Leave a Lasting Gift to the Church
Join the Father Alexander Schmemann Legacy Society, a tradition of generosity that makes possible the formation of future priests and lay leaders who serve the Church and make a real difference in the world. Members ensure the strength of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, providing stability and support for its mission well into the future.
Support St. Vladimir’s Seminary for generations to come by including the Seminary in your will or trust. This simple step allows you to make a meaningful gift while retaining full use of your assets during your lifetime. This may also allow you to give more generously than you might have imagined, at no cost to you today.
A planned gift through your estate can:
- Strengthen the formation of future clergy and lay leaders
- Extend your commitment to the Church beyond your lifetime
- Reflect the values and faith that have shaped your life
You may choose to designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or what remains after providing for your loved ones. Your plans can be updated at any time as your circumstances change.
Many who choose planned giving have already played an important role in strengthening the Seminary’s work. Those who make planned gifts are a quiet witness of faith and generosity. All legacy gift commitments are treated with discretion and care, yet each member’s example of faithful generosity bears witness to the importance of sustaining the Seminary’s mission for future generations. We work to ensure that each gift reflects the donor’s intentions and is carried out with care.
A listing of living members and those who have fallen asleep in the Lord, whose faithful generosity continues to sustain the Seminary, can be viewed here.
A Simple Step Today. A Lasting Impact Tomorrow.
If you have already included St. Vladimir’s Seminary in your plans—or are considering doing so—we would be honored to hear from you.
We are here to help you:
- Explore your options
- Provide sample language for your will
- Ensure your gift reflects your intentions
If you would like to learn more or discuss what might be most appropriate for you, please contact:
Ted Bazil
Senior Advisor for Estate Planning
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
575 Scarsdale Road
Yonkers, NY 10707
[email protected]
(914) 961-8313 ext. 329
Image: Portrait of Fr. Alexander Schmemann, by Fr. Alexis Vinogradov