The Community at the Crossing—an ecumenical group of young people living for a year on the Cathedral close—regularly hosts distinguished guest scholars and teachers. The Bridge Seminars offer an opportunity to learn from some of these eminent thinkers in an intimate, roundtable setting, side-by-side with members of the Community at the Crossing.

Discover the rich history, theology, and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church by exploring its traditions, worship, iconography, and understanding of the Church as the Body of Christ. The seminar will include a visit to Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine in lower Manhattan.

The Rev. Dr. Nicolas Kazarian is the Ecumenical Officer of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and parish priest at St. Eleftherios in Manhattan, with academic training in theology and geopolitics from Paris, Cyprus, and Geneva.

Sherin Salama, a member of the Focolare Movement since 1997, has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to ecumenical work. Since 2011, she has been an external member of the Abba School, the Focolare Movement’s Center for Theological, Philosophical, and Cultural Studies, focusing on ecumenical initiatives.

The class schedule is
November 10, 10am - 12pm & 2:30pm - 4:30pm
November 11, 9:30am - 12pm & 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Attendance is required at both days of this seminar.