The Scriptorium Initiative at Holy Cross

Preaching and Teaching the Word of God Beyond the Seminary

Our Mission & Vision

“Preach the word! Be Ready in Season and Out of Season.”

Proclaim / preach (kerysso) the word; be ready in season (when it is convenient / conveniently) and out of season (unsuitably / inopportunely / unfortunately)

2 Timothy 4:2

John of Damascus wrote, "We do not change the everlasting boundaries which our fathers have set, but we keep the Tradition, just as we received it."

Orthodox are the heirs of this tradition, but modernity presents ever-increasing challenges to worshippers, whose “ears itch,” and the clergy and preachers who seek to reach them.

The Scriptorium Initiative offers a modern solution to those problems, preparing clergy members, preachers, and parishioners to spread the "good news" and ignite a new passion for the gospels through effective preaching informed by church doctrine and theology.

Interconnectivity & Partnership

We proudly support our peers & partners sharing & educationing the Good News.