Alexander Schmemann, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alexander Schmemann

Christian theologian

Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1921

Place of Birth: Tallinn, Estonia

Date of Death: 13-Dec-1983

Profession: theologian, university teacher, philosopher

Nationality: United States, Estonia

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Alexander Dmitrievich Schmemann (Russian: ????????? ?????????? ??????, Aleksandr Šmeman; 13 September 1921 in Tallinn, Estonia – 13 December 1983 in Crestwood, New York) was an influential Orthodox Christian priest, teacher, and writer.
From 1946 to 1951 he taught in Paris, and afterwards in New York.
In his teachings and writings he sought to establish the close links between Christian theology and Christian liturgy.
At the time of his death, he was the dean of the Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary.