Hope & Gratitude
Honoring
His Eminence 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 <<Booklet Sponsorship <<MORE INFO
Honoring
His Eminence 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 <<Booklet Sponsorship <<MORE INFO
Dean Travels to Holy Etchmiadzin
From February 15-20, the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to Armenia for his annual trip to meet and interact with the dean of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Very Rev. Fr. Garegin Hambardzumyan. During this visit, he also participated in a meeting of a newly formed committee appointed by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Following the meeting, Fr. Mardiros had an opportunity to meet with His Holiness privately. Invited to participate in this new committee were representatives from the four Armenian seminaries from around the world - the Seminary of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Theological Seminary of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the Armenian Theological Seminary of the Catholicosate of Antelias, and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Also serving on the committee are clergy and lay people from Armenia and outside the country, including Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, former primate and president of the St. Nersess board of directors, as well as educators, including Dr. Thomas Samuelian, a former St. Nersess faculty member. <<MORE 
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 Professor Roberta Ervine and the Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, Spiritual Director. 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, Dn. Adam Bullock, Dn. Andrew Kayaian, Armen Terjimanian, and Johnny Chadoyan. 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. 
Dean Travels to Northern CA
On March 1-3, Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to San Francisco to meet with current and prospective donors. Gregory Nemet, St. Nersess Board Member, hosted a small gathering in his home on March 2, and Katherine Sarafian, daughter of Fr. Mesrob Sarafian of blessed memory, hosted another small gathering in her home on March 1. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan, pastor at St. Vartan Armenian Church in Oakland, Fr. Mesrop Ash, pastor of St. John Armenian Church in San Francisco, and Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, pastor of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena, were in attendance. Fr. Mardiros was also the guest preacher at the World Day of Prayer and guest celebrant and homilist at St. John Armenian Church over the weekend. 
Conference in Dzakhgadzor, Armenia
On February 4-5, Dn. Timothy Aznavourian, along with five students, were given the opportunity by the dean of Gevorkian Theological Seminary, the Very Rev. Fr. Garegin Hambardzumyan, to take part in a two-day conference commissioned by the World Council of Churches, the United Nations, and the Armenian Round Table. The conference, entitled "Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Church", took place in Tsakhkadzor, north of Yerevan. In 2015, the UN ratified a set of 17 SDGs for each one of its member states to achieve by the year 2030. These SDGs include the elimination of poverty and hunger, the establishment of just and strong civil institutions, as well as taking action on climate change. The conference focused on the Church's role in helping to achieve these goals for the Republic of Armenia. <<MORE |
2019 SUMMER CONFERENCES June 6 - June 9
<<Flyer <<Registration Form 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 
Recently, the seminary embarked on a campaign to reconnect with summer conference alumni. We interviewed two alumni, Sara Andonian and her brother Paul Andonian, who are members of the St. John Armenian Church in Southfield, MI. 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. 
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
