In honor of the 75th Anniversary Celebration for the founding of the seminary, the Alumni Association of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA is sponsoring a pilgrimage and education tour to Israel and Jordan May 12-25, 2013.

The 13-day pilgrimage includes visits to holy sites in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Galilee; desert monasteries; and important archeological sites. In addition, the Association is sponsoring a comprehensive cultural tour and religious pilgrimage to Russia June 23 through July 6, 2013, which will include visits to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Valaam and Novgorod.

Seminary rector, His Grace, Bishop Michael of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey, will lead both trips.

For additional information or to register, please contact Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky at ortours@gmail.com or 607-797-1058, and/or visit www.orthodoxtours.com.