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Plans for Bright Future Unveiled at 50th Anniversary Evening Under the Stars

9/26/2011

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September 26, 2011

More than 100 friends and supporters of St. Nersess gathered at the Seminary on Saturday evening for the Fourth Annual Evening Under the Stars benefit reception. Although celestial stars were obscured by an early Autumn haze, the real Stars of the Seminary--future priests, church leaders, benefactors, faculty, alumni, and members of the Board of Directors--shined radiantly.

Theological Education for Fifty Years
The elegant reception featured delicious Armenian appetizers, roast beef and pork tenderloin carving stations, a pasta station and open bar. Guests mingled for hours under a graciously decorated tent off the main building's back patio. An eclectic music mix by D.J. Sayat provided a pleasant ambience for friends to reminisce and show their appreciation for the Seminary's wide-ranging contributions to the Armenain Church in America for 50 years.

Highlighting the evening was the culmination of an on-line auction of a variety of enticing offerings, including two exquisite necklaces, tickets to New York Giants and Rangers games, dinner for four with the Dean, a year's supply of Racine Kringle, and a magnificent Armenian rug.

In attendance were nine members of the Seminary's Board of Directors: Suzanne Akian, Raffi Balian, Michael Haratunian, Fr. Karekin Kasparian, Dr. Raffy Hovhanessian, Kevork Toroyan, Stephen Mekenian, Karen Dilimetin, and Nicole Vartanian.

Before dessert was served, Suzanne Akian, Stephen Mekenian, and Fr. Daniel Findikyan welcomed the guests and thanked them for their generous support. Brimming with enthusiasm, Akian acknowledged the team of volunteers who had once again lovingly labored to realize the reception.

Yeretzgin Paulette Doudoukjian oversaw every aspect of the soirée. A squad of college students and young professionals, all dressed in white shirts, served food and cocktails, provided valet parking, and assisted with setup and cleanup. All are past participants and staff of the Seminary's summer conferences for youth.

"I love St. Nersess, and I will always do whatever i can to support it," said Aram Babikyan, of Boston. 

First Steps Toward A New Seminary Facility and Sound Financial Foundation
In a surprise announcement, Seminary Treasurer Stephen Mekenian disclosed that the Board of Directors had made a deposit, and was in contract negotiations to purchase a 5.5 acre property in Armonk, New York, about twenty minutes north, to be the future home of St. Nersess.

"If the plan succeeds--and we're still taking the very first steps--this would provide St. Nersess with a beautiful new Seminary facility, and, with income from the sale of the current New Rochelle property, a strong financial foundation for the Seminary to operate and grow for the next 50 years," Mekenian said.

With the announcement, three seminarians unveiled two large depictions of the prospective new facility, which features an impressive library-classroom facility to be dedicated to the memory of His Holiness Catholicos Karekin I; a small Armenian-style chapel, separate dormitories for bachelors and married students, and a dean's residence. In addition, an existing 200-year old barn on the property will be preserved and converted into a large refectory and multi-function space.

Preparing Priests, Lifting Up Youth, Educating Clergy
In his remarks, Fr. Daniel introduced this year's full-time seminarians: Saro Kalayjian and Eric Vozzy, preparing to serve as priests in the Eastern Diocese; and Deacon Christopher Sheklian, a doctoral candidate from the University of Chicago, who is studying Armenian language and Armenian Church history and theology at the Seminary this year to supplement his studies in Chicago.

Fr. Findikyan  also listed a whole range of educational and spiritual programs organized by the Seminary in the coming months: a young adults' retreat on October 1; a two-day clergy continuing education workshop on youth ministry on October 21-22; and a weekend training workshop for altar servers and deacons on November 11-13.

"With your continued prayerful and financial support, St. Nersess Seminary--wherever its home may be--will continue to work tirelessly for the building up of our holy church, and especially our young people," he said.

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A Day at St. Nersess for Young Adults - Saturday October 1

9/26/2011

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September 26, 2011

Does my daily life conflict with my faith?

Young adults from the greater New York-New Jersey area will gather at St. Nersess Seminary on Saturday, October 1 for a day of respite from the pressures of the daily grind to consider their true commitment to God. 

Prayer, Bible Study, and relaxed exchange with friends in the tranquil ambience of the Seminary are sure to lift the spirits and shore up the faith of all who attend.

"It's a fast-paced and furious life out there," said Macrina Aivazian, one of the co-organizers of the event. "The rules in business and corporate life don't always agree with the most basic Christian principles. We need to talk about that," she said.

Aivazian is organizing the Young Adults Day with Olivia Derderian on behalf of the ACYOA.

"St. Nersess is the obvious place to spend a day with Armenian Church friends," Derderian said, adding, "It's our home away from home."

The Young Adults Day at St. Nersess is open to all men and women of post-college age. The day will include presentations by Aivazian and Derderian, together with V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Seminary Dean, and St. Nersess seminarian Eric Vozzy.

The day will begin promptly at 9:00AM with morning worship in the Seminary chapel, and will conclude at 8:00PM. Lunch and dinner will be served. Suggested donation is $40.

For further information, or to register for the retreat, contact Macrina Aivazian, Olivia Derderian or the Seminary. 


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Prospective Deacons to Gather at St. Nersess for Reunion and Training on Veteran's Day Weekend

9/24/2011

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September 24, 2011

St. Nersess Seminary will hold a Reunion and Workshop for past participants of the Deacons' Training Program on November 11-13, Veteran's Day weekend at the Seminary in New Rochelle, New York. 

Learning to Assist in the Armenian Church's Worship
Easily one of the most successful youth programs of the Armenian Church in North America, the Deacons' Training Program has brought young men interested in assisting in the liturgical services of the Armenian Church to St. Nersess for ten days of training in the rituals, music and meaning of the church's worship. Over the fifty years of the program's history, hundreds of young men have acquired the skills to chant the hymns and deacon's parts of the liturgy, incense the church ("poorvar"), and assist in the celebration of the church services.

Most of the Seminary's priest-graduates first came to St. Nersess as teenage participants of the Deacons' Training Program.

Armenian Christmas Hymns and Rituals
The Veteran's Day weekend Reunion will focus on special hymns and ceremonies associated with Armenian Christmas. In particular, participants will learn to chant the Canticles of the Three Youths in the Fiery Furnace from Chapter of the Old Testamental Book of Daniel. The Canticles of Daniel 3 are an ancient component of the Armenian Church's Christmas and Easter observances. A deacon and three cantors chant the beautiful and stirring canticles from the altar. The three represent Setrak, Misak and Abednago, young Jewish men who, refusing to bow to a pagan idol, miraculously survived being tossed into a furnace. 

To read more about the Biblical story of the Three Youths, and its celebration in the Armenian Church CLICK HERE.

To hear the beautiful Canticles of the Three Youths in Armenian and to download the musical score, see the Seminary's SACRED MUSIC LAB.

Three Days of Seminary Life
Participants will enjoy discussions, daily worship in the Seminary Chapel, Bible Study, Armenian singing, an excursion to New York City, and the opportunity to meet and interact with the seminarians. On Sunday, November 13, the participants will join the seminarians at the altar of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York for the Divine Liturgy.

Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Dean and Professor of Liturgical Studies at the Seminary, as well as long-time Director of the Deacons' Training Program, will direct the weekend together with Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian, Pastor of St. Gregory Armenian Church (Binghamton, NY) and St. Paul Armenian Church (Syracuse, NY).

The program is open to anyone who has been a participant in the Deacons' Training Program any time in the last three years. Others will be considered as space permits. Due to space limitations at the Seminary, the program will be limited to 15 participants. The cost of the weekend, including tuition, room and board for the weekend is $75. Limited scholarship assistance is available.

To register DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION, fill it in and mail it to the Seminary with a check for $75 made out to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS NOVEMBER 1, 2011.

Click here to DOWNLOAD A FLYER for this event.

For further information contact the Seminary at info@stnersess.edu or by phone at (914) 636-2003.
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