1948 by Archbishop Vitaly (Maximenko) under the auspices of Holy Trinity Monastery, located near Jordanville in Herkimer County in the Mohawk Valley. The life of the seminary continues to be intimately interwoven with that of the monastery. The seminary was first established as a school for the young members of the monastic brotherhood. Founders Archbishop Vitaly and Dean Nicholas Alexander created an institution that has developed as a theological school for Orthodox Christian students from all over the world. Pastoral courses were developed to serve the needs of non-Russian speakers, as many members of the church in the early 21st century are English speakers, either as first or second languages. The seminary has also expanded its mission by adding a summer school on liturgical music. These changes augment the main mission and goal of the seminary: to serve the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) through preparing students for service in the church. This is one of only two seminaries of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The seminary admits applicants not only from the US, but also from abroad. It emphasizes the importance of spiritual life in theological education. Active participation in the life of the monastery allows the students to experience firsthand the spiritual depth of the Orthodox Church. Future clergy have the opportunity to gain a thorough foundation and experience of the Orthodox liturgical life. The seminary strives to preserve the high scholarly standards, teachings, and traditions of the pre-revolutionary Russian Orthodox Church. Its library, print shop, publications, museum, and archives play an important role in achieving this goal. Publishing By maintaining a religious printing press, the monastery fills a considerable need among the faithful. Several periodicals are printed in Russian and English, containing articles on contemporary religious issues, lives of saints, sermons, questions of theology, etc. Both students and faculty participate in the writing, editing and printing of these magazines. Many of the students are engaged in translating articles for publication. Rectors Vitaly (Maksimenko) (16 May 1948 — 1 March 1952) Abercius (Taushev) (March 1, 1952 — April 13, 1976) Laurus (Škurla) (17 July 1976 — March 16, 2008) Luke (Murianka) (since September 6, 2008) See also Eastern Orthodox Church References External links Official website The Study of Educational Institutions Offering Programs in Orthodox Theology in the United States (pdf) Men's universities and colleges in the United States Eastern Orthodox seminaries Russian Orthodox Church Outside of