Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius
The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius is an American degree-granting school of theology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The seminary prepares candidates for priestly ministry to the Byzantine Catholic churches of North America. As of 2019, this includes the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Church, the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton, the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St George's in Canton, and the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Josaphat in Parma
| Type | Private graduate institution |
|---|---|
| Established | June 28, 1950 (74 years ago) |
| Affiliation | Byzantine Catholic |
| Rector | Very Rev. Ronald C. Barusefski, J.C.D. |
| Location | , , |
| Website | bcs.edu |
The seminary was established by the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Church of Pittsburgh in 1950 on Pittsburgh's Observatory Hill. In addition to the training of priests, the seminary offers programs in deacon formation as well as a cantor institute.
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