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A One-Day Seminar for all Clergy, Seminarians, St. Nersess Alumni and Lay Ministers. December 3, 2021 from 10am-4pm Eastern Time. Click here to register or to learn more
12 Vocations Overwhelming Success
Saturday, November 13, was an evening to remember as 12 seminary graduates, who hold the distinct honor of being the first graduates to become ordained clergymen, gathered and were honored in the presence of nearly 200 guests at the Old Tappan Manor in New Jersey. For most, it was the first time in almost two years to enjoy a spirited and elegant affair with delicious food and sense of purpose. His Grace Bishop Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, officiated. Also in attendance was Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, former primate of the Eastern Diocese, who had arrived just hours earlier from Armenia. It was noted how he had ordained seven of the 12 honorees. The banquet was co-chaired by Margaret Kachigian Ajamian and Lynn Pinajian Beylerian. A detailed account of the evening - including the speakers, banquet donors, special honors, musical interlude, photos, and a link to the video that premiered that evening - will be coming soon. Stay tuned. In-person Winter Conference!
As space is limited, please register here: https://tinyurl.com/SNAS2022WC 
Annual Yn. Diane Chevian Choir Training Program Announced
With profound sadness, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary mourns the passing of Yn. Diane Vidian Chevian, a beloved wife and mother, life-time member of the Armenian Church, and an educator, who passed away on September 11. She was 67. << Read More |
St. Nersess Professor Featured on Podcast
The Wisconsin Council of Churches (WCC) is offering a “retreat in a box” called For A New Creation, for priests and church leaders. St. Nersess Professor Roberta Ervine is featured as one of the 11 podcasts available in the virtual retreat box, which is full of activities and swag from sponsors, and access to an eleven episode podcast series with meditations and inspiring talks. Click here to listen to the podcast. 
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. 
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
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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. << Learn 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
