The Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations of the Moscow Patriarchate, Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, sent a congratulatory message on the 75th anniversary of the principal educational institution of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia — Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, New York.
To His Grace
the Right Reverend LUKE,
Bishop of Syracuse,
Rector of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville
Your Grace, dear Vladyka!
I cordially congratulate you and the faculty, mentors and students of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
Over the years, the seminary has produced many worthy clergy who have distinguished themselves in church obediences in various regions of the world. Of particular value is the fact that the school is located at Holy Trinity Monastery — a renowned monastic center of the Russian diaspora. While receiving a high-quality theological education, the students at the same time have the unique opportunity to share in spiritual formation in the traditions of Orthodox asceticism.
Holy Trinity Seminary has also made a significant contribution to theological scholarship. The names of its laborers are well known — Archbishop Averky (Taushev), Protopresbyter Michael Pomazansky, the church historian Nikolai Talberg and other outstanding scholars.
On this solemn day I wish you, dear Vladyka, and all the teachers and students, much success, new achievements and the unfailing help of God in your further labors in the field of church education and enlightenment.
With love in the Lord,
Chairman
of the Department for External Church Relations
of the Moscow Patriarchate
Metropolitan of Volokolamsk
ANTHONY