On June 10, the Rector of the Saint Petersburg Orthodox Theological Academy, Bishop Amvrosii of Gatchina, met with the Dean of Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary, Protodeacon Vladimir Tsurikov. The reception was also attended by Priest Dmitrii Iurevich, Academic Dean of the Academy.

During the conversation, possible ways of cooperation between the two theological schools were discussed. A decision concerning student exchanges was taken. It was also agreed, that faculty members of the St. Petersburg Academy would be invited to the Jordanville Seminary to present lectures on various subjects, and a representative from Jordanville would take part in a theological conference, which will be held at the St. Petersburg Orthodox Theological Academy from 9th to 13th October, 2009.

In addition, it was decided to organize a joint excursion with faculty and students of St. Peterburg Academy and the Jordanville Seminary to the Holy Land in order to conduct studies in biblical archeology.

Source: the Saint Petersburg Orthodox Theological Academy (http://spbda.ru)