"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 
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 
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 
Seminarians Attend Gathering
Two St. Nersess seminarians participated in the National Council of the Churches of Christ (NCC) annual Christian Unity Gathering (CUG) held October 13-16 in Hampton, Virginia.The CUG brought together 200 representatives from 38-member communions representing over 45 million Christians in the United States. <<MORE 
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 
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 
Seminarian Andrew Kayaian wins St. Matthias Merit Scholarship Essay Contest
St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) has announced Seminarian Andrew Kayaian as the winner of the 2019 St. Matthias Merit Scholarship Essay Contest. <<MORE <<Read winning entry |
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Hope and Gratitude Raises Nearly $200,000
Thank you to all those who joined us at HOPE and GRATITUDE on Saturday, May 18. Your presence and festive spirit filled the room as we honored Bishop Daniel Findikyan and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. <<MORE <<PHOTOS “My story IS St. Nersess!” - Daniel Srpazan “I believe St. Nersess is one of the most important institutions…” - Khajag Srpazan 
We congratulate Bishop Daniel Findikyan on his Episcopal Consecration by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on Sunday, May 12, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Daniel Srpazan is the Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, as well as a seminary graduate and faculty member. (photo by Albin Lohr-Jones)
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 Daniel Findikyan, the new Primate of the Eastern Diocese of Armenian Church of America. <<MORE 
Fr. Voski Galstyan
On July 26-27, Bishop Daniel Findikyan performed the sacrament of priestly ordination for the second time, ordaining 2018 St. Nersess graduate Dn. Arman Galstyan to the holy priesthood in a ceremony at St. George Armenian Church in Hartford, CT. We congratulate Fr. Voski on this milestone and pray for a productive ministry! After Fr. Voski concludes his 40 days of seclusion and prayer at St. Nersess, he will return to St. George Church to continue his ministry. <<More 
Fr. Andreas Garabedian
On June 29, Bishop Daniel Findikyan performed the sacrament of priestly ordination for the first time, ordaining St. Nersess graduate Dn. Narek Garabedian to the holy priesthood in a ceremony at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Chicago, IL. Henceforth he will be known as Fr. Andreas. We congratulate him on this milestone and pray for a productive ministry! After Fr. Andreas concludes his 40 days of seclusion and prayer at St. Nersess, he will return to Chicago to serve as the pastor of St. Gregory Church. <<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
