COMING TO THE MID-WEST...
A Time for Prayer One-Day Retreat Saturday, March 21 9:30 am – 3:30 pm DeKoven Retreat Center ● 600 21st Street ● Racine, WI 53403 Flyer/Registration Register by March 7 
College Winter Conference a Success
The Winter Conference left the participants spiritually renewed after the five day conference ended on Armenian Christmas. <<MORE 
Patriarch Visits the Seminary
On the occasion of his visit to the United States, His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, was invited by His Grace Bishop Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, to the Diocesan headquarters in New York City for a luncheon with area clergy on Wednesday, December 18. 
St. Vladimir's Professor Visits Seminary
On December 3, the Very Rev. Adrian Budica, Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and Director of Field Education at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, visited St. Nersess to spend time with our seminarians and faculty. Each year our students select and invite a St. Vladimir's faculty member to participate in an evening service, join them for dinner, and engage in an informal discussion. Fr. Adrian lectures on Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Vladimir's and was recently elevated to archpriest in October. 
Dr. Ervine Lectures at Conference in Armenia
Dr. Roberta Ervine, Professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess, presented a lecture entitled, "Love and Holiness: The Song of Songs in Gregory of Narek's Book of Prayers" at the world-renowned Matenadaran, the Mesrop Mashdots Library of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan . <<MORE 
WD ACYO Retreat
Over the November 8-10 weekend, 107 members of the Western Diocese ACYO attended the 2019 retreat "Navigating the Storms" at the Hye Camp in Dunlap, CA. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, was invited to be one of the retreat leaders while seminarian Dn. Armen Terjimanian assisted with services and discussions. <<MORE <<Retreat video 
Three Primates Meet at the Seminary
On October 15, the three Primates of the Armenian Church of North America - Abp. Hovnan Derderian (Western Diocese), Bp. Abgar Hovakimyan (Canada) and Bp. Daniel Findikyan (Eastern Diocese) held a meeting at St. Nersess Seminary. <<MORE |
"A Time for Prayer" One-Day Adult Retreat: An Inspiration to All
On Saturday, November 23, St. Nersess hosted its first-ever one-day retreat focusing exclusively on one's faith journey. Jointly sponsored by the seminary and the Eastern Diocese's Department of Christian Education, the retreat titled "A Time for Prayer" attracted a roster of 27 enthusiastic participants from NY, NJ, Ct, RI, MA, and NH who brought with them a shared love for the Lord as well as many experiences to relate from their own unique faith journeys. <<MORE Calling all SUMMER CONFERENCE ALUMNI!
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St. Nersess and St. Vladimir's Seminaries Celebrate 50 Years of Collaboration
The St. Nersess Alumni Association and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary Alumni Association co-sponsored and organized a two-day celebration of the 50 years of collaboration between the two seminaries. <<MORE 
Another Doctoral Candidate Benefits From Her Time at St. Nersess
New this semester, St. Nersess Seminary opened its doors to Ph.D. students who seek to take classes at the seminary to support their research and advanced degrees at other institutions. Two female students are the first to benefit from the new program. In late August, the seminary welcomed Julia Hintlian, a doctoral student in the History of Christianity at Harvard University, who is studying at the seminary during the fall semester. And in mid-September, Ani Shahinian, a D.Phil. Candidate in History and Theology at the University of Oxford in England, arrived at St. Nersess. <<MORE 
Doctoral Student Studies at the Seminary
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary welcomed back its students on August 26, including Julia Hintlian, a doctoral student at Harvard University who is studying at the seminary this fall. Julia will spend the next few months taking classes only offered at St. Nersess, which will help her complete her PhD in the History of Christianity. <<MORE |
The Path Forward/Engraved Brick Campaign
The bricks 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. << More.
The bricks 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. << 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
