V. Rev. Dr. Steven Voytovich

Director, Office Of Institutional Chaplains at Orthodox Church in America

V. Rev. Dr. Steven Voytovich has a diverse work experience in various leadership roles. V. Rev. Dr. Steven currently serves as the Chair of the Comiss Network and as the Dean of the CT Deanery at the Diocese of New England. Prior to that, they were the Rector of Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church and the Director of the Office of Institutional Chaplains at the Orthodox Church in America. V. Rev. Dr. Steven also served as the Dean of St. Tikhon's Orthodox Seminary and played a key role in its successful re-accreditation review. Additionally, they worked as the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education at Episcopal Health Services, overseeing an international program and leading a successful accreditation review. V. Rev. Dr. Steven has also served as the Rector of St. Alexis Orthodox Church. Earlier in their career, they held positions such as the Director of Pastoral Care and Education at The Hospital of Saint Raphael and a Hospital Chaplain at Norwalk Hospital.

V. Rev. Dr. Steven Voytovich has an extensive education history. V. Rev. Dr. Steven pursued their undergraduate studies at St. Vladimir's Seminary from 1987 to 1991, where they earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and a Master of Arts (MA) with a focus on Theology and liturgical music. V. Rev. Dr. Steven continued their academic journey at St. Vladimir's Seminary and obtained a Doctor of Ministry in Clinical Pastoral Caregiving from 1995 to 1999.

In 2002, V. Rev. Dr. Voytovich attended Fairfield University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Counseling, a program they completed in 2005. Demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 2008, they became a Licensed Professional Counselor through the State of Connecticut. Later, in 2014, they completed a certificate course in Divorce Mediation. Finally, in 2018, they obtained a certification in Telemental Health from the Center for Credentialing & Education.

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