Thomas Hopko (March 28, 1939 – March 18, 2015) was an Eastern Orthodox Christian priest and theologian. He was the Dean of Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary from September 1992 until July 1, 2002 and taught dogmatic theology there from 1968 until 2002. In retirement, he carried the honorary title of Dean Emeritus.
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Thomas Hopko |
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 Thomas Hopko at 17th All-American Council |
| Other post(s) | Rector: St. John The Baptist Church (Warren, OH, 1963-8),
St. Gregory the Theologian Church (Wappingers Falls, NY, 1968-78),
St. Nicholas Church (Jamaica Estates, NY, 1978-83).
During tenure at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary: Lecturer in Doctrine and Pastoral Theology, 1968–72;
Assistant Professor of Dogmatic Theology, 1972–83;
Associate Professor of Dogmatic Theology, 1983–1991;
Professor of Dogmatic Theology, 1991–2;
Dean, Rector of Three Hierarchs Chapel, and Professor of Dogmatic Theology, 1992–2002 |
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| Ordination | August 1963 |
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| Born | (1939-03-28)March 28, 1939
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| Died | March 18, 2015(2015-03-18) (aged 75)
Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Nationality | United States |
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| Denomination | Orthodox Church in America |
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| Spouse | Anne Hopko (née Schmemann) (m. 1963-2015, his death) |
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| Children | Archpriest John Hopko,
Juliana Thetford,
Catherine Mandell,
Matushka Mary Solak and
Alexandra Sedor |
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| Alma mater | Fordham University (1960, B.A. in Russian Studies; 1982 Ph.D. in Theology,
St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (1963, M.Div.)
and Duquesne University (1969, M.A. in Philosophy) |
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Hopko died of complications from congestive heart failure on March 18, 2015, in Wexford, Pennsylvania, aged 75.[1][2]
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