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Father Alexander turns to a fundamental question in his discussion of the explosion of Mariology in the early Church: Who is Christ?

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part III

Father Alexander discusses the miracle of the virgin birth, first addressing what is a miracle and what is not.

Schmemann Speaks

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IV

Fr Alexander speaks about the liturgical poetry of the Feast of Nativity, and he stresses the importance of properly understanding the virginity of Mary—that it is not about absence, but fullness.

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part V

As he explores the Feast of Nativity, Fr Alexander defines the "double mystery" of Mary's virginity and points to Old Testament prophecies. He also explains why it is important that Mary is NOT an "exception" within the human race, in contrast with Western theology.

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VI

In this episode, Fr Alexander discusses Mary as the new Eve, Eve as fundamental to mankind becoming fully itself, and woman as the climax of the world given to us. He also explains why the creation and relationship of man and woman is so critical to Christian theology.

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VII

Father Alexander explores the theme of the temple—one of the key symbols of Christian faith and doctrine, and discusses what the Church means by associating Mary so strongly with temple imagery.

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part VIII

The discussion concerning temple imagery continues, and Fr Alexander also explores the nature of sacrifice and how it relates to Mary.

Mary: The 'Well-Guarded Secret', Part IX

Are we prepared to truly serve the King, the One we exalt with "Hosanna!" upon his entry into the Jerusalem of our hearts? Fr Chad Hatfield, president of St Vladimir's Seminary, asks us to look into those hearts of ours, speaking on Palm Sunday, April 17, 2022 at St Vladimir's Seminary's Three Hierarchs Chapel.

Serving the King

What does God's sign to Noah have to do with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost? Saint Vladimir's Seminary President The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield takes us back to Genesis to explain. He delivered this homily at the Seminary's Three Hierarchs Chapel on Pentecost Sunday, June 12, 2022.

The Rainbow in the Cloud: A Reflection for Pentecost

St Vladimir’s Seminary President The Very Rev. Dr Chad Hatfield delivered one of the keynote addresses at the second annual Paideia Conference in May and June 2024, as Orthodox scholars and theologians gathered to talk about the life of the mind, the creation of culture, and our life in Christ. (Image: Paideia Society)


Post-World War II Shifts in Religion and Culture

LIVE recording from ORIENT: Sacred Song and Image
St. Vladimir's Seminary Chorale

Recorded May 7, 2012
St. Malachy's Roman Catholic Church
New York City, NY

Bogoroditse Devo (Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos)

St Vladimir's Seminary

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