On Saturday, May 18th, 2024, the Northeast American Diocese celebrated the graduation of five students from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, as they successfully completed their programs of study. Of the five graduates, three belong to the Northeast American Diocese.
Five students graduated from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, New York:
Rev. Dn. Rohan Daniel, Master of Divinity
Rev. Dn. Ryan Thomas, Master of Divinity
Rev. Fr. Dr. Renish Geevarghese, Master of Divinity & Master of Theology
Kripaya Varghese, Master of Arts
Rev. Fr. Abey George, Doctor of Ministry
Metropolitan Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, shared his immense joy on the graduation of these students and applauded them for their hard work. The Metropolitan especially commended additional sacrifice taken up by two graduates who successfully completed advanced theological studies - Rev. Fr. Abey George (Doctor of Ministry), and Rev. Fr. Dr. Renish Geevarghese (Master of Theology).
His Grace shared his hope that more of our clergy and laity will pursue further theological education to effectively enhance the ministries of the Church. The Diocese conveys its prayers and best wishes to the new graduates!