Dear Friends,
We are delighted to invite you to the commemoration of the centenary of the opening of theSt Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute, whose classes began on 30 April 1925. This exceptional event will take place on Saturday 3 May 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 93 rue de Crimée, 75019 Paris.
Programme
9:00 a.m. — Divine Liturgy presided over by the Chancellor of the Institute, His Eminence Metropolitan John of Dubna, in memory of the former teachers and staff of the Institute.
11:15 a.m. — Lectures :
“A century ago: the founding of the Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris” by Michel STAVROU, Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dean of St Sergius Institute.
“A century ago: the founding of the Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris” by Michel STAVROU, Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Dean of St Sergius Institute.
“The first class of St Sergius students (1925-1928): in the service of the Church and of one’s neighbour” by Antoine NIVIÈRE, Professor of Russian Civilisation, University of Lorraine.
12:30 p.m. : Festive meal (subject to availability of places).
For organisational reasons, registration for the meal is required (please bring €20 in cash or by cheque). Please confirm your attendance by e-mail at: ito@saint-serge.net.
We look forward to seeing many of you as we celebrate this historic moment together, give thanks for this jubilee and honour the spiritual and theological heritage of the Institute.
We look forward to seeing many of you as we celebrate this historic moment together, give thanks for this jubilee and honour the spiritual and theological heritage of the Institute.
