Second Diaconate Ordination
We congratulate Armen Terjimanian, a seminarian at St. Nersess, who was ordained on Sunday, July 14, to the holy order of the diaconate by Bishop Daniel Findikyan. The service took place at St. John Armenian Church in Southfield, MI. Congratulations to Dn. Armen! 
Diaconate Ordination
On Sunday, July 7, Johnny Chadoyan, a May 2019 graduate of St. Nersess Seminary, was ordained to the holy order of the diaconate by Bishop Daniel Findikyan! Family, friends, and the participants of the Deacons' Training Program witnessed the beautiful ordination service during the Divine Liturgy in the St. Hagop Chapel. 
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. 
Deacons' Training Program
The 2019 Deacons' Training Program included 35 participants from around the country. They learned how to participate in the liturgical services of the Armenian Church as deacons and altar servers. 
First St. Nersess Adult Conference a Success
“Be Still and Know That I Am God!” The inaugural Adult Conference will be remembered for two reasons: it was the first conference for multi-generational adults in decades and the very first focused on the spiritual journey. Twelve participants assembled for four days on June 6-9, ending symbolically on Pentecost Sunday which commemorates the “sending out” of the Twelve to share the Good News. <<MORE <<PHOTOS 
Seminarian Attends International Summit
On May 31 to June 3, some 50 delegates representing over 40 Orthodox theological schools and seminaries world-wide convened in Istanbul, Turkey, for the third Halki Summit hosted by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Dn. Alex Calikyan, who was selected to represent St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, attended the summit. Event sponsors St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, NY, and Holy Cross Orthodox School of Theology, MA, covered the cost of lodging, meals, tours, and the summit for all participants. <<MORE 
Three Students Graduate
Since its establishment, St. Nersess has graduated outstanding young men and women who are serving the Armenian Church faithfully as priests and lay leaders for the Dioceses of North America. This year, three students graduated from the seminary on May 17. Bishop Daniel Findikyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) and President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, presided at the graduation ceremony. <<PHOTOS <<MORE 
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)
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SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CONFERENCE
July 26 - August 4 IT'S BACK... AFTER A LONG HIATUS! COLLEGE WINTER CONFERENCE 2020 (application/registration is forthcoming) January 2 - 6, 2020 Calling all SUMMER CONFERENCE ALUMNI!
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New Facebook and Instagram Page
Join the Summer Conference alumni community by following our Facebook page and Instagram page. 
Hope and Gratitude Raises Just Under $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 
New Publication Features Articles by two St. Nersess Professors
Two articles by St. Nersess faculty members appeared recently in the volume entitled Monasticism in the Armenian Church: Glorious Past, Ecumenical Reconsideration edited by Jasmin Dum-Tragut and Dietmar W. Winkler, Münster: LIT Verlag, 2018. This collection of essays grew out of a workshop on monastic life held in Salzburg in 2013.The publication includes the following articles by the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan and Dr. Roberta Ervine:
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 |
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
