Past Events (since 1985)

1985: “Various Traditions & Theology of the Icon” - Rev. Thomas Loya, Rev. Diran Papazian, Frev. John Protopapas, Rev. Vladimir Berzonsky, Rev. Elias Ab-Sarkis. Sept. 13-14, Notre Dame College

1986: “Liturgical Life” - Rev. Philip Khairallah, Rev. Terenig Kondralian, Rev. Vladimir Vancik. Sept. 20, Notre Dame College

1987: “Eastern Spirituality as Life in the Trinity” - Rev. Robert Stephanopoulos, Fr. Hegumen Alexander, Rev. Michael J. Kail. October 30- 31, Notre Dame College

1988: “Meeting Christ in the Broader Perspective in the Oriental Orthodox & Catholic Traditions” - Rev. Seely Beggiani, Rev. Mikhail Mikhail, Rev. Mr. Dmerjian, Rev. Joy. October 30, Notre Dame College

1989: “Icons: Holy Image, Holy Space” - The Right Reverend Job, Dennis Bell. September 15-16, Notre Dame College & Cleveland Museum of Art

1990: “Cracks in the Iron Curtain: Challenges & Opportunities for the Eastern Churches in Eastern Europe” - Rev. Leonid Kishkovsky, Rev. Vladimir Berzonsky, Rev. Remus Grama, Dr. George Kulchytsky, Rev. Gregory Duma, Rev. Dennis Kristof. October 13, Notre Dame College

1991: “The Church: Visions and Divisions” - Rev. Philip Khairallah, Dr. Joseph Kelly, Very Rev. Bishop Maximos, Rev. Vladimir Berzonsky, Rev. David Petras. October 11-12, Notre Dame College

1992: “Moral Issues in the Eastern Tradition: Focusing on the Contemporary Christian Family” - Rev. John Breck and Lyn Breck. October 16-17, Notre Dame College

1993: “Monastic Spirituality: Principles and Practices for Every Christian’s Life” - Rev. Nicholas, Sr. Marina Bochnewich, OSBM, Rev. Marcos Marcos, Mother Michaila, Rev. Anthony Haglof, OCD. October 15-16, Notre Dame College & Carmelite Monastery

1994: “Eastern Catholic Churches and Christian Unity” - Thomas E. Bird, Rev. Robert J. Barringer, CSB, Bishop Nicholas J. Samra, Bishop Vsevolod. October 28-29, Notre Dame College

1995: “Feminine Dimension in the Life of the Church” - Frances Babic, Rev. Seely Beggiani, Valerie Zahirsky, Lyn Breck. October 13-14, 1995 at Notre Dame College

1996: “Church Unity: At What Price?” - Bishop Maximos, Fr. Ronald G. Roberson, Fr. David M. Petras, Bishop Nicholas J. Samra. October 11-12, Notre Dame College

1997: “Church Unity at What Price: The Oriental Orthodox Churches” - Fr. John F. Long, S.J., Fr. Garabed Kochakian, Prof. John H. Erickson. October 10-11, St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

1998: “Mary, Mother of East & West” - Fr. George Appleyard, Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Fr. Vladimir Berzonsky, Fr. Frederick Jelly. October 16-17, St. Elias Melkite Church & Notre Dame College

1999: “The Breath of the Spirit: Prayer, Worship and Art” - Fr. Raphael Biernacki, Mother Raphaela, Fr. David Petras, Fr. Thomas Loya. October 15-16, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2000: “The Mystery of the Trinity” - Fr. Thomas Hopko, Bishop John Michael Botean, Dr. Abraham Terian. October 13-14, St. Helena Byzantine Catholic Church & Notre Dame College

2001: “The Eucharist in Unity: Catholic-Orthodox Dialogue” - Prof. Timothy Patitsas, Prof. John H. Erickson, Fr. Michael G. Woost. October 12-13, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Cathedral & Notre Dame College

2002: “Christians and Their Neighbors in the Holy Land” - Dr. Gabriel Habib, Rev. Paul Tarazi, Fr. Labib Kobti, Dr. Roberta R. Ervine. October 11-12, Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist & Notre Dame College

2003: “Monasticism: The Quest for God” - Msgr. George Appleyard, Fr. Michael Brunovsky, OSB, Fr. Vahan Hovhanessian, Ph.D., Brother Christopher. October 10-11, Notre Dame College & St. Andrew’s Abbey

2004 (now the Eleanor Malburg Eastern Churches Seminar): “The Holy Spirit: Source of Freedom and Unity in Our World” - Sister Marina Bocknewych, OSBM, Fr. Mikhail Mikhail, & Fr. Mark Latcovich. October 8-9, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2005: “Mysticism: The Experience of God in Today’s World” - Fr. Taras Kraychuk, Kevin Berger, Rev. Mother Gabriella Ursache, Fr. Michael Woost. October 7-8, St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral & Notre Dame College

2006: “Learning the Language of Icons” - Nicholas Loya and Fr. Andrij Chirovsky. October 6-7, St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Church & Notre Dame College

2007: “God, Glorious in Your Saints” - Msgr. George Appleyard, Kyriaki Karidoyanes FitzGerald, Fr. Remus Grama & Fr. Michael Woost. October 5-6, Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist & Notre Dame College

2008: “Marriage in Society: East and West or Nowhere” - Fr. Vladimir Berzonsky, Valerie Zahirsky, Fr. Peter Galadza, & Bill Boomer. October 10-11, St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2009: “Holy Communion: You and I in Christ” - Msgr. Paul McPartlan, Fr. Alexander Rentel, Fr. Daniel Findikyan, & Fr. David Novak. October 9-10, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2010: “Orthodox and Catholics: Together Yet Apart” - Fr. Ronald Roberson, Dr. Richard Schneider, Archpriest David Petras, & Fr. Joe Hilinski. October 8-9, Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist & Notre Dame College

2011: “Ritual, Mystery, Holiness: Beyond the Apparent” - Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Fr. Mark Latkovich, Archpriest David Petras, Rev. Hieromonk Calinic Berger. October 7-8, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral & Notre Dame College

2012: “Sacred Space: Speaking to the Heart” - Dr. Christina Maranci, Nicholas Loya, Archpriest Michael Butler, Fr. Robert Kropac. October 12-13, St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2013: “Alive in Christ: The Witness of 20th Century Saints” - Fr. Alexander Garklavs, Fr. Joseph Hilinski, Very Rev. Fr. Remus Grama. Oct. 11-12, Notre Dame College

2014: “Icons: Witnesses to Christian Faith and Life” - Protopresbyter Fr. Thomas Hopko, Archpriest Garabed Kochakian, Fr. Thomas Loya. Oct. 10-11, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2015: “Mary: Praised in Song of East and West” - Marian Concert (Choirs of St. Theodosius Cathedral, St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic, and Mary Queen of Peace); Fr. Thomas FitzGerald, Fr. Michael Brunovsky, OSB. Oct. 16-17, Assumption Church & Notre Dame College

2016: “ The Word, Worship, and the Bible” - Fr. Bogdan Bucur, Fr. Silviu Bunta, Fr. Andrew Summerson. Oct. 14-15, Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral & Notre Dame College

017: “Overshadowed by the Spirit: Saints Known and Unknown” - Fr. John Jillions, Fr. Christiaan Kappes, Dr. Adam DeVille. Oct. 13-14, St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Orthodox Church & Notre Dame College

2018: “Timeless Christianity in a Changing World” - Sr. Vassa Larin, PhD. Oct. 21, Notre Dame College

2019: “How to Be a Good Sinner” - Dr. Peter Bouteneff. Oct. 20, Notre Dame College.

2020: “Eucharist in Art and Life” - Fr. Alexander Garklavs (video recorded). Oct. 10, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

2021: “After the Deluge: What It Will Mean to Be Church in Post-pandemic Times” - Bishop John Michael Botean (video recorded). Oct. 16, The Cathedral of St. George

2022: Due to the COVID pandemic and sudden illness of the confirmed presenter, Frederica Mathews-Green, there was no seminar this year.

2023: “Praying the Jesus Prayer” - Frederica Mathewes-Green (video recorded). Oct. 28, St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral

2024: “To Be or Not To Be” - Brief History of the Eastern Churches Seminar (ECS); Prof. Kenneth J Kovach; Dr. Lucian Vatamanu: “Engaging Youth”; Dr. Joyce Banjac: Conciliar Context”; Dialogue with Champions of the Eastern Churches Seminar. Nov 9, John Carroll University

2025: “I BELIEVE”: The Nicaean Creed - Very Rev. Dr. Bogdan G. Bucur. Nov. 14-15, St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral & John Carroll University

2026: "Yours or Mine? Why Do We Have Different Dates for Easter?" - Fr. Dr. Radu Bordeianu. Sep. 25, John Carroll University. "Virtual Community? Parish in a Technological Age" - Fr. Radu Bordeianu. Sep. 26, St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Brecksville, OH.