The Path Forward/Engraved Brick Campaign
The bricks have been laid and are ready for your personal messages!
Help pave the future of St. Nersess Seminary! Your donation of a personalized engraved brick will support the education of priests and non-ordained leaders for ministry in the Armenian Church in North America and beyond.
Join The Path Forward Campaign with an engraved brick that will remain visible for generations to come. Leave your legacy on our Founders Garden pathway, located on a pedestrian footpath in front of the Theological Center, or on our Prayer Garden Pathway, located in a secluded area adjacent to the Theological Center. For an extra fee, you can add a fourth line to the brick and two extra characters per line.
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The bricks have been laid and are ready for your personal messages!
Help pave the future of St. Nersess Seminary! Your donation of a personalized engraved brick will support the education of priests and non-ordained leaders for ministry in the Armenian Church in North America and beyond.
Join The Path Forward Campaign with an engraved brick that will remain visible for generations to come. Leave your legacy on our Founders Garden pathway, located on a pedestrian footpath in front of the Theological Center, or on our Prayer Garden Pathway, located in a secluded area adjacent to the Theological Center. For an extra fee, you can add a fourth line to the brick and two extra characters per line.
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FALL APPEAL
Our supporters continue to play an important role at the seminary. Your gifts enable us to live out our mission of preparing leaders for service in the Armenian Church in parishes across the nation. With your renewed support this Fall, we will be able reach our spiritual and educational goals for the 2018-19 academic year. Your gift directly impacts the education and training available for our seminarians, as well as supports the many other programs the seminary undertakes. Click here to make a donation to St. Nersess Seminary. 
Fall Semester Begins at the Seminary
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary began its fall semester on September 3. "We are happy to welcome back all our seminarians and two new students who will study for service in the Armenian Church," remarked the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean. New student Andrew Kayaian grew up in Scarsdale, NY, and attends St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church in White Plains, NY. He holds both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in History from Fordham University, New York City. Previously, he worked at the Zohrab Information Center of the Eastern Diocese. Andrew is pursuing a master's degree in Theology at St. Vladimir's Seminary with coursework at St. Nersess Seminary. New student Adam Bullock is from Worcester, MA, where he attends the Armenian Church of Our Savior. He received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and will be studying Armenian liturgical music, modern and classical Armenian, Armenian church history and canon law as a special student until a path is chosen for his ministry. In addition to Andrew and Adam, six seminarians are continuing with their studies at St. Nersess and at the Seminary of Holy Etchmiadzin. While all the students are engaged in coursework during the academic year, seminarians are also required to spend their summers in educational programs, including: participating in a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program, working at a Diocesan or AGBU summer camp, and studying at Holy Etchmiadzin or the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Following their graduation, they spend a full year at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to complete their studies. 
Orientation Retreat Held at the Ararat Center
The annual seminarian orientation retreat, held September 7-9 at the Ararat Center, was an occasion for students and faculty to welcome in a new academic year. It is also when the dean lays out plans for the academic year and addresses topics on seminary life. It is always a special time to pray, reflect, gather in fellowship, and rededicate spiritually. In fact, the topic was, "What are you doing here?" The seminarians and faculty were challenged with reflecting on how each were called by God from early in their lives, how each has continued to listen to Him, and how that call has matured and developed. Though this retreat has been occurring for decades, this is the first time the Primate of the Diocese has attended. The Very Rev. Daniel Findikyan, a faculty member and now Primate of the Eastern Diocese, continues to teach at St. Nersess and gently mentor the students with his wisdom. The group concluded the retreat by joining the faithful of St. Peter Armenian Church in Watervliet, NY, and its pastor the Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian, a St. Nersess graduate. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean, was the guest celebrant and delivered the sermon. The congregation warmly received the seminarians and staff. The retreat was led by Dr. Roberta Ervine, St. Nersess Professor of Armenian Studies, and the Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, Spiritual Director. Both were deeply impressed by the depth of spirituality of the St. Nersess seminarians. |
Calling all ALUMNI! We want to keep in touch!
New Facebook and Instagram Page
A new St. Nersess Summer Conference Alumni Page has been added to Facebook and Instagram to unite all summer conference alumni. This new forum allows past participants to tag themselves in summer conference photos from the 1980s and beyond. Join the alumni community by following our Facebook page and Instagram page. 
Audio Files of Abp. Tiran Nersoyan Added to Website
Recently, audio files recorded in 1988 of lectures on Canon Law by Abp. Tiran Nersoyan were added to the St. Nersess website. More audio files by Tiran Srpazan will be added to the website in the future on topics such as the Funeral Service, Divine Liturgy, Cemetery Service, and Holy Cross Church. The original cassette tapes are cataloged at the St. Nersess Library. Click here to listen to the audio files. Four Primates Are Graduates of St. Nersess
St. Nersess has given four Primates, 37 priests, and many lay ministers who are serving the Armenian Church today including Archbishop Avak Assadourian, Primate of the Diocese of Iraq; Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Diocese of France; Bishop Nareg Berberian, Primate of the Diocese of Brazil; and Bishop-elect the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, the new Primate of the Eastern Diocese of Armenian Church of America. <<MORE |
Leadership Giving Circle
Guardian and Shepherd Program
Members of the Leadership Circle are those who pledge to make an ongoing, annual gift at a specific level. They lead by example in providing critical financial support for the seminary to fulfill its mission of educating the next generation of church leaders. By committing to this gift level each year, members offer a reliable source of income for the seminary, allowing advanced planning for future opportunities and expenses. Your commitment of support guarantees the success of the seminary not only now, but well into the future. <<LEARN MORE <<DONATE
Guardian and Shepherd Program
Members of the Leadership Circle are those who pledge to make an ongoing, annual gift at a specific level. They lead by example in providing critical financial support for the seminary to fulfill its mission of educating the next generation of church leaders. By committing to this gift level each year, members offer a reliable source of income for the seminary, allowing advanced planning for future opportunities and expenses. Your commitment of support guarantees the success of the seminary not only now, but well into the future. <<LEARN MORE <<DONATE
Planned Giving Society: Wills & Bequests
Members of the Planned Giving Society are those who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy at the seminary by supporting St. Nersess through their estate plans. These gifts will ensure that the mission of the seminary and the work of the Armenian Church continues well after we have departed this earth to receive our heavenly reward. Gift arrangements can be made in a variety of ways, including: wills, gift annuities, or life insurance policies. Members of the Society are listed each year in the seminary’s Annual Report and receive a commemorative pin as a visual representation of their commitment to the future of the seminary and the Armenian Church. Join the Planned Giving Society today by calling the seminary and sharing your intention to leave St. Nersess in your estate plans. >>MORE
Members of the Planned Giving Society are those who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy at the seminary by supporting St. Nersess through their estate plans. These gifts will ensure that the mission of the seminary and the work of the Armenian Church continues well after we have departed this earth to receive our heavenly reward. Gift arrangements can be made in a variety of ways, including: wills, gift annuities, or life insurance policies. Members of the Society are listed each year in the seminary’s Annual Report and receive a commemorative pin as a visual representation of their commitment to the future of the seminary and the Armenian Church. Join the Planned Giving Society today by calling the seminary and sharing your intention to leave St. Nersess in your estate plans. >>MORE
