Commencement 2026 Highlights | Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, Commencement was held at the Saint Photios Orthodox Theological Seminary for the graduating Class of 2026. Reader Vasilios Athanasiou was awarded his diploma for completing the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) Program, and Mr. Symeon Von Hahnke was awarded his diploma for completing the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) Program. Additionally, Mrs. Melania Blaney and Ms. Fotini Broulidakis completed the Seminary’s Iconography Certificate Program. We extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s graduates and offer our gratitude to everyone who contributed to making Commencement 2026 a memorable and blessed occasion. May God grant the graduates many years as they continue to serve the Orthodox Church and to glorify Christ in their lives. GIVE A GIFT IN SUPPORT OF THE SEMINARY: https://spots.edu/support SAINT PHOTIOS ORTHODOX THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WEBSITE: https://www.spots.edu CHURCH OF THE GENUINE ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS OF AMERICA (GOC) WEBSITE: http://www.hotca.org #orthodox #orthodoxchristian #orthodoxchurch #orthodoxchristianity #seminary #education #teaching #school #christianschool #christianity #christian #greekorthodox #russianorthodox #seminarian #seminarians #saintphotiosseminary #seminarylife #priest #priesthood #student #students #studentlife #college #collegelife #university #universitylife #church #churchlife #graduation #commencement