Historia
The Name of Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar was born on this day in the year 100 B.C., in the densely populated region of Rome to the north-east of the
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which defended and promoted the study of Latin in seminaries.
Academic Programs
Ecclesiastical Latin and Greek Programs for Clergy, Seminarians, Religious, and Laity.
Diplomas in Ecclesiastical Latin
VSI is partnering with the Pontifical Institute of Higher Latin to offer two unique diploma programs tailored for clergy and Latin teachers.
No prior Latin? No problem!
No prior Latin? No problem!
Personal Interest Online Courses
VSI's online courses are open to students that want to study for personal enrichment without committing to a diploma program. Our growing list of faculty from around the world offer courses for all levels and interests.
Latin Immersion Workshops
Have you already studied Latin for a few semesters, but want to make the next step to becoming fluent? Learn Latin the natural way by immersing yourself in the language of the Church for a week.
Kitchen Table Latin (Tutoring)
Are you homeschooling, preparing for an exam, or just want one-on-one instruction? Do you want to study with a qualified, experienced Latinist? What about Greek, Hebrew, etc.? VSI has a tutor for you!
"...may the Institute...be the vehicle by which “the ancient and uninterrupted use of Latin be maintained and, where necessary, restored”
I am sure we will see wonderful things emerge from this new educational enterprise.
There are few events outside my abbey I find desirable to attend, but every year I look forward to returning to Charlotte for Veterum Sapientia.
The effective, friendly, Catholic learning environment that VSI creates is unmatched in the United States right now. To anyone who is on the fence about trying this out, I say Duc in altum!
I would recommend the seminar for those who want to deepen their knowledge of Latin and to learn not only to read, but also to listen, understand, speak and write it themselves.
...VSI will play its part in the great program to which all Catholics are called to contribute: Instaurare omnia in Christo.
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Church Fathers
A Miracle of St Benedict
St Benedict died on March 21 in the year 543 or 547, and this is the date on which his principal feast is traditionally kept
Gregory DiPippo July 11, 2022 No Comments
Sacra Liturgia
The Latin Hymns of St Elizabeth of Portugal
On the calendar of the Usus Antiquior, today is the feast of St Elizabeth, Queen of Portugal, who died on July 4th, her feast day
Gregory DiPippo July 8, 2022 No Comments
Nova Latinitas
A Hymn for Ss Cyril and Methodius
Despite their importance in the history of the Church, Ss Cyril and Methodius, the first evangelizers of the Slavs, only came to be honored with
Gregory DiPippo July 7, 2022 No Comments
Religion
Semo Sancus, the God of Oaths
Yesterday, we mentioned the god Semo Sancus in connection with the legend of Simon Magus, since St Justin Martyr mistook a statue of the former
Gregory DiPippo July 6, 2022 No Comments
Church Fathers
The Legend of Simon Magus in Rome
In the 8th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, the deacon Philip goes to Samaria to preach the Gospel, and encounters a “magician” called
Gregory DiPippo July 5, 2022 No Comments
Church Fathers
St Leo the Great and the Church of Rome
This week, we celebrated the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul, the founders of the church of Rome, preceded by that of St Irenaeus
Gregory DiPippo July 1, 2022 No Comments
Historia
The First Martyrs of the Roman Church
On the liturgical calendar of the Novus Ordo, the feast of Ss Peter and Paul is followed by that of the First Martyrs of the
Gregory DiPippo June 30, 2022 No Comments