Priest David Mezynski, currently Associate Dean for Student Affairs at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, became “Father-Doctor David” when he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Fordham University March 9, 2012. Fr. David defended his thesis, titled “The Effects of the Origenist Controversy on the Pastoral Theology of Barsanuphius and John,” before a panel of his readers and advisers, which included Archpriest John Behr, Dean of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, and professors from the Faculty of Theology at Fordham University: his mentor, Dr. George Demacopoulos, and Dr. Michael Peppard, Dr. Maureen A. Tilly, and Dr. Joseph T. Lienhard, SJ. ...

The Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America continues to accept applications for the position of Assistant to the Metropolitan.

This demanding position requires an individual to to assist the Metropolitan in his daily routine, including serving as his subdeacon, driver and general assistant. Specific duties include arranging and maintaining his schedule, travel and correspondence, as well as assisting him during liturgical services. ...