SOUTH CANAAN, PA/YONKERS, NY [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest conducted his spring visits to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary from Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, March 6 to meet with the seminarians of the Midwest.
On Tuesday evening, the Archbishop arrived at St. Vladimir’s Seminary with Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Chancellor, and Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, and Deacon Timothy Heinbokel. The delegation attended Great Compline and then gathered the seminarians and their family’s for dinner.
On the following day, March 4, the Archbishop celebrated his name day. At the conclusion of Matins at the Three Hierarchs Chapel, Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Rector, greeted the Archbishop and intoned “Many years” for him on the joyous occasion. The Archbishop reflected on the life of his heavenly patron encouraging the students to attentive and generous like St. Daniel of Moscow. Dr. Ionut Alexandru Tudorie, Dean of the Seminary, welcomed the Archbishop as well. The Archbishop and the fathers met with the Midwest seminarians for the remainder of the morning.
That evening, the Archbishop traveled to St. Tikhon’s Seminary and had dinner with the seminarians and their families. On Thursday, March 5, the Archbishop met with Archpriest John Parker, Dean of the Seminary and Priest Paul Witek, Dean of Academic Affairs, as well as the Midwest students throughout the morning.
The Archbishop remained at St. Tikhon’s for another day to attend the seminary’s board meeting, which the Archbishop is a member of.
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