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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. With the recent election of Fr. Daniel, he is the latest alumnus of the seminary to be serving as a Primate of a Diocese. An American born priest, Fr. Daniel graduated from St. Nersess in 1989 and was ordained a celibate priest in 1997. He earned his doctorate in Liturgical Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, and previously earned a Master of Arts degree in Musicology from the City University of New York, and a Master of Divinity from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. He has been teaching at St. Nersess for over 20 years, served as its dean from 2000-2012, and most recently served as the Director of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in New York City. <<MORE St. Nersess Graduates Two Students
On Saturday, May 19, over 100 guests including friends and family of the graduates, clergy, board of directors, alumni and supporters of the seminary celebrated the graduation of Dn. Arman Galstyan and Dn. Michael Sabounjian who received their diplomas from St. Nersess Seminary. Among the dignitaries at the event were the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, new Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, and His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, who for nearly three decades led the Diocese and the Seminary as its Primate and President. The program began with a vespers service in the St. Hagop Chapel. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean, welcomed the guests and introduced each speaker who addressed the graduates during the graduation ceremony. Dn. Albert Hambardzumyan, representing the St. Nersess student body, spoke to the graduates saying, "Remember your roots at St. Nersess and always remain faithful servants." <<MORE & PHOTOS 
Board of Directors Meet for Semi-Annual Meeting
Members of the St. Nersess Board of Directors met the morning of Saturday, May 19, at the seminary for their semi-annual board meeting prior to the graduation later that day. The meeting was presided over by the new Primate of the Eastern Diocese, the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, who was formally transferred his new responsibility as President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors by former Primate and President, His Eminence Abp. Khajag Barsamian. The Primate welcomed new board member David Onanian of Houston, Texas. The board reviewed the finances of the seminary, its student body and upcoming events, and had a serious and extensive discussion about the fundraising responsibilities of each board member. In his report, Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean, announced that two seminarians were graduating from St. Nersess that afternoon. He detailed the students' summer activities and their travel to numerous communities throughout the diocese during parish visits with the dean this past academic year. Der Mardiros reviewed the newly launched Spring Appeal which concluded the fiscal year on May 31. He also listed the numerous special visitors and events held at St. Nersess during 2017-18 and the campus projects still remaining. Der Mardiros reviewed the three summer conferences that will be offered in June, July and August and its directors: the Deacons' Training Program, a High School Conference and a Post High School Conference. The board and the dean expressed their gratitude to Khajag Srpazan for his 28 years of leadership and guidance of the seminary. The board will gather again in the fall. |
2018 ST. NERSESS SUMMER CONFERENCES
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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 will allow participants to tag themselves in summer conference photos from the 1980s and beyond and join the alumni community by "liking" the page. All are welcome to join the Facebook page and the 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. 
Fr. Anania Returns to Holy Etchmiadzin
Since December 2016, the Very Rev. Fr. Anania Tsaturyan, who is from Armenia, has been residing at the seminary. He began taking English language courses at a local college and continued his studies with private instructors. Prior to arriving at St. Nersess, he was the kavazanagir, the staff bearer and personal secretary, to His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. St. Nersess welcomes the opportunity to host clergy from our hierarchical sees. Hayr Anania concluded his year and a half program and returned to Armenia on May 21. Before departing, he was the guest celebrant and preacher in the St. Hagop Chapel on Pentecost and enjoyed a farewell luncheon with the seminarians, staff and friends. 
Alumni Association Meets
On Saturday May 5, 2018 following the conclusion of the Diocesan Assembly hosted by the St. Gregory the Enlightener parish of White Plains, the St. Nersess Alumni Association (SNAA) met for the first time on the campus of our new Seminary in Armonk. Also, V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, former Dean, alumnus, current professor, and newly elected Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, attended the meeting. The alumni discussed the mission, work, and purpose of SNAA. All members by a vote of confidence affirmed the leadership of Arpi Nakashian as Chairperson, Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian as Treasurer, and Dn. Daron Bolat as Secretary. Arpi welcomed everyone and in the name of our gathering congratulated our newly elected Primate. She shared with us a recap of the St. Nersess Alumni Great Lenten retreat that took place in March and was graciously hosted by Fr. Vasken Kouzouian in Cambridge, MA. <<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
