Alexander Schmemann

Christian theologian (1921-1983)
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Alexander Schmemann

Summary

Alexander Schmemann is a human[1]. Born in Tallinn[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1921[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 13, 1983[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Schmemann was born in Tallinn[2].
  • Alexander Schmemann died in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Schmemann was born on September 13, 1921[3].
  • Alexander Schmemann died on December 13, 1983[5].
  • Alexander Schmemann's father was Dimitri Schmemann[11].
  • Alexander Schmemann's mother was Anne Schmemann[12].
  • Alexander Schmemann was married to Juliana Schmemann[13].
  • A child of Alexander Schmemann was Serge Schmemann[14].
  • A child of Alexander Schmemann was Mary Tkachuk[15].
  • A child of Alexander Schmemann was Anne Hopko[16].
  • Alexander Schmemann held citizenship in Estonia[17].
  • Alexander Schmemann's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alexander Schmemann worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Schmemann's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Alexander Schmemann's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[9].
  • Alexander Schmemann's field of work was Eastern Orthodox theology[18].
  • Alexander Schmemann's field of work was liturgics[19].
  • Alexander Schmemann held the position of dean[20].
  • Alexander Schmemann held the position of president[21].
  • Alexander Schmemann was employed by New York University[22].
  • Alexander Schmemann was employed by Columbia University[23].
  • Alexander Schmemann was educated at St. Sergius Institute[24].
  • Alexander Schmemann's doctoral advisor was Anton Kartashev[25].
  • A notable student of Alexander Schmemann was Alexander Dvorkin[26].
  • Alexander Schmemann's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tallinn[2], Alexander Schmemann… he was born on September 13, 1921[3]. His father was Dimitri Schmemann[11]. His mother was Anne Schmemann[12].

Education

Alexander Schmemann's education included a stint at St. Sergius Institute[24]. His doctoral advisor was Anton Kartashev[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9]. Fields of work include Eastern Orthodox theology[18], a confessional aspect[29] and liturgics[19], a field of study[30]. Employers include New York University[22], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1831[33], headquartered in New York City[34] and Columbia University[23], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1754[37], headquartered in Manhattan[38]. Positions held include dean[20], a corporate title[39], founded in 0907[40] and president[21], a corporate title[41]. A notable student of Alexander Schmemann was Alexander Dvorkin[26].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Schmemann's spouses was Juliana Schmemann[13]. Children include Serge Schmemann[14], a journalist[42], b. 1945[43], of United States[44], awarded the Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting[45]; Mary Tkachuk[15]; and Anne Hopko[16]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[27].

Death and Burial

Alexander Schmemann died on December 13, 1983[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Schmemann ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (311 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Schmemann born?

Alexander Schmemann was born in Tallinn[2].

Where did Alexander Schmemann die?

Alexander Schmemann died in New York City[4].

Who were Alexander Schmemann's parents?

Alexander Schmemann's father was Dimitri Schmemann[11]. Alexander Schmemann's mother was Anne Schmemann[12].

Who was Alexander Schmemann married to?

Alexander Schmemann's spouses include Juliana Schmemann[13].

What did Alexander Schmemann do for work?

Alexander Schmemann worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], philosopher[8], and Eastern Orthodox priest[9].

Where did Alexander Schmemann go to school?

Alexander Schmemann was educated at St. Sergius Institute[24].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, philosopher +1
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    Sex or gender male
    Academic degree Doctor of Divinity
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