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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Rare Book Donated to the Seminary
St. Nersess is thankful to Suzanne Minassian Sherenian of Doylestown, PA, who recently donated a rare handwritten book from 1913 to the St. Nersess Library. This book belonged to her grandfather, Fr. Mugerditch Minassian, who was in the last graduating class of Armash Seminary in Constantinople prior to the Armenian Genocide of 1915. It includes sharagans with special notations and musical notes not found in modern Armenian liturgical music books. While it is quite fragile and needs to be restored, the seminary will study and document its contents. "My grandfather was an educator...this book of his started in a seminary and should end its 105+ year journey at a seminary. I am honored to donate it to St. Nersess. I believe my grandfather would have been proud to see the book complete its journey here," Suzanne explained. Learn more about Fr. Mugerditch. The St. Nersess Library is open to the public on Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 
Avak Group Visits
On Thursday, November 1, members of the St. Vartan Cathedral Avak Group, led by the Very Rev. Fr. Mesrob Parsamyan, vicar of the cathedral, visited the seminary for the morning. During their stay, they toured the campus, held a bible study led by the seminarians, and enjoyed lunch together in the dining hall. The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, the Very Rev. Fr. Norayr Kazazian, and the Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian were also in attendance. The group was treated to a special program highlighting humor by Dottie Bengoian, who is also the Administrative Assistant at St. Nersess. 
St. John Parishioners Visit
On Friday, October 19, parishioners from St. John Armenian Church, Southfield, MI, and their pastor, the V. Rev. Fr. Aren Jebejian, a graduate of St. Nersess, visited the seminary. During their afternoon stay, they received a tour of the campus by the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean. Following, they worshiped in St. Hagop Chapel with St. Nersess seminarians and then enjoyed dinner in the Keleshian Dining Hall. The group traveled to New York on a three-day pilgrimage to see the Armenia! Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and attend divine liturgy at St. Vartan Cathedral. 
Global Classroom Comes to St. Nersess
Over the past few months, preparations to upgrade the technology at the seminary have been led by donor Berj Akian, who assembled a team of friends and supporters including, Hagop Belekdanian, Andre Farah, Saro Hartounian, and Gevik Khachatourian. Levon Altiparmakian, seminary facilities & operations manager, received training on the new system in order to assist the faculty with the features. The following updates were completed in our classrooms in the Karekin I Theological Center and throughout the campus... <<MORE |
Recently, the seminary embarked on a campaign to reconnect with Summer Conference alumni. In the first of a series, we interviewed two alumni who have maintained their connection with the seminary since their first exposure as teenagers. Renee Ferraro and Karyn Bilezerian both attend the Armenian Church of the Holy Translators in Framingham, MA, and shared how St. Nersess has touched them personally. Learn more.
Calling all SUMMER CONFERENCE ALUMNI!
We want to keep in touch! 
New Facebook and Instagram Page
Join the Summer Conference alumni community by following our Facebook page and Instagram page. 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
