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A Celebration of Gratitude & Hope Honoring His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and The Very Reverend Fr. Daniel Findikyan as past and present St. Nersess board presidents and to celebrate the seminary's distinguished history and bright future. May 18, 2019 6:30pm Old Tappan Manor, Old Tappan, New Jersey 
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2019 SUMMER CONFERENCES
DEACONS' TRAINING PROGRAM June 28 - July 7 HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CONFERENCE July 26 - August 4 IT'S BACK...AFTER A LONG HIATUS! College Winter Conference 2020 January 2 - 6, 2020 
Seminarian Continues Studies in Holy Etchmiadzin
Seminarian Dn. Timothy Aznavourian has been studying at the Gevorkian Theological Seminary located at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin since September 2018. We asked him to share his thoughts and impressions about studying and living in Armenia with his wife Julianne. They will remain there until June 2019. Dn. Timothy is from Rhode Island and is a second year student. <<More 
Dean Travels to the Mid-West
On December 7-9, the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to Wisconsin and Illinois to meet with current and prospective donors in their homes and offices. He was accompanied by the Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, St. Nersess spiritual director and board member, the Rev. Fr. Tavit Boyajian, pastor of Sts. Joachim and Anne Armenian Church in Palos Heights, IL and a St. Nersess graduate, and board member Oscar Tatosian. They updated current donors on the progress and plans of the seminary and presented information to new donors about the seminary. <<More 
Dean Travels to Western Diocese
The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to California in November as part of his regular semi-annual visits to the Western Diocese. He met with His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, at the diocesan headquarters in Burbank. During the meeting, Hovnan Srpazan presented four potential candidates for the priesthood, whom Der Hayr met with individually. He also met with the committee of the Western Diocese that assists and guides candidates for the priesthood. During his three-day stay in southern California, Fr. Mardiros took the opportunity to visit with potential supporters of the seminary and explain its mission. He was accompanied by the Rev. Fr. Shnork Demirjian who is the parish priest at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys and a graduate of St. Nersess Seminary. <<More |
Summer Conference Alumni Spotlight
Recently, the seminary embarked on a campaign to reconnect with summer conference alumni. We interviewed two alumni, Glenn and Margie Ajamian, who met at a Post High School session and later married. They attend St. Leon Armenian Church in Fair Lawn, NJ. Find out how St. Nersess has influenced their lives! 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 |
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. << More.
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. << 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
