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“That They May Be One, As We Are One”: Part 2

Priest Anthony Roeber, Ph.D., professor of Church History at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, presented four Lenten talks to the entire seminary community on February 19–20, 2018, as they gathered in Three Hierarchs Chapel for worship and reflection to mark the beginning of the season of Great Lent. Father Anthony based his talks on the “Great Farewell Discourse” of our Lord Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of St. John (John 14–17). Focusing on the words, “That they may be one, as we are one” (John 17.21), he challenged Orthodox Christians to love, trust, and seek unity with others—whether they are inside or outside the borders of the faith.




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“That They May Be One, As We Are One”: Part 3

Priest Anthony Roeber, Ph.D., professor of Church History at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, presented four Lenten talks to the entire seminary community on February 19–20, 2018, as they gathered in Three Hierarchs Chapel for worship and reflection to mark the beginning of the season of Great Lent. Father Anthony based his talks on the “Great Farewell Discourse” of our Lord Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of St. John (John 14–17). Focusing on the words, “That they may be one, as we are one” (John 17.21), he challenged Orthodox Christians to love, trust, and seek unity with others—whether they are inside or outside the borders of the faith.




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“That They May Be One, As We Are One”: Part 4

Priest Anthony Roeber, Ph.D., professor of Church History at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, presented four Lenten talks to the entire seminary community on February 19–20, 2018, as they gathered in Three Hierarchs Chapel for worship and reflection to mark the beginning of the season of Great Lent. Father Anthony based his talks on the “Great Farewell Discourse” of our Lord Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of St. John (John 14–17). Focusing on the words, “That they may be one, as we are one” (John 17.21), he challenged Orthodox Christians to love, trust, and seek unity with others—whether they are inside or outside the borders of the faith.




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Boston Byzantine Choir: A Quarter-Century Journey of Byzantine Chant in English

On its return to Orthodox Education Day at St. Vladimir's Seminary October 6, 2018, the Boston Byzantine Choir, directed by Charles R. Marge, delivered a beautiful performance at Three Hierarchs Chapel in celebration of the choir's own 25th anniversary.




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Starting and Growing an Orthodox Parish: Lessons from America

What can be learned from the Orthodox Mission to Alaska? How should the spirit of the early Church in the Roman empire inspire the life of a new parish? Saint Vladimir’s Seminary President Fr. Chad Hatfield offered insights and practical advice on mission planting at Holy Theophany Russian Orthodox Church in Bergen, Norway on December 6, 2019. The talk was organized in part by St. Vladimir's Alumnus Fr. Theodor Svane (’15) and the parish Fr. Theodore serves, Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Mission Parish, also in Bergen.




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Praying Alone: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 1

Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." Seminary President Fr Chad Hatfield, in this first reflection, offers thoughts on "Praying Alone."




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Praying Together: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 2

Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." In this reflection, Dr Vitaly Permiakov, the Seminary's assistant professor of liturgical theology, leads a meditation on "Praying Together."




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Working Alone: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 3

Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." Saint Vladimir’s Director of Music Harrison Russin reflects on “Working Alone” in this third of the retreat meditations.




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Working Together: Lenten Retreat Meditations, Part 4

Saint Vladimir's Seminary entered into its annual, two-day Lenten Retreat on Clean Monday and Tuesday, March 15 and 16, 2021. Four talks delivered over the two days followed the theme of "Ora et Labora: The Foundations of Spirituality According to the Rule of St Benedict of Nursia." In this final meditation, Fr Nicholas Roth, the Seminary’s Spiritual Formation Director and Ecclesiarch, speaks of “Working Together.”




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Scripture and Tradition - Part 1: Presuppositions

In his first podcast, Dn. Michael tackles the question of Sola Scriptura and the Tradition of the Church.




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Scripture and Tradition - Part 2: Proof Texts

Dn. Michael continues exploring the role of Scripture in the Orthodox Church and examines common proof texts used to defend Sola Scriptura—a premise that is not so much erroneous as it is impossible.




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Scripture and Tradition - Part 3: Tradition

What do Orthodox Christians say about Tradition and how does that compare with Roman Catholic and Evangelical assumptions?




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Fasting: What and Why - Part 1

It can seem sometimes that if we are not fasting, we are preparing to fast in the Orthodox Church. In part 1, Dn. Michael helps understand why we fast.




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Fasting: What and Why - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his study on fasting in an age of self-gratification and excess.




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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 1

In the first of a series, Dn. Michael introduces us to the Ecumenical Councils and their importance in Christian history and theology.




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The Ecumenical Councils - Part 2

Dn. Michael continues his introduction to the Ecumenical Councils and asks the question "Why does truth matter?"




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For the Life of the World: Part One

A brand new season of At the Intersection of East and West. Dcn. Michael will lead his Sunday-school class through Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy. Listen to the first episode here.




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For the Life of the World: Part Two

Dcn. Michael tackles the second half of chapter one of Alexander Schmemann's book For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy.




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For the Life of the World: Part Three

Dcn. Michael echoes Fr. Schmemann's assertion that paradise and all other utopian dreams died with the death of Christ.




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For the Life of the World: Part Four

Dcn. Michael Hyatt takes his class through the Divine Liturgy, explaining the significance of each moment up through the Kiss of Peace.




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For the Life of the World: Part Five

Dcn. Michael continues taking his class through the Divine Liturgy, this time focusing on what's commonly called "the Liturgy of the Table."




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For the Life of the World: Part Six

Dcn. Michael tackles Fr. Alexander Schmemann's insights into "the sanctification of time."




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For the Life of the World: Part Seven

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of chapter three of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy, this time focusing on the Christian year.




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For the Life of the World: Part Eight

Dcn. Michael discusses the sanctification of time as it relates to the Christian day.




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For the Life of the World: Part Nine

Dn. Michael discusses the sacraments of initiation—Baptism and Chrismation.




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For the Life of the World: Part Ten

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the sacraments of initiation, this time focusing exclusively on Chrismation.




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For the Life of the World: Part Eleven

Dn. Michael investigates the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.




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For the Life of the World: Part Twelve

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony.




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For the Life of the World: Part Thirteen

Dcn. Michael tackles the Orthodox funeral service and the Sacrament of Healing.




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For the Life of the World: Part Fourteen

Dn. Michael explains that being witnesses is part of our identity in Christ—not something that we do, but something that we are.




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Great Lent: Part One

Dn. Michael begins a new series based on Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha.




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Great Lent: Part Two

Dn. Michael discusses the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.




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Great Lent: Part Three

Dn. Michael continues his discussion of the five Sundays that precede the start of Great Lent.




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Great Lent: Part Four

Dn. Michael considers four aspects of Lenten worship: atmosphere, prayer, Scripture, and hymns.




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Great Lent: Part Five

Dn. Michael begins discussing the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.




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Great Lent: Part Six

Dn. Michael reminds us that it is only by knowing the way that we make it to Pascha.




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Great Lent: Part Seven

Dn. Michael asks the question, "How can we apply Fr. Alexander's teachings on Great Lent to our lives?"




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Great Lent - Part Eight

In the final episode in the study of Fr. Alexander Schmemann's book Great Lent: Journey to Pascha, Dn. Michael discusses the Appendix where Fr. Alexander talks about the importance of frequent communion.




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Conversion Story - Part 2

Dn. Michael shares his conversion story in this two-part lecture given at the Missions and Evangelism Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. His series, "In But Not Of," will continue next week.




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Reconciliation - Part 3

Dn. Michael concludes his series on reconciliation with advice on when and how to confront someone.




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Spread the Word: Part 1

Dn. Michael begins a new series on the Conciliar Press book Spread the Word by Fr. Michael Keiser. Here he discusses the five critical components of Early Church evangelism.




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Spread the Word: Part 2

Dn. Michael shares the four New Testament sources from which we can learn about evangelism.




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Spread the Word: Part 3

Dn. Michael details the three ways in which the Early Church demonstrated its emphasis on evangelism: roving evangelists, the appointment of clergy for evangelistic efforts, and the expectation that ordinary lay people should be involved in evangelistic outreach.




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 1

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency?




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 2

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at Chapter 7 of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares two more in this episode: gratitude and confession/community.




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6 Practices to Combat Despondency, Part 3

Dn. Michael Hyatt begins continues his look at chapter seven of Time and Despondency written by Dr. Nicole Roccas. What are the steps available to us to combat despondency? He shares the last two in this episode: Labor/Leisure and Humor.




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Peace on Earth - The Poison of Unresolved Conflict

Between now and Christmas, Dn. Michael Hyatt teaches a short series entitled Peace on Earth. In this episode he focuses in on unresolved conflict at home, work, and church and the tools given to us by God to avoid them.




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Peace on Earth - The Priority of Reconciliation

In part 2 of his mini-series during this Nativity season, Dn. Michael Hyatt works through the Matthew 18 principle of reconciling with our brother and uses his own family to help illustrate the point.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 1

In a new series, Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt team teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In this first episode we learn that the purpose in marriage is not happiness but holiness.




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Sacred Marriage - Part 2

Dn. Michael and Gail Hyatt continue to teach through the book Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas. In part 2, they talk about the priority of pleasing God in our marriages.