Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius (Ruthenian)
| Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius | |
|---|---|
| Short name | BCS |
| Status | Active |
| Rite | Byzantine (Ruthenian) |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State / province | Pennsylvania |
| Country | United States |
| Address | 3605 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214, USA |
| Website | Official site |
| Levels of formation | Community of Aspirants, Priestly Formation, Diaconate Studies, Ongoing Formation |
| Degrees | Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.T.) |
The Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Ss. Cyril and Methodius is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and offers formation programs for clergy and laity of the Byzantine Catholic Church, including priestly formation, graduate theological studies, diaconate studies, and lay formation.
Campus and Formation
The seminary states its mission is to "form leaders for the Church who continue the mission mandate of our Lord Jesus Christ" through intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral formation. Its campus life resources include housing, a library, food service, and a chapel; visitors are welcome to join seminarians for liturgical prayer, and select chapel services are livestreamed on YouTube.
Academics
The seminary offers five distinct programs: Priestly Formation (Community of Priestly Formation), the School of Theology (offering a Masters degree), the Community of Aspirants (propaedeutic and discipleship stages of formation), Diaconate Studies (offered to a virtual community), and Ongoing Formation (sabbatical programs and training for bi-ritual faculties). It also offers online courses for M.A.T. students, non-matriculating students, and auditors, with academic areas including Biblical Studies, Church History, Dogmatics, Languages, and Liturgical Theology; example Fall 2026 online course offerings include Patristics II, Desert Monastics, Hellenistic Greek 1, Marriage/Sexuality/Bioethics, and Introduction to Sacred Scripture.
Current Status
As of 2026 the seminary continues regular operations, hosting events such as the 26th Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Lecture, a visit from Bishop Francois Beyrouti of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton, its spring "Melkite Week," an Annual Pre-Cana Program, and a visit from seminarians and the rector of St. Vincent Seminary.