2019 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
V. Rev. Fr. Theodore Pulcini
Pastor of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
THEME:
“For Our Deliverance From All Wrath: Anger as a Personal and Pastoral Issue”
2018 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
Rev. Dr. Patrick Viscuso
Professor of Canon Law at the Antiochian House of Studies
THEME:
“Does the Church have Rules?: An Exploration of the Church’s Canons and their Meaning for Today”
2017 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
Archimandrite Jack Khalil
Abbot of Our Lady of Balamand Patriarchal Monastery
THEME:
"Saints of Antioch: Past, Present, Future”
2016 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
Archimandrite Irenei Steenberg
Dean and Director of Studies at Sts. Cyril & Athanasius Orthodox Institute
THEME:
"The Church as Shepherd and Man as Sheep: Renewing the Mystery of the Pastoral Life"
2015 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
His Grace, Bishop MICHAEL
Bishop of New York and the Diocese of New York and New Jersey and Rector of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
&
Very Rev. Steven Voytovich
Dean of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
THEME:
"Practical Issues in the Life of an Orthodox Priest."
His Eminence, Metropolitan JOSEPH's Opening Remarks
His Grace, Bishop MICHAEL's Introductory Presentation
2014 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
Monk Maximos
Professor of Theology
Hellenic College and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
THEME:
"Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent" (Luke 24:29).
His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH's Opening Remarks
Presentation 12013 Clergy Seminar
FEATURING:
Rev. Alkiviadis C. Calivas, Th.D.
Professor Emeritus of Liturgics
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
THEME:
“Pastoral Issues in the Administration of the Holy Mysteries of the Church”
His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH's Opening Remarks
Introductory Presentation Questions & Answers
Presentation 1 Questions & Answers
Presentation 3 Questions & Answers
Presentation 5 Questions & Answers
FEATURING:
Dr. Harry Boosalis
Professor of Dogmatic Theology
St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary
THEME:
"Knowing God, Suffering for Him and Loving His People: The Personal Experience of the Parish Priest"
Opening Remarks by His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH
Introductory Presentation
Presentation 1
Presentation 1 - Questions and Answers
Presentation 2
Presentation 2 - Questions and Answers
Presentation 3
Presentation 3 - Questions and Answers
Presentation 4
Presentation 5
Presentation 5 - Questions and Answers
Closing Remarks by His Eminence, Archbishop JOSEPH
FEATURING:
His Eminence, the Most Reverend EPHREM
Metropolitan of Tripoli, El Koura and Dependencies
“Be Mindful, O Lord, of the Priesthood, the Diaconate, and Every Priestly Rank.”
Opening-Remarks by His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH
Introduction by His Eminence, Metropolitan-EPHREM
Presentation 1
Presentation 1 - Questions and Answers
Presentation 2
Presentation 2 - Questions and Answers
Remarks by Bishop JOSEPH
Presentation 3 (Brother Gregory)
Presentation 3 - Questions and Answers
Additional Questions and Answers Part 1
Additional Questions and Answers Part 2
Presentation 4
FEATURING:
His Grace, the Right Reverend ILIA
Titular Bishop of Philomelion, Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America
“...but make us worthy to approach Thee by mouth and heart…”:
The Priest, Pastor and Spiritual Father
Introduction: The Priesthood An Introduction in Sanctity and Service
Session 1: The Priesthood Origin and Calling
Session 2: Questions and Answers
Session 3: Priestly Vestments, Consecration and Ordination Session
Session 4: Questions and Answers
Session 5: Priestly Offerings as Sacrifice and Blessing
Session 6: From Oppression to Renewal The Orthodox Church in Albania
FEATURING:
His Grace, the Right Reverend TIKHON
Bishop of Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania (OCA)
Pursing a Spiritual Manner of Living:
Ascestical Struggle and Liturgical Prayer as Doors to Divine Life
His Grace, Bishop JOSEPH's Opening Remarks
Introduction
Introduction Questions and Answers
Session 1: Holy Week, The Theological Center of the Liturgical Year
Session 1 Questions and Answers
Session 1 Additional Questions and Answers
Session 2: Obedience, The Tomb of the Will
Session 2 Questions and Answers
Session 3: St. John the Baptist as a Model for Monks and Priests
Session 3 Questions and Answers
Session 4: The Psalms and our Spiritual Ascent
Session 4 Questions and Answers
Session 5: Prayer of the Heart and the Spirit of the World
Session 5 Questions and Answers
Session 6: Humility, The Path to Christ
Session 6 Questions and Answers
FEATURING:
Very Reverend Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou
St. John the Baptist Monastery in Essex, England
Sing unto the Lord A new song:
The Three Stages of Spiritual Life in the Theology of Elder Sophrony
Session 1: Introduction and From Faith to Faith
Session 1 Questions and Answers
Session 2: Sing a New Song and Longing to See
Session 2 Questions and Answers
Session 3: Entering into a New Covenant
Session 3 Questions and Answers
Session 4: The Merciful Chastening
Session 4 Questions and Answers
Session 5: Blessed Despair and Creative Suffering
Session 5 Questions and Answers
Session 6: Saving Truth of Self-knowledge
Session 6 Questions and Answers
Session 7: Struggle with Temptation and Godly Zeal
Session 7 Questions and Answers
Session 8: Knowledge of the Ways of Salvation
Session 8 Questions and Answers
Session 9: Gratitude
Session 9 Questions and Answers
