Scarsdale, New York, January 15, 2026
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St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press is offering Orthodox Christians an opportunity to help fund the publication of The Life and Teaching of St. Gregory Palamas by St. Dumitru Stăniloae, marking the first English translation of this historic theological work.
The book, originally published in Romanian in 1938, examines the history and theology of the hesychast controversy of the 14th century, including St. Gregory’s life and conduct during the disputes, the press explains.
St. Dumitru was a Romanian Orthodox priest and theologian who served time as a political prisoner under Romania’s communist government. He was canonized in 2024. He is recognized for his contributions to systematic theology and his translations of Patristic texts into Romanian.
The seminary press states that all net sales from its publications support the formation of St. Vladimir’s seminarians. The press is seeking donors at several sponsorship levels to underwrite the new translation.
Donors who contribute $500 or more will have their names listed in the book and receive one copy. Those giving $1,500 or more will receive five copies, while donors of $2,000 or more will receive ten copies. Contributors at the $2,500 level will also have the option to include a short dedication in the front of the book.
The deadline for donors who wish to have their names or dedications included in the book is January 25.
Those interested in supporting the project can contact Ginny Nieuwsma in the Office of Advancement at 914-961-8313 ext. 317 or by email at advancement@svots.edu.
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