May 10 members of the St. Tikhon's Church School Teen Group and their families prepared and served dinner for over 60 homeless people at the Scranton Rescue Shelter.
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 | Mission Choir Visits St. Nicholas Church in Pittsfield, MA - 05/10/09 On Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, the Mission Choir visited St. Nicholas Church in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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 | 100th Anniversary of St. Alexis of Willkes-Barre - 05/06/09 St. Tikhon's Seminary and Monastery celebrate the feast day of St. Alexis of Willkes-Barre on the 100th Anniversary of his repose |
 | Fr. Peter Gillquist speaks at St. Tikhon's - 05/04/09 Fr. Peter Gillquist spoke to the students and staff this last week about Missions and Evangelism. |
 | Metropolitan Jonah concludes visit to Russian Orthodox Church - 05/05/09 Moscow, May 5. His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, has concluded his official visit to the Russian Orthodox Church.
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 | Seminarian Deacon John D. Jones ordained to the Priesthood - 05/02/09 On Saturday, May 2, His Eminence, Archbishop JOB ordained Seminarian Dn. John D. Jones to the Holy Priesthood at SS. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Church in Milwaukee, WI.
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 | Church School Activities - 05/03/09 During the Great Fast and the Paschal Season, St. Tikhon's Church School Children took part in many
activities. As their Lenten Charity focus, they held a bake sale on Palm Sunday raising over $300 for St. George Orthodox Hospital in Beirut. The children also participated in a Pysanky Egg Workshop, and our Teen Group was especially busy, doing grounds work in St. Tikhon's Cemetery, and reading the Psalms before the Tomb of Christ on Holy Friday. Families gathered on Bright Monday to sing hymns and bring the joy of Pascha to the residents of Wayne Woodlands Manor Nursing Home in Waymart, PA.
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 | Metropolitan Jonah visits St. Petersburg Theological Schools - 04/30/09
Seminary President’s visit to the St. Petersburg Theological Schools.
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 | Seminary President in Russia - 04/29/09 In his capacity as Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, His Beatitude, the Most Blessed Metropolitan Jonah, is currently making his first official visit to the Church of Russia. |
 | Academic Encounters - 04/29/09 On Bright Monday, April 20, 2009, on the invitation of
Tatiana Grigorievna Chelovenko, Chair of the Faculty of Religious Studies and
Theology of the University of Orel (Orel, Russia), Fr Alexander Golubov,
Academic Dean of St. Tikhon’s Seminary, met with a group of students,
instructors and staff of the Faculty.
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 | Fr. Michael and Mission Choir visit parish of St. Tikhon's graduate - 04/26/09 Fr. Michael Dahulich (Dean) and the Mission Choir visited St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Terre Haute, IN under the pastorship of St. Tikhon graduate, Fr. David Moretti on the weekend after Pascha.
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 | DOEPA celebrates Bright Wednesday Liturgy at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church - 04/22/09
The Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania celebrated Divine Liturgy at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church on Bright Wednesday under the loving direction of His Grace, Bishop Tikhon.
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 | Holy Week at St. Tikhon's - 04/18/09 Holy Week at St. Tikhon's Seminary and Monastery is always a beautiful expression of our Lord's passion and Resurrection from the dead. |
 | Palm Sunday at St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary - 04/12/09
The Seminary and Monastery communities of St. Tikhon were honored to celebrate the feast of Christ's entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) with their father in Christ, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah, who was assisted by His Grace, Bishop Tikhon.
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 | Seminary Graduate Jason Franchak Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 04/11/09
On April 11th, Lazarus Saturday, His Grace, Bishop Tikhon ordained Seminary Graduate, Jason Franchak to the Holy Diaconate at the Monastery Church, here at St. Tikhon's.
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 | Mission Choir Visits Three Saints Church in Ansonia, CT - 04/12/09 On Palm Sunday, April 12, the Mission Choir visited Three Saints Church in Ansonia, CT. |
 | Annual Vocations Retreat - 04/11/09 On Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2009, St. Tikhon's Seminary hosted its annual Vocations Retreat. The encounter, welcoming all individuals interested in visiting the theological school, was designed specifically to help men ascertain their calling to serve the Lord and His Church, especially those contemplating the Holy Priesthood or the Holy Diaconate. |
 | Fr. Constantine and Khourieh Sharon Nasr speak at St. Tikhon's - 04/07/09 Fr. Constantine Nasr, and his Khourieh, Sharon both offered their years of experience this past week to the students, staff and seminarian wives this past week.
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 | Seminarian Deacon George Mathew ordained to Full Deacon - 03/28/09 On Saturday, March 28, His Grace, Mathews Mar Barnabas, Diocesan Metropolitan, and His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, Auxiliary Diocesan Metropolitan ordained Seminarian Deacon George Mathew to Full Deacon at St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Washington, DC. |
 | Seminarian Patrick Burns is ordained to the Diaconate - 03/22/09
On Sunday, March 22, His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH ordained Seminarian Patrick Burns to the Holy Diaconate at Holy Annunciation Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Steelton, PA.
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 | Wives' Evening Education Lecture - 03/10/09 On Tuesday, March 10 Faculty Member, Dr. Harry Boosalis, Th.D. presented the lecture
"The Spiritual and Theological Significance of Icons in the Orthodox Faith".
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 | Triple Event! - 03/25/09
On the 25th of March, the Seminary and Monastery communities celebrated the feast of the Annunciation. Seminary Graduate, Deacon Kyrill Williams was ordained to the Holy Priesthood. Seminarian, Fr. John Christianson given the dignity of wearing the Epigonation.
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 | Spring 2009 Board of Trustees Meeting - 03/20/09 On Friday, March 20, 2009, the Board of Trustees of St. Tikhon's Seminary held their regular spring meeting. His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH, President of the Seminary, presided over the meeting. |
 | Seminarian Deacon James McKee is ordained to the Priesthood - 03/14/09 On Saturday, March 14, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminarian Deacon James McKee to the Holy Priesthood at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. |
 | Seminarian James Worthington ordained to the Diaconate - 03/07/09 On Saturday, March 7, His Grace, Bishop Tikhon ordained Seminarian James Worthington to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. Metropolitan Jonah was in attendance as we concluded the first week of lent. |
 | His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah visits St. Tikhon's - 03/06/09
On Friday, March 6th, Metropolitan Jonah payed a visit to the Seminary and Monastery communities. His Beatitude gave some encouraging and inspiring words as we continue the lenten journey.
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 | Clean Week Retreat - 03/06/09 From March 2-6, 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 Grace, Bishop TIKHON. |
 | Forgiveness Vespers - 03/01/09 Sunday, March 1st, the entire community of St. Tikhon's Seminary and Monastery came together to greet the coming of lent, and to ask forgiveness of each other. |
 | Ordination of Seminarian Dn. Daniel Hackney to the Priesthood - 02/22/09 On Saturday, February 22, His Grace, Bishop MARK ordained Seminarian Dn. Daniel Hackney to the Holy Priesthood at St. Elias Antiochian Church in Sylvania, OH.
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 | Holy Trinity Seminary Hosts the Spring Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OSIM) Gathering in Jordanville, NY - 02/21/09
On the weekend of February 20 - 21, Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville, NY hosted the Spring Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OSIM) gathering.
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 | Century Association Holds Annual Winter Festival - 02/15/09 On Sunday, February 15, 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. |
 | Seminarian Deacon John Christianson ordained to the Priesthood - 02/15/09 On Sunday, February 15, His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH and His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminarian Deacon John Christianson to the Holy Priesthood at St. Nicholas Antiochian Cathedral in Los Angeles, California. |
 | Student-Wives Evening Education Series - 02/10/09 On Tuesday, February 10, the Wives' Evening Lectures Series resumed with Dr. Harry Boosalis, Ph.D. on the topic "Suffering and Spiritual Life: A Theological Perspective". |
 | Seminary Alumnus Visits Egypt - 02/07/09
From January 25 - February 7, Seminary Alumnus, Paul Sidebottom visited Egypt. He followed the flight of the Holy Family from Cairo to Asuyt, afterwards visiting St. Catherine's in Sinai. |
 | Fr. David Rucker, Associate Director of OCMC Speaks at St. Tikhon's - 02/05/09 On Thursday, February 5th, Fr. David Rucker, Associate Director of OCMC Speaks to staff and students here at St. Tikhon's Seminary. The focus of the discussion was missionary work; the history, and modern day missions. |
 | Celebration of our Dean, Father Michael Dahulich's 36th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood - 02/05/09 On Thursday, February 5th, the seminary community gathered for lunch in honor of our Dean, Fr. Michael Dahulich's 36th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood. May God grant him many years! |
 | Marriage Retreat - 01/31/09
On January 30-31, St Tikhon Orthodox Theological Seminary hosted a Marriage and Family Retreat for married seminarians. Leading the retreat was Dr. Philip Mamalakis, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary.
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 | Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple - 02/02/09 On the evening of February 1 and the morning of February 2, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple. |
 | Century Association Hosts Lunch in Honor of St. Tatiana, Patron Saint of Students, for the Students, Faculty and Staff - 01/29/09 On Thursday, January 29, the St. Tikhon's Seminary Century Association hosted a special lunch in Honor of St. Tatiana, Patron Saint of Students, for the Students, Faculty and Staff. The meal was cooked by Fr. Joseph Martin of Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Wilkes-Barre and the desserts were made by the members of the Century Association. We are indeed grateful to the officers and members of the Century Association for their generous support of the work of St. Tikhon's Seminary. |
 | Seminarian Deacon Stephen DeYoung ordained to the Priesthood - 01/11/09 On Sunday, January 11, His Grace, Bishop THOMAS ordained Seminarian Deacon Stephen DeYoung to the Holy Priesthood at St. Ignatius Antiochian Church in Florida, New York. |
 | Annual "March for Life" - 01/22/09 On Thursday, January 22, members of the seminary community joined His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH, 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. |
 | Mission Choir Visits the Catedral de la Ascension del Senor in Mexico City for the Enthronement of His Grace, Bishop ALEJO of Mexico City and all Mexico - 01/18/09 On Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, the Mission Choir visited the Catedral de la Ascension del Senor in Mexico City for the Enthronement of His Grace, Bishop ALEJO of Mexico City and all Mexico. |
 | Seminarian Subdeacon Nathan Thompson is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 01/04/09 On Sunday, January 4, His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH ordained Seminarian Subdeacon Nathan Thompson to the Holy Diaconate at St. Peter the Apostle Antiochian Church in San Dimas, California. |
 | Seminary Graduate Kyrill Williams is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 12/13/08 On Saturday, December 13, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminary Graduate Kyrill Williams to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. |
 | Mission Choir Performs at Trinity Episcopal Church - 12/12/08 On Friday, December 12, the Mission Choir presented a program of Orthodox Music at Trinity Episcopal Church in Carbondale, PA. |
 | Seminary Graduate and Instructor in Music Hierodeacon Sergius (Bowyer) is Ordained to the Holy Priesthood - 12/12/08 On Friday, December 12, His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH ordained Seminary Graduate and Instructor in Music Hierodeacon Sergius (Bowyer), who is a member of the Monastic Brotherhood, to the Holy Priesthood at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. |
 | Local Parishes distribute Christmas Gifts to Married Seminarians and their Families - 12/07/08 On Sunday, December 7, led by Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, parishioners from Holy Dormition Church in Binghamton, New York, as well as Saints Peter and Paul in Endicott, New York, pastored by Fr. Alexei Karlgut delivered Christmas gifts to the Married Student families. We are ever thankful for this blessing of love and support for our seminary and our families!
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 | Annual Church School Christmas Pageant - 12/07/08 On Sunday, December 7, 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 - 12/06/08 On Saturday, December 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas, The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) delivered Christmas gifts to over 35 Seminary families through their St. Nicholas Project. |
 | Voluntary Library Assistant Robert Roth Presents Scholarship to Seminarian Zachary Lynch - 12/06/08 On Saturday, December 6, following the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Feast of St. Nicholas, Voluntary Library Assistant Robert Roth Presented a full Scholarship to Seminarian Zachary Lynch for the academic year. |
 | Seminary Graduate and Instructor in Music Father Sergius (Bowyer) is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 12/06/08 On Saturday, December 6, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminary Graduate and Instructor in Music Father Sergius (Bowyer), who is a member of the Monastic Brotherhood, to the Holy Diaconate at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. |
 | St. Nicholas Day Reception - 12/05/08 On Friday, December 5, Students, Staff, Faculty and their families gathered after Vigil at the annual reception to celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas. Everyone enjoyed food and fellowship, as well as a visit from "St. Nicholas" himself. |
 | The Very Reverend Jason Del Vitto Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 12/04/08 On Thursday, December 4, the Very Reverend Father Jason Del Vitto from St. George Antiochian Church in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, visited St. Tikhon's Seminary and offered an evening lecture to the community on the subject of: "Nurturing the Domestic Church: Caring for the Clergy and their Family." |
 | Married Students and Wives Attend Dinner and Presentation about the Married Student Housing Project - 12/02/08 On Tuesday, December 2, Representatives the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) hosted a dinner and made a presentation to the Married Students and Student-Wives about the Married Student Housing Project for St. Tikhon's Seminary. |
 | Mission Choir Visits St. George Antiochian Church in Terre Haute, Indiana - 11/23/08 On Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, the Mission Choir visited St. George Antiochian Church in Terre Haute, Indiana. |
 | Fall 2008 Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM) Gathering - 11/23/08 On the weekend of November 21-23, the seminary students from the various seminaries in North America gathered at St. Vladimir's Seminary in Crestwood, New York, for the Fall Gathering of the Orthodox Inter-Seminary Movement (OISM). |
 | Feast of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple - 11/21/08 On the evening of November 20 and the morning of November 21, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH 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. |
 | His Beatitude, Metropolitan JONAH Makes First Primatial Visit to St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary - 11/20/08 On Thursday, November 20, the monastery and seminary communities came together to welcome His Beatitude, the Most Blessed JONAH, Archbishop of Washington and New York, Metropolitan of all America and Canada, who made his first Primatial Visit following his election on November 12 at the 15th All-American Council. |
 | Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Concludes - 11/18/08 On Tuesday, November 18, Dr. Mary Ford, Ph.D., concluded this semester's Wives' Evening Education classes on the topic, "Spirituality within Hermeneutics & Patristics". |
 | St. Tikhon's Church School Charity Dinner - 11/16/08 On Sunday, November 16, the St. Tikhon's Church School hosted a Pasta Dinner to raise money for their annual Nativity Fast charity project. The OCA Christmas Stocking Project was this year's focus. |
 | His Grace, Bishop JONAH of Fort Worth Elected Metropolitan of All America and Canada - 11/12/08 On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, His Grace, Bishop JONAH of Fort Worth was elected Archbishop of Washington and New York and Metropolitan of All America and Canada at the 15th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America. |
 | Dn. Stephen Holley Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 11/11/08 On Tuesday, Novemebr 11, Dn. Stephen Holley from St. Michael Antiochian Church in Whittier, California, visited St. Tikhon's Seminary and offered an evening lecture to the community on the subject of: "Choosing the Right Partner for Life." |
 | Student-Wives Fall Evening Education Series Begins - 11/04/08 On Tuesday, November 4, Dr. Mary Ford, Ph.D., kicked off the first of this year's Wives' Evening Education classes on the topic, "Spirituality within Hermeneutics & Patristics". This program offers condensed evening courses taught by seminary professors for student-wives' spiritual growth & education during their time at seminary with their husbands. |
 | Third Annual Youth Talent Show - 10/30/08 On the evening of Thursday, October 30, the children of St. Tikhon’s Seminary were given the opportunity to show what a talented group they are at the 3rd Annual St. Michael’s Day Talent Show and Dinner. |
 | Student-Wives Attend Guest Lecture - 10/24/08 On Friday, October 24, Student-Wives were graced with the animated presence of Khouria Olga Atty of St. Michael’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Louisville Kentucky. Olga, wife of Fr. Alexander Atty, is also the granddaughter and daughter of Orthodox priests. |
 | St. Tikhon's Seminary 70th Anniversary Celebration - 10/23/08 On Thursday, October 23, St. Tikhon's Seminary celebrated its 70th Anniversary. His Grace, Bishop TIKHON, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN and His Grace, Bishop MARK joined close to 200 attendees which included members of the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty, staff, seminarians, alumni and friends. |
 | His Grace, Bishop MARK Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 10/23/08 On Wednesday and Thursday, October 22-23, His Grace, the Right Reverend MARK, Bishop of Toledo, and the Mid-West of the Antiochian Archdiocese visited St. Tikhon's Seminary. His Grace attended classes, gave an address and had lunch with the seminarians. |
 | His Grace, Bishop MARK Spends the Evening with the Students from the Antiochian Archdiocese - 10/21/08 On Tuesday, October 21, His Grace, Bishop MARK of the Antiochian Diocese of Toledo and the Mid-west spent the evening with the students from the Antiochian Archdiocese. |
 | His Eminence, Archbishop JOB Spends the Evening with the Students from the Midwest - 10/19/08 On Sunday, October 19, His Eminence, Archbishop JOB of the Diocese of Chicago and the Mid-west spent the evening with the students from his diocese. |
 | 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Concludes - 10/14/08 On Tuesday, October 14, the 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series concluded with Dr. Philip Mamalakis, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Care, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, who spoke on the theme: "The Sacrament of Family Life." |
 | Annual Founder's Day Celebration and Tonsuring of Two Seminarians as Readers - 10/12/08 On Sunday, October 12, St. Tikhon's Monastery and Seminary celebrated their Annual Founder's Day Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Dinner. Before the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Seminarians James Worthington and Ian Burgess were tonsured as Readers by His Grace, Bishop TIKHON. |
 | Seminarian Stephen DeYoung is Ordained to the Holy Diaconate - 10/12/08 On Sunday, October 12, His Grace, Bishop THOMAS ordained Seminarian Stephen DeYoung to the Holy Diaconate at St. Mary Antiochian Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. |
 | His Grace, Bishop THOMAS Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 10/09/08 On Thursday, October 9, 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 gave an address and had lunch with the seminarians. |
 | Feast of St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and Founder of St. Tikhon's Monastery - 10/09/08 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. |
 | 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Continues - 10/07/08 On Tuesday, October 7, the 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series continued with the Very Rev. Archpriest George H. Shalhoub, Pastor of the Antiochian Orthodox Basilica of St. Mary, Livonia, Michigan, who spoke on the theme: "The Miracle of Dialogue in Marriage." |
 | Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Binghamton, New York, Distributes New Clothes and Coats to Married Seminarians and their Families - 10/06/08 On Monday, October 6, parishioners from Dormition of the Theotokos Orthodox Church in Binghamton, NY visited with married-student families and distributed new clothes and coats that they had been purchasing throughout the year. We are very thankful for their continual love and support.
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 | 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Continues - 09/30/08 On Tuesday, September 30, the 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series continued with David C. Ford, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Church History at St. Tikhon’s Seminary, who spoke on the theme: "The Home as a Little Church." |
 | 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series Begins - 09/23/08 On Tuesday, September 23, the 38th Annual Adult Educational Lecture Series began with the Very Reverend Father Joseph Purpura, Director of Youth Ministry of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, who spoke on the theme: "Christian Marriage and Family." |
 | Pilgrimage to Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery - 09/20/08 On Saturday, September 20, several students and family members from the St. Tikhon’s Seminary community made a pilgrimage to Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery. |
 | His Grace, Bishop MAXIM and the Belgrade Theological Choir Visit St. Tikhon's Seminary - 09/15/08 On Monday, September 15, His Grace, Bishop MAXIM of the Serbian Diocese of Western America, and the Belgrade Theological Choir visited St. Tikhon's Seminary as part of their tour of the United States. |
 | Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross - 09/14/08 On the evening of September 13 and the morning of September 14, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Hierarchial Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross. |
 | Dr. John Demakis Visits St. Tikhon's Seminary - 09/11/08 On Thursday, September 11, Dr. John Demakis, a Retired Physician, Health Services Research Consultant and Member of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion (OCAMPR), visited St. Tikhon's Seminary and offered an evening lecture to the community on the subject of: "Health and Healing in Byzantium: A Legacy to Build On." |
 | Annual Alumni Picnic - 09/09/08 On Tuesday, September 9, members of St. Tikhon’s Alumni Association sponsored the Annual Alumni Picnic, welcoming faculty members, staff, students and the families back to the campus for another fall semester.
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 | Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos - 09/08/08 On the evening of September 7 and the morning of September 8, the monastic and seminary communities gathered with His Grace, Bishop TIKHON to celebrate the Vigil and Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos. |
 | Student-Wives Hold Their First Gathering - 09/04/08 On Thursday, September 4, the Student-Wives held a reception to meet the faculty followed by an orientation meeting for the new academic year. |
 | 2008 Opening Retreat - 08/29/08 On August 28-29, the new and returning seminarians kicked off the 2008-2009 academic year with the annual St. Tikhon’s Seminary Opening Retreat. This year’s theme was “Seminary Life as Preparation for the Priesthood”, and featured presentations by His Grace, Bishop TIKHON, Very Rev. Daniel Geeza, Very Rev. Michael Dahulich, and Rev. Fr. David Mezynski. |
 | 2008 New Student Orientation - 08/27/08 On August 25-27, the incoming students were given an orientation about the life of the seminary. |
 | 3rd Annual Vacation Church School - 08/22/08 During the week of August 18-22, 35 children, together with 15 seminarians and their wives, participated in our 3rd annual, week-long Vacation Church School for the Seminary. |
 | Father Michael Dahulich Visits Brazil - 08/19/08 During the week of August 11-19, Father Michael Dahulich visited Brazil at the invitation of the Serbian Church in Brazil. |
 | Seminary Graduate Deacon Adam Sexton is Ordained to the Holy Priesthood - 08/10/08 On Sunday, August 10, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON ordained Seminary Graduate Deacon Adam Sexton to the Holy Priesthood at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. Father Adam is currently awaiting assignment in the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. |
 | Father Michael Dahulich Speaks at the Eagle River Institute in Alaska - 08/05/08 From July 25 - August 5, Father Michael Dahulich visited the State of Alaska. The main purpose of his visit was to speak at the Annual Eagle River Institute hosted by St. John the Evangelist Antiochian Cathedral. |
 | Seminary Graduate Deacon Nikolai Meyers is Ordained to the Holy Priesthood - 07/20/08 On Sunday, July 20, His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH of the Antiochian Diocese of Los Angeles and the West, ordained Seminary Graduate Deacon Nikolai Meyers to the Holy Priesthood at St. Andrew Antiochian Church in Riverside, California. Father Nikolai has been assigned as the Assistant Pastor of St. John Church in Memphis, Tennessee. |
 | Miracle-Working Kursk-Root Icon Comes to St. Tikhon's Monastery - 05/24/08 On Saturday, May 24, the Miracle-working Kursk-Root Icon came to St. Tikhon's Monastery as part of the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Pilgrimage. |
 | 66th Annual Commencement - 05/24/08 On Saturday, May 24, St. Tikhon's Seminary held its 66th Annual Commencement. This year's commencement speaker was His Eminence, the Most Reverend SERAPHIM, Archbishop of Ottawa and the Archdiocese of Canada. Congratulations to all the graduates! |
 | Relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov Come to St. Tikhon's Monastery - 05/23/08 On Friday, May 23, the relics of St. Seraphim of Sarov came to St. Tikhon's Monastery marking the beginning of the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Pilgrimage. |
 | Feast of Mid-Pentecost and Presentation of Boy Scout Religious Award to Seminarian Son - 05/21/08 On Wednesday, May 21, His Grace, Bishop TIKHON celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Mid-Pentecost. At the end of the service His Grace blessed water and sprinkled the whole Monastery Church. His Grace also presented the Alpha Omega Award (The Boy Scouts of America's Orthodox Religious Award) to Anthony Moretti, son of third year student Father David Moretti. |
 | Annual End-of-Year Picnic - 05/20/08 On Tuesday, May 20, the Student Government sponsored an End-of-Year Picnic for all students and student families. The Seminary Church School gave out awards and held games for the children. Fellowship, food, and fun were enjoyed by all. |
 | Seminarian Deacon George Elliott is Ordained to the Holy Priesthood - 05/18/08 On Sunday, May 18, His Beatitude, Metropolitan HERMAN ordained Seminarian Deacon George Elliott to the Holy Priesthood at St. Tikhon's Monastery Church. |
 | Mission Choir Visits St. Joseph Church in Wheaton, Illinois - 05/18/08 On Sunday, May 18, the Mission Choir visited St. Joseph Church in Wheaton, Illinois. |
 | Third Annual Wives Appreciation Dinner - 05/15/08 On Thursday, May 15, a special dinner was held in honor of the student wives. The dinner was prepared and served by the married seminarians in appreciation for their wives’ support during their time at seminary. |
 | 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. |
 | Mission Choir Visits Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Herkimer, NY - 05/11/08 On Saturday and Sunday, May 10-11, the Mission Choir visited Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Herkimer, New York. |
 | 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. |
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