SAVE THE DATE!
12 VOCATIONS
FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF ST. NERSESS ARMENIAN SEMINARY
Join us on the evening of SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and the vocations of the first 12 priests to graduate from St. Nersess and St. Vladimir's Seminaries and be ordained.
This is the first in a series of events to recognize the alumni of St. Nersess, both ordained and lay, who are in service to the Armenian Church, in any capacity. <<MORE
12 VOCATIONS
FULFILLING THE PROMISE OF ST. NERSESS ARMENIAN SEMINARY
Join us on the evening of SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and the vocations of the first 12 priests to graduate from St. Nersess and St. Vladimir's Seminaries and be ordained.
This is the first in a series of events to recognize the alumni of St. Nersess, both ordained and lay, who are in service to the Armenian Church, in any capacity. <<MORE
2021 Summer Conferences Are In-Person!
St. Nersess will be offering two in-person sessions this August! A selection process will be in place to allow for a limited number of participants to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Masks will be required and precautions will be taken. All applications must be submitted by June 1. You will be notified if selected to attend. Click for Deacons' Training Program Click for High School Conference 
He is worthy!
Congratulations to Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan on his ordination to the holy priesthood. He will spend the next 40 days in seclusion and prayer at the seminary before returning to his parish, St. John the Baptist Armenian Church in Greenfield, WI. <<MORE 
St. Vladimir's Class Visits the Seminary
Students from the Systematic Theology class, taught by Dr. Peter Bouteneff at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, visited St. Nersess on April 19. They joined the seminarians for Vespers in the chapel, followed by a dinner in the Keleshian Dining Hall and discussion in the library during which seminarian Andrew Kayaian, a student in the class, presented a paper. 
Seminarians Participate in Annual Retreat
The seminarians gathered on Enders Island in Mystic, CT, for their annual Lenten Retreat (delayed until Eastertide due to the pandemic) on April 16-18, led by Dn. Yervant Kutchukian, Spiritual Director, and Professor Roberta Ervine. <<MORE 
Seminary Receives Generous Donation
Last month, Dean Shahinian, former St. Nersess Board member and longtime Seminary supporter, became the most recent naming donor on the Armonk campus. He chose the Recreation Complex to honor his parents, Paul and Grace (Jelalian) Shahinian, with a generous donation. <<MORE |
We are grateful to the following donors for their scholarly book donations:
A New Edition of the Armenian Church Lectionary
This new edition, titled The Lectionary of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, presents the complete lections for Sundays and feast days of the liturgical year, in English. Its publication at this time is the fruit of many years of labor by the Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian, a longtime pastor in the Eastern Diocese, now retired, who also served in the Western Diocese. <<MORE To order, click here. 
Intensive Course Offered to Students of St. Nersess and Holy Etchmiadzin
This semester and for the first time, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary used the “Intensive Week”, March 22-25, to host a virtual five-session course for students of St. Nersess and Gevorkian Seminary of Holy Etchmiadzin. www.stnersess.edu/news/intensive-course-offered-to-students-of-st-nersess-and-holy-etchmiadzin<<MORE 
St. Nersess Alumnus Publishes New Book
The seminary is pleased to announce that a new book, written by St. Nersess Alumnus Fr. Garabed Kochakian, was recently published by the Eastern Diocese. All book proceeds will support the mission of St. Nersess Seminary. <<MORE 
Churches of Artsakh
<<Churches of Artsakh St. Nersess Board Member Mark Movsesian has written a detailed explanation about why Armenians were under attack in Artsakh and Armenia. Click to read. 
St. Nersess Theological Review
PDFs are now available for viewing! |
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
