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. <<MORE 
Hope and Gratitude
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. “My story IS St. Nersess!” - Daniel Srpazan “I believe St. Nersess is one of the most important institutions…” - Khajag Srpazan 
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)
Congratulations to our auction winner! The original painting by William Saroyan, gifted by the William Saroyan Foundation to St. Nersess, raised money for the seminary's ongoing programs and mission.
As reported in Rudaw Online News on April 6, 2019
Armenian Orthodox Christians who fled sectarian violence in northern Iraq for the comparative security of the Kurdistan Region capital of Erbil can finally pray in their own place of worship. The Church of the Holy Cross opened its doors on April 6 in a special ceremony officiated by Archbishop Avak Asadourian, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Iraq and a St. Nersess graduate. Armenian clergy, diplomats and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials were also present. The KRG paid for the church's construction at a cost of 2.2 billion IQD ($1,845,000). Four of the Kurdistan Region's five Armenian Orthodox Churches are in Duhok province. An estimated 600 Armenian families live in the Kurdistan Region - 490 of them in Duhok and 110 in Erbil. 
Dean and Seminarians Visit St. Mary Armenian Church
On April 12-14, Fr. Mardiros Chevian and the seminarians traveled to Washington D.C. During their time, they gathered with the ACYOA, had a private tour of the Museum of the Bible, and served on the altar on Palm Sunday. Fr. Mardiros was the guest preacher and homilist, and spoke to parishioners during the fellowship about the seminary's mission. |
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/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 Calling all SUMMER CONFERENCE ALUMNI!
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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
