Kostroma Theological Seminary Correspondence Department. Kostroma Theological Seminary
- Article 29 of the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” dated December 29, 2012 No. 273-FZ
- July 10, 2013 No. 582 Moscow "On approval of the Rules for posting on the official website of an educational organization in the information and telecommunication network "Internet" and updating information about an educational organization"
- Decrees of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 17, 2017 No. 575 Moscow "On Amendments to Clause 3 of the Rules for Posting on the Official Website of an Educational Organization in the Internet Information and Telecommunication Network and Updating Information about an Educational Organization"
- Order of Rosobrnadzor No. 785 dated 05/29/2014"On approval of the requirements for the structure of the official website of an educational organization in the information and telecommunication network "Internet" and the format for presenting information on it"
- Order of the Ministry of Education and Science Russian Federation dated November 27, 2017 No. 1968“On amendments to the requirements for the structure of the official website educational organization in the information and telecommunications network "Internet" and the format for presenting information on it, approved by order of the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science dated May 29, 2014 No. 785 "
Basic information
Date of establishment of the educational organization
The Kostroma Theological Seminary was founded at the Ipatiev Monastery in 1747 by the Bishop of Kostroma, the outstanding theologian Sylvester (Kulyabka). During the existence of the seminary, many prominent figures of the Russian Orthodox Church came out of its walls: metropolitans, archbishops, rectors of Theological Academies and seminaries, theologians, church historians, educators, a huge number of ordinary ministers of the Church - urban and rural priests. (Diagram depicting a branchy tree growing out of the seminary building, on the branches of which the names of its most famous graduates are indicated). Along with the main subjects: liturgy, homiletics, theology, Holy Scripture, church singing, icon painting, church history, the seminarians studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, German and French, civil history, philosophy, literature, mathematics, psychology, logic. The fundamental library was considered one of the richest in the Kostroma region. Since 1887, an exemplary church- parochial school, the choir of the theological seminary was considered one of the best in the diocese. The seminary was the center diocesan life: diocesan congresses of the clergy, meetings of the Church Historical Society were held here. The seminary was visited by prominent figures of the Church who came to Kostroma. (October 5, 1902, the seminary hosted Archpriest John of Kronstadt). In July 1918 the seminary was closed. Many teachers and graduates accepted in Soviet times martyrdom in camps and prisons.
The revival of the seminary began as a result of the warming of church-state relations after perestroika, thanks to the merits of the Archbishop of Kostroma and Galich Alexander (Mogilev), who was appointed on September 1, 1989 to the Kostroma cathedra. Oct 1 1990 at the cathedral church of the Resurrection of Christ on N. Debre, a diocesan school was opened - a prototype of the future seminary. The rector of the school was Archpriest Alexander Androsov, a graduate of the Leningrad Theological Academy in 1984, under whose leadership the first years of the school's formation passed. (since 1996, Fr. Alexander Androsov has been working in the representation of the Russian Orthodox Church in the USA). In 1991 the religious school is located in the building of the Epiphany-Anastasin convent(former refectory building). On July 17, 1996, by the decision of His Holiness the Patriarch and the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church, the school was transformed into a seminary. Its first rector was Archimandrite Gennady (Gogolev), a graduate of the St. Petersburg Theological Academy in 1994. The basis of the educational process in the seminary is the programs adopted in the St. Petersburg Theological Seminary and the Academy: dogmatic, basic, moral and comparative theology, liturgy, history of the Russian Church, general church history, history Local Churches, history of Russia, homiletics, practical guide for pastors, philosophy, church singing, catechism, bible story, church local history, Church Slavonic, ancient Greek, Latin, English, Russian languages, logic. But there are also special disciplines: the course of Russian literature is read by Professor Yu.V. introduced a pedagogy course. The church of St. Alexis, man of God. (Katushechnaya str., 14, contact phone: 55-95-73) At the moment, 65 students are studying at the pastoral department, and 25 pupils at the regency department. Teachers - 40 people, of which 4 are candidates of theology.
(Historical and archaeological excursion)
The fate of the Kostroma Theological Seminary from its founding to this day is not without interest in relation to those frequent movements that, due to various circumstances, it was subjected to at different times during the period of more than a century and a half of its existence.
With the opening of the Kostroma diocese, according to the report of the Holy Synod approved by Empress Elizaveta Petrovna on July 16, 1744, there was an urgent need to establish a theological school for the education of future pastors of the churches of the newly established diocese. At the end of 1747, already the second Bishop of Kostroma Sylvester Kulyabka (1745-1750) (a) opened a theological school for children of the clergy, which was placed in the Ipatiev Monastery, in monastic cells near the bishop's chambers. Bishop Gennady (1753-1757) gave this modest episcopal school the original character of a theological seminary by introducing grammar, poetry and rhetoric classes (b).
Due to the lack of good premises in the Ipatiev Monastery and partly due to the inconvenience caused by a malfunction, sometimes the impossibility of crossing the Kostroma River for city schoolchildren to visit the seminary, the theological seminary under Bishop Gennady (1753-1757) was moved to the city itself to the then empty Simeonovsky Monastery (founded between 1630-1666), which was located on Mshanskaya Street near the current Church of the Fathers of God and was abolished in 1764.
Under the subsequent Bishop of Damascus of Askaron (1758–1769), the “diocesan” seminary was moved out of the city from the Simeonovsky Monastery, being placed in the northeastern deserted corner of the city of Kostroma on the banks of the Zaprudnya River, near the Spaso-Zaprudnensky Monastery (abolished in 1764), where by 1760, their own spacious rooms were built for classes (a wooden two-story house), for a hostel for pupils with a common dining room, a house for the apartment of the prefect and teachers.
With the extreme dilapidation of the wooden seminary buildings in Zaprudnya, by the beginning of the nineteenth century, the seminary was forced by order of Bishop Pavel Zernov (1778-1800) to temporarily settle again in the Ipatiev Monastery, while the lower classes and teachers' apartments were placed in a special building, previously designated as a spiritual consistory, and the theological classes and the rector's apartment - in the old house of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich, wholly restored by the end of September 1863 (c) of the year.
With the construction in 1802 in Zaprudnya of a large one-story wooden house on a stone foundation, which consisted of eight spacious rooms, the theological seminary was returned under Bishop Evgeny Romanov (1800-1811) to Zaprudnya, where soon by 1806 wooden houses were built for the prefect, teachers, for the hostel of pupils and even a stone kitchen with a student dining room.
Having now taken on a well-maintained appearance in its new buildings in Zaprudnya, the theological seminary burned down in 1813, after which, by order of Bishop Sergius (1812–1817), it found shelter in the ancient (founded about the middle of the 15th century) Epiphany, then male, monastery. Here the seminary, according to the new charter of 1814, consisted of only three upper classes, while the lower three classes formed a theological school, which was located separately from the seminary in the fence of the Assumption Cathedral, in a stone building.
In a big fire on September 6, 1847, a merciless flame exterminated in Epiphany Monastery both the rector's and fraternal cells with services, and those four buildings of the monastery, in which the theological seminary has instilled with conveniences until now. By order of Bishop Justin (1845-1850), on this occasion, the seminary was transferred to the buildings of the Assumption Cathedral, in which, together with the theological school, it was temporarily located in that two-story vast building, which, due to major repairs since 1904, was reserved for cathedral clergymen.
In view of the cramped premises of the seminary in the cathedral building and following the decision in the Holy Synod (March 13, 1861) of the case that began in 1850 on the construction of buildings for the theological seminary in the Epiphany Monastery, already abolished from December 5, 1847, not in favor of the aforementioned project, arose in In 1864, a project for the construction of a theological seminary in the Pesoshinsky Monastery (on the other side of the Volga River, 17 versts from the city of Kostroma), which was under the control of the rectors of the seminary, but the project turned out to be extremely impractical. In its hopeless and helpless situation with regard to the premises, the theological seminary found help and support for itself in the person of Archbishop Platon of Kostroma, who so managed to dispose all the diocesan clergy in favor of building their own buildings for the seminary that they responded with love to the ardent appeal of their master and, having brought abundant material resources for the benefit and enlightenment of his youth, he was not slow to acquire from the merchants the Strigalevs, by a bill of sale dated June 24, 1866, a well-known large plot of land with a stone three-story house in the courtyard with three stone buildings belonging to it and other stone and wooden buildings - for twenty thousand rubles, and also for empty, behind the road against the house and buildings, coastal land - for two thousand rubles. The theological seminary moved to its own premises here from the cathedral house in 1878 for the overhaul of the aforementioned stone buildings and the establishment of economic services again.
(Editor's notes are in curly brackets:)
b. In the text of the article - rhetoricians.
c. Corrected a typo in the article - 1868 .
On July 8-9, a seminar for the clergy was held in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary within the framework of the "Opening the doors of the temple" project. The project is aimed at developing interaction between the parishes of the Kostroma Metropolis and general educational organizations of the city and the region on the issue of spiritual and moral education of children and youth.
June 20-21 The program of festive events dedicated to the 275th anniversary of the formation of the Kostroma diocese.
On June 20-21, the city of Kostroma will host festive events dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the feat of the Holy Great Martyr Theodore Stratilates - heavenly patron the city of Kostroma and the 275th anniversary of the formation of the Kostroma diocese.
With the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus', the celebrations will be led by a permanent member of the Holy Synod of Russia Orthodox Church Metropolitan of Astana and Kazakhstan ALEXANDER.
Event program:
17.00 All-night vigil in Bogoyavlensko-Anastasin cathedral city of Kostroma.
8.30 - Divine Liturgy in the Epiphany-Anastasia Cathedral;
11.30 - Presentation of the Encyclopedia of the Kostroma Theological Seminary (KODS building);
12.15 - Prayer service and excursion on the site of the revived Kostroma Kremlin;
December 27, 2018
The meeting was headed by the head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta. In his report, he summed up the activities of the diocese in the outgoing year, noted the achievements and shortcomings in the work of the diocesan departments. The urgent problems of pastoral activity in the parishes were touched upon.
November 18, 2018 International Conference "The Death of a Dynasty" at the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On Sunday, November 18, 2018, the Kostroma Theological Seminary hosted the International Interuniversity Scientific and Practical Conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the repose of the Royal Passion-Bearers.
November 16, 2018 KODS students will receive education in the field of physical culture and sports
Since November 12, 2018, students of the Kostroma Theological Seminary have been receiving additional training educational program « Physical Culture and sport” at the Institute professional development KGU.
November 9, 2018 A meeting dedicated to the activities of parish Sunday schools was held in the Kostroma diocese
On November 9, 2018, a meeting was held in the Kostroma diocese dedicated to the activities of parish Sunday schools. The meeting was held in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary. The work of the forum was headed by the Metropolitan of Kostroma and Nerekhta Ferapont. The topic of discussion was the document - "Roadmap of priority measures (comprehensive proposals) for the formation and development of favorable conditions for the spiritual enlightenment of children in the parish communities of the Russian Orthodox Church."
November 7, 2018 Refresher courses for clergymen will be held from November 12 to 17
According to the "Regulations on advanced training courses for clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church" dated December 27, 2018, clergy of the Russian Orthodox Church must undergo advanced training.
October 30, 2018An event was held in the Kostroma diocese for assistant deans and parish priests for youth work
The forum was held on October 29 in the assembly hall of the seminary. The organizers were: the Department for Youth Affairs of the Kostroma Diocese and the Kostroma Theological Seminary with the support of the Coordinating Center of the Synodal Department for Youth Affairs in the Central Federal District.
October 2, 2018Rector of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took part in a theological conference in St. Petersburg
Rector of the Kostroma Theological Seminary Priest Georgy Andrianov took part in the X International Scientific and Theological Conference "Actual Issues of Modern Theology and Church Science".
September 14, 2018I International scientific and practical conference "Historical memory and spiritual experience of the formation of Russian statehood"
On September 14, Kostroma hosted the first International Interuniversity Scientific and Practical Conference “Historical Memory and Spiritual Experience of the Formation of Russian Statehood”, dedicated to the 1030th anniversary of the Baptism of Rus'. The plenary session, which was held in the building of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, was opened by the report of the head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan of Kostroma and Nerekhst Ferapont, “The Role of the Kostroma Saints in the Formation of the Russian State”.
August 25, 2017Entrance exams to the Kostroma Theological Seminary
According to the results of the entrance examinations, which took place on August 24-25, 11 people entered the propaedeutic (preparatory) course of the full-time pastoral department (direction "Training of ministers and religious personnel of religious organizations") of the Kostroma Theological Seminary. Exams were held according to new requirements, applicants generally showed average results.
June 25, 2017 Graduation ceremony took place at the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On Sunday, June 25, the graduation ceremony of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place. Graduation events were held in conjunction with the celebration of the 270th anniversary of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.
In 2017, 11 people graduated from the seminary in the pastoral department and 28 people in training programs for specialists in the field of catechism, missionary, youth and social activities. Also, 13 people graduated from the preparatory department.
June 25, 2017 Bishop's Liturgy at the Sretensky Church of the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On Sunday, June 25, the Kostroma Theological Seminary graduated. The celebrations began with Divine Liturgy at the Sretensky Seminary Church. The service was led by Metropolitan Ferapont of Kostroma and Nerekhta. Vladyka was co-served by Priest Georgy Andrianov, Rector of the Kostroma Theological School, two Vice-Rectors: Hegumen Peter (Eryshalov) and Priest Andrei Andrianov, as well as a graduate of 2017 from the Vologda Metropolis, Priest Alexy Kalin.
June 23, 2017 Thesis defense at the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On June 23, the defense took place theses graduates of the pastoral department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.
In total, 11 graduation projects came out for defense, mainly in the department of church history disciplines. Half of the works received the highest score.
June 13, 2017 Graduation of the Preparatory Department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On June 13, the graduation ceremony of the Preparatory Department of the Kostroma Theological Seminary took place in the Reception Hall of the Kostroma Metropolis. Certificates of graduation were handed over to the graduates by the Head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan of Kostroma and Nerekhta Ferapont in the meeting of deans of the Kostroma diocese.
May 30, 2017 Opening of the International Scientific and Practical Bible Conference at the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On May 30, 2017, the International Scientific and Practical Bible Conference dedicated to the 270th anniversary of the Kostroma Theological Seminary was opened in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary.
The head of the Kostroma Metropolis, Metropolitan of Kostroma and Nerekhta Ferapont, delivered an opening speech to the audience.
January 20, 2017 A plenary session of the regional stage of the XXV International Educational Christmas Readings was held in Kostroma
In the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, a plenary session of the regional stage of the XXV International Educational Christmas Readings "1917-2017: Lessons of the Century" was held.
December 27, 2016The annual meeting of the clergy of the Kostroma diocese was held in the assembly hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary
The meeting was headed by the Administrator of the Kostroma diocese, Archbishop of Kostroma and Galich Ferapont. In his report, he summed up the activities of the diocese in the outgoing year, noted the achievements and shortcomings in the work of diocesan structures. The urgent problems of pastoral activity in the parishes were touched upon.
December 6, 2016Visit to Kostroma of the Representative of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' under the Syrian Patriarch of Great Antioch and All the East
On December 6, Abbot Arseny (Sokolov) paid a working visit to the Kostroma diocese. Father Arseniy is a well-known biblical scholar, doctor of theology. Since 2013 - Representative of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Rus' to the Syrian Patriarch of Great Antioch and All the East. Currently Father Arseniy lives in Beirut (Lebanon) due to the fact that due to the Syrian war the residence of the Syrian Patriarch was moved from Damascus to Beirut.
November 18, 2016 Photo exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill opened in the Theological Seminary of Kostroma
On November 18, an exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' opened at the Kostroma Theological Seminary.
The exhibition was opened by the Governor of the Kostroma diocese, Bishop of Kostroma and Galich Ferapont. In his speech, Vladyka spoke about the example of service to the Holy Church, which shows the younger generation of clergy His Holiness Patriarch Kirill. The rector of the seminary, priest Georgy Andrianov, noted that the exhibition was organized on the initiative and efforts of the students of the seminary.
November 16, 2016 Conference dedicated to the memory of Archpriest Mikhail Diev at the Kostroma Theological Seminary
On November 16, in the Assembly Hall of the Kostroma Theological Seminary, a scientific and practical conference was held dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the death of an outstanding graduate of the Kostroma Seminary - "Archpriest Mikhail Diev (1794-1866): a scientist from the Kostroma province and an Orthodox pastor."
