SVOTS to Celebrate Class of 2025 with Commencement Ceremony on May 17
St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) will host its Class of 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The event begins with a prayer of thanksgiving at 2:00 p.m. Eastern in Three Hierarchs Chapel, followed by the formal ceremony at approximately 2:30 p.m. in the Metropolitan Philip Auditorium, John G. Rangos building.
The featured speaker will be the Very Rev. Dr. Paul Tarazi, Professor Emeritus, who taught at SVOTS for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2014. A respected biblical scholar, Fr Paul is known for his work in both Old and New Testament studies, as well as his authorship of numerous commentaries and theological texts.
The ceremony will be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. Interested participants are asked to register to receive the Zoom link.
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