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St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road, Crestwood, New York 10707-1699
A Full Day of Prayer, Fellowship, and Educational Events
Sponsored by St. Vladimir's Theological Foundation
The Gospel in America Today is the theme for this year's Orthodox Education Day, to be held at St. Vladimir's Seminary (Crestwood, NY) on Saturday, October 4, 1997. Education Day this year will commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of St Innocent, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to America. The Orthodox Church in America is celebrating 1997 as the Year of St Innocent.
Entrance is free. All events will take place whether rain or shine. Call 914-961-8313 (M-F, 9-5 EDT) -- or visit our webpage http://www.svots.edu/Travel-Directions -- if you need directions.
St. Vladimir's Seminary is located 20 miles north of central Manhattan (30 minutes by train from GCT on the Metro-North Harlem Line) in Westchester County
Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi, SVS Professor of Old Testament, will deliver the keynote address for the day. SVS faculty members and others will make additional presentations and conduct discussion groups on issues related to the theme.
In addition to the educational sessions, the day includes:
| 9:15 AM | Hierarchical Divine Liturgy Metropolitan THEODOSIUS SVS Chorale -- Prof. David Drillock, Director | Main Tent, with procession from the Chapel | |
| 1:00-1:45 PM | Keynote Address: "The Gospel in America Today!" Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi | Main Tent | |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | "The Gospel Message for Youth Today: Moral and Ethical Issues in Contemporary Life" A discussion for high-school and college-age youth with Fr. Joseph Purpura, Chairman of the Department of Youth, Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, and Dn. Michael Anderson, Director of the Office fof Youth and Adult Ministries of the Orthodox Church in America | Meet on the south side of the Chapel. If it rains, meet on the front porch of the main building. | |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Children's Activities Peggy Meyendorff | Children's Activities Tent | |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Library Open House Eleana Silk, Librarian | Education Building | |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | "Reading the Gospels Today" John Barnet SVS Lecturer in New Testament | Bashir Auditorium, Education Building | |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | "The Gospel and Education" Dr. John Boojamra, SVS Adjunct Professor of Religious Education and Church History, Director of Field Education | Kunett Auditorium, Chapel Basement | |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | Festival of Music Balalaika Orchestra | Main Tent | |
| 2:00 & 3:00 PM | Tour of New Construction at St. Vladimir's Led by Prof. David Drillock and Ted Bazil | Meet at Foundation Booth | |
| 3:00-3:45 PM | Repeat of: "Reading the Gospels Today" John Barnet SVS Lecturer in New Testament | Bashir Auditorium, Education Building | |
| 3:00-3:45 PM | Repeat of: "The Gospel and Education" Dr. John Boojamra, SVS Adjunct Professor of Religious Education and Church History, Director of Field Education | Kunett Auditorium, Chapel Basement | |
| 3:15 PM | Memorial Service | Three Hierarchs Chapel | |
| 4:00-4:45 PM | "The Gospel in America Today": Concluding Discussion Fr. Paul Nadim Tarazi and other speakers & panelists | Main Tent | |
| 5:00 PM | Great Vespers | Three Hierarchs Chapel |
Exhibits this year include:
The continuing success of Ed Day is largely due to volunteers such as yourself. If you would like to donate time or materials (food or equipment) please contact Sergius Halvorsen at St. Vladimir's Seminary (914-961-8313). Feel free to call if you have any further questions.