Hope & Gratitude
Honoring
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Bishop-elect 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, $150pp
Old Tappan Manor, Old Tappan, NJ
To be a sponsor or to reserve a seat, please contact Mrs. Lynn Beylerian, event co-chair,
at 201-914-0354 or email .
Reservations can be mailed to Lynn Beylerian, 823 Peachtree Lane, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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Honoring
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Bishop-elect 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, $150pp
Old Tappan Manor, Old Tappan, NJ
To be a sponsor or to reserve a seat, please contact Mrs. Lynn Beylerian, event co-chair,
at 201-914-0354 or email .
Reservations can be mailed to Lynn Beylerian, 823 Peachtree Lane, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
<<Download Invitation
<<Download RSVP card
<<Donate Online <<MORE INFO
New Chandelier Installed in Chapel
On March 21, a beautiful new chandelier was installed in the St. Hagop Chapel. This one- of- a- kind piece was designed and manufactured by well-known designer Michael Aram specifically for St. Nersess Seminary. We appreciate Michael Aram's attention to detail as he created a magnificent edition to the chapel. The chandelier was donated by Fr. Krikor and Yn. LuAnn Sabounjian and Vahe and Nora Dayian in honor of their son, Dn. Michael Sabounjian, on the occasion of his graduation from St. Nersess in May 2018. We are grateful to them for their generous donation. 
Lecture at St. Nersess Library
On April 1, St. Nersess Seminary had the honor of hosting a public lecture by Prof. Ionut Alexandru Tudorie, the recently appointed Academic Dean of our beloved cousin institution, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. Professor Tudorie shared with the audience an overview of his new research on the reception or rejection of western theological ideas and terminology by 17th century intellectuals and hierarchs in Istanbul and Jerusalem. Prof. Tudorie’s remarks challenged us to look deeper at how Christians in the West and East have communicated ideas, as they struggle to better understand one another and themselves. 
Dean Visits Hartford Parish
On March 31, Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled St. George Armenian Church in Hartford, CT, to serve as the guest celebrant and homilist. He was assisted by recent St. Nersess graduate Dn. Arman Galstyan, who has been visiting the parish on a regular basis. Following Divine Liturgy, Fr. Mardiros gave an informative presentation to the parishioners about the seminary, its mission, and ways to support the seminary's work. The video, Vision of Grace, was shown. Many thanks to the parishioners of St. George for their warm hospitality. 
St. Nersess Seminarians Serve at Local Homeless Shelter
On the evening of March 25th, the St. Nersess seminarians volunteered with the Emergency Shelter Partnership (ESP) in Northern Westchester County. Founded in 2004, the shelter can be described as a 'traveling shelter' which is run by ESP and is supported by different faith communities in the area. Each day, during the winter months of November through March, they provide the clients with a place to sleep, a hot dinner and dessert, as well as breakfast and a packed bag lunch for the next day. During the last week of March, the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Armonk hosted. The opportunity to serve at this location was presented by Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, to seminarian Dn. Alex Calikyan, who led the effort on behalf of all the seminarians. 
Annual Lenten Retreat
The St. Nersess seminarians gathered on Enders Island in Mystic, CT, for their annual Lenten Retreat on March 15-17, led by the Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, Spiritual Director, and Prof. Roberta Ervine. The theme was "Woundedness and Hospitality." They discussed how they can and will reach out to others who are wounded and be the "Inn" for them. The "Inn" refers to where the Good Samaritan took the wounded man for recovery. The participants included Dn. Albert Hambardzumyan, Dn. Alex Calikyan, Johnny Chadoyan, Adam Bullock, Andrew Kayaian, and Armen Terjimanian. The retreat concluded with the seminarians traveling to Springfield, MA to participate in the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Armenian Church. The seminarians delivered the sermons and gave a brief presentation on St. Nersess Seminary. The seminarians and retreat leaders were warmly received by the Pastor, the Rev. Fr. Sevak Gabrielyan, and his parishioners. |
2019 SUMMER CONFERENCES June 6 - June 9
<<Flyer and Registration 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 (application and registration is forthcoming) January 2 - 6, 2020 
Register Now for NEW Adult Conference
We are pleased to add a new conference for adults to its lineup of popular summer and winter conferences for high school and college students. The inaugural Adult Conference is open to all adults, whether a summer conference alumnus or first-time participant. This new session, entitled Be Still and Know That I Am God, will take place June 6 – 9, 2019 and will be directed by Elise Antreassian and Nancy Basmajian, with Fr. Mardiros Chevian serving as the chaplain. The conference will give attendees the opportunity to get away from the "noise" of everyday and hear what God is telling you about your life. <<More 
Summer Conference Alumni Spotlight
Recently, the seminary embarked on a campaign to reconnect with summer conference alumni. We interviewed two alumni, Steve & Rena Megrdichian, who are members of the Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church in Providence, RI. Find out how St. Nersess has influenced their lives! <<MORE 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. 
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-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 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
