New Publication from Pastoral School Professor

A new publication is available from Dr. Aleksandr Andreev, our Professor of Liturgics in the Pastoral School. 

This is a a Russian-language Parimiink (Old Testament Lessons used in the Divine Services) into Russian from the Greek text of the Septuagint.

This was originally published by Moscow Theological Academy in two volumes. On offer now is a one-volume republication for the "diaspora". It includes a scholarly introduction, the text of all Old Testament lessons, and an index.

THE BOOK IS ON SALE VIA THE PRINT ON DEMAND SERVICE LULU

Although Russian language texts are not used in the Divine Services, this would be a very interesting book for the library for any Russian speaking Orthodox Christian. Your support for Professor Andreev is greatly appreciated!

Asking Your Prayers,

Fr. Gregory

Interesting Thesis Opportunity for Russian/English Speakers

An unpublished work by Archpriest Rostislav Gan, written in Russian, could be translated into English to fulfill the thesis requirement. This is essentially a detailed description about how pontifical services were celebrated in Harbin, China with instructions for everyone from the subdeacons to the Metropolitan of Harbin. In the appendix, there are some thoughts by Fr. Rostislav on commemorations. Fr. Rostislav’s grandson, Archpriest Serafim Gan, has added footnotes about how certain things were done by well-known Protodeacons of ROCOR and in various centers of ROCOR. This would be a very interesting project from both a historical and a theological perspective. 

I hope that one of our students will take this project on! In addition to the translation, all that would be needed for a successful thesis would be some commentary by the student on lessons learned from the project and suggestions for future work in this regard or inspired by the project.

Asking Your Prayers,

Fr. Gregory

Pastoral School to Accept Applications for Spring 2026 Semester ~ Пастырское училище начинает прием заявлений на весенний семестр 2026 г.

The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to as many interested students as possible. Based on this commitment we have made it possible for students to study either full time or part time in our school, have instituted summer courses, accept applicants in both the fall and spring semesters, and offer instruction in English, Russian, and Spanish.

Applications for admission for the spring semester are due February 1, 2026. Classes begin February 9, 2026. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site:

http://orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/

English program application materials should be sent via email to Deacon Theodotus Conrad:

theodotus.conrad@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Spanish program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Peter Jackson:

frpeter.jackson@seminarioortodoxo.org

Russian program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Rostyslav Snihirov:

Rostyslav.Snihirov@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Пастырское училище Чикагской и Средне-Американской епархии стремится сделать качественное православное богословское образование доступным как можно более широкому кругу учащихся. В связи с этим мы даем возможность проходить как полный, так и частичный курс семинарии, организовали летние курсы, предлагаем обучение на русском, английском, и испанском языках, и принимаем заявления от абитуриентов как на осенний, так и на весенний семестры.

Заявления о приеме на весенний семестр необходимо подать до 1 февраля 2026 г. Занятия начинаются 9 февраля 2026 г. Заявления и дополнительная информация о программах Пастырского училища размещены на нашем вебсайте:

http://orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на английском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте диакону Феодоту Конраду:

theodotus.conrad@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на испанском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте протоиерею Петру Джаксону:

frpeter.jackson@seminarioortodoxo.org

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на русском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте протоиерею Ростиславу Снигирову:

Rostyslav.Snihirov@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Вопросы просим направлять Проректору Пастырского училища, священнику Григорию Джойсу:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Academic Calendar 2025-26

 

Please find the academic calendar for 2025-26 at the link below:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2025-26

Pastoral School to Accept Applications for Fall 2025 Semester ~ Пастырское училище начинает прием заявлений на осенний семестр 2025 г.

Poster to Share

The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago & Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox theological education as accessible to as many interested students as possible. Based on this commitment we have made it possible for students to study either full time or part time in our school, have instituted summer courses, accept applicants in both the fall and spring semesters, and offer instruction in English, Russian (for the first time this semester!), and Spanish.

Applications for admission for the fall semester are due September 1, 2025. Classes begin September 8, 2025. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site.

English program application materials should be sent via email to Deacon Theodotus Conrad:

theodotus.conrad@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Spanish program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Peter Jackson:

frpeter.jackson@seminarioortodoxo.org

Russian program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Rostyslav Snihirov:

Rostyslav.Snihirov@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org 

Пастырское училище Чикагской и Средне-Американской епархии стремится сделать качественное православное богословское образование доступным как можно более широкому кругу учащихся. В связи с этим мы даем возможность проходить как полный, так и частичный курс семинарии, организовали летние курсы, предлагаем обучение на русском (новая академическая программа в этом семестре!), английском, и испанском языках, и принимаем заявления от абитуриентов как на осенний, так и на весенний семестры.

Заявления о приеме на осенный семестр необходимо подать до 1 сентября 2024 г. Занятия начинаются 8 сентября 2025 г. Заявления и дополнительная информация о программах Пастырского училища размещены на нашем вебсайте.

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на английском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте диакону Феодоту Конраду:

theodotus.conrad@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на испанском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте протоиерею Петру Джаксону:

frpeter.jackson@seminarioortodoxo.org

Документы для подачи заявки на программу на русском языке необходимо отправить по электронной почте протоиерею Ростиславу Снигирову:

Rostyslav.Snihirov@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Вопросы просим направлять Проректору Пастырского училища, священнику Григорию Джойсу:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Interesting Thesis Idea

Friends,

To me it would be very interesting to try to learn more about the practice of not fasting from Pascha to Ascension/Pentecost as practiced in the Antiochian Church. Matthew Namee began the work for you in THIS ARTICLE. The rest is up to you!

Fr. Gregory, Dean

Pastoral School Graduate Ordained to the Priesthood

Fr. Timothy Zieminski, graduate of the Pastoral School, was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at Holy Dormition Orthodox Church, in Santa Rosa, CA on Sunday, June 15. This was was the first ordination performed by the new Diocesan Vicar of the Bulgarian Church, His Grace Bishop Clement, and so was a momentous and joyful day not only for the parish, but also for the whole Diocese.

Congratulations to the newly ordained, his family, and his parish!