His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Makes Archpastoral Visit to St. Tikhon’s and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminaries

During the first weeks of September, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon made archpastoral visits to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, PA, and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in Yonkers, NY, marking the beginning of the new academic year at both seminaries.

On Thursday, September 3, His Beatitude traveled to St. Tikhon’s Seminary accompanied by Archpriest Alessandro Margheritino, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, and Archpriest David Bozeman, Secretary of the Orthodox Church in America.

During the two day visit, His Beatitude met with seminarians, staff, and attended services at the monastery church. On Friday, September 4, His Beatitude met with seminarians over breakfast and offered a presentation welcoming new and returning students to the academic year. In his remarks, His Beatitude reflected on the work of seminary formation and offered practical guidance for the students in their studies as he encouraged them to “be steadfast in your faithfulness to the tradition of the Church, but be creative in doing so.” Fr. Alessandro also offered a presentation to the seminarians.

On Sunday afternoon, September 13, His Beatitude…