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Christmas Message

12/21/2020

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Dear Friend,
In this season of gratitude, we are reminded of your commitment to St. Nersess and your support of our education. We pray you will have a blessed New Year and a joyous Theophany - the celebration of God’s revelation to mankind.
 
Քրիստոս Ծնաւ եւ Յայտնեցաւ -
Christ is Born and Revealed!
Օրհնեալ Է Յայտնութիւնն Քրիստոսի -
Blessed is the Revelation of Christ!
 
In Christ’s love,

The St. Nersess Seminarians

In A Year Like No Other,

Your Support Makes All the Difference.
 
With so much sadness and anxiety around the world, especially in our Fatherland, we continue to pray for peace and the safety for all peoples here and abroad.
 
Over the past year, our mission of preparing the next generation of priests and lay ministers, which impacts every Armenian Church parish in America, has not wavered. Despite the challenges we all faced due to the pandemic, we continued to deliver classroom instruction and worship services for the seminarians. Additionally, lectures for the public, as well as summer conferences for high school students and deacons’ training were offered virtually. We remain steadfast in providing a center of learning and inspiration for our students, clergy, and current and future community leaders.
 
All of this becomes possible because of the thoughtful and dedicated support from you. We are grateful for the confidence that you have in our work and mission and for making the education and training of our seminarians a part of your charitable giving.
 
You make all the difference with a donation, in any amount, to St. Nersess. Thank you for your continued support by making a donation today.



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What Inspires YOU to Give?

5/11/2020

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​These last two months have given us all time to pause and ponder what is important. We asked two individuals who have consistently and routinely donated to the seminary to share what inspires them to give to St. Nersess.
 
Dr. Ara Dostourian, a retired history professor, has been donating monthly to the seminary for almost 30 years. At 86 years old, his motivation to give during his retirement is summed up below.
 
"St. Nersess is the only graduate educational institution we have in this country to transmit the Christian faith of our people," states Dr. Dostourian. "By supporting the seminary, I am helping seminarians and lay ministers to understand what it really means to be a Christian, and not just to be an Armenian." 
 
Emily Movsesian, an environmental engineer, has been donating quarterly to St. Nersess since she began working. She has enjoyed being a counselor and assistant director at the St. Nersess High School and College Conferences for the past 10 years.
 
"I feel the educational and spiritual work at St. Nersess is helping to ensure there will be priests in 30 years when I'm 60," shares Emily Movsesian. "I genuinely try to use my financial resources as if God owns them, not me. Investing in St. Nersess is an investment that is not always obvious, because the results take time..."
 
We need your support more than ever.  Please join Ara and Emily in their commitment to the seminary.

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A Celebration of Hope and Gratitude

5/28/2019

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​On the evening of May 18, over 360 guests filled the grand ballroom to capacity at the Old Tappan Manor in New Jersey to honor two individuals who have supported St. Nersess Armenian Seminary unconditionally: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Bishop Daniel Findikyan. A joyfulness emanated from the sold out event as clergy, honored guests, alumni, faculty, board of directors, students, summer conference alumni, donors and guests celebrated the seminary's distinguished history and bright future.
 
The attendees enjoyed an abundant cocktail hour before being ushered into the main room to honor the evening's guests of honor.  
 
The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, who served as the emcee for the evening, welcomed everyone and explained the meaning behind Hope and Gratitude. "Hope for the future as we begin a new chapter with Bishop Daniel as our primate of the Eastern Diocese and president of the St. Nersess board of directors; and gratitude for our accomplishments, in particular a debt of gratitude for Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, who as our former primate and president of the board of directors, had the confidence and the foresight to save our institution from possible closure," Der Mardiros exclaimed.   
 
Khajag Srpazan, who now serves as the Representative of the Armenian Church to the Vatican and Pontifical Legate of Western Europe, then gave the invocation.  
 
A toast followed, which was offered to the engaged crowd by Michael Haratunian who is the secretary of the board of directors.
 
Fr. Mardiros introduced His Excellency Varuzhan Nersesyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the U.S., who offered a few words. "Bishop Daniel, may you be blessed as a bishop and as you embark on your new journey... and with humility we thank you Khajag Srpazan for your years of service here and wish you well in your new role." Also in attendance was H.E. Mher Margaryan, Armenia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
 
Der Mardiros recognized the main benefactor for the evening, Aso Tavitian, who graciously underwrote the cocktail hour and dinner for all the guests. Also present were the Very Rev. Dr. Chad Hatfield, president, and Dr. Alexandru Tudorie, academic dean, from St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and the Very Rev. Kurt Dunkle, president and dean, at the General Theological Seminary.
 

After dinner was served, the seminarians sang a selection of Armenian hymns and popular songs under the direction of the Very Rev. Fr. Mamigon Kiledjian, Diocesan Instructor of Sacred Music. Then a moving video entitled Hope and Gratitude was presented to the guests on multiple screens around the room. It detailed a day in the life of the seminarians and how the honorees' have helped to make St. Nersess a success story.
 
Fr. Mardiros took to the podium and recalled a quote expressed by Khajag Srpazan some time ago that could easily apply to the seminary: "In all these things we must never lose heart." Der Mardiros reminded the audience how the former primate was instrumental in leading the revitalization of the seminary and encouraged others to support its mission. Fr. Mardiros welcomed Khajag Srpazan as the next speaker.
 
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian proclaimed, "I believe that St. Nersess Seminary is one of the most important institutions in North America." He continued, "many clergy and lay leaders who are serving in the Eastern and Western Dioceses today are St. Nersess alumni, and Bishop Daniel is an example of the important mission of the seminary."
 
He concluded his thoughts by speaking to the current seminarians and saying, "you need to understand that God has made us all different, but we can still respect and learn from one another. And that you need to understand these differences in society to be successful in your ministry." His suggestion and recommendation were based on his 48 years of being a clergyman, 40 years of which were spent in the Unites States including 28 years as the Primate of the Eastern Diocese.
 
Bishop Daniel then presented a special gift to the former primate, a beautiful artist rendering of Khajag Srpazan with the campuses of New Rochelle and Armonk in the background to depict his 28 years of service as the president of the St. Nersess board of directors.
 
Before inviting Bishop Daniel to give his message and benediction, Fr. Mardiros recognized the event co-chairs - Margaret Kachigian Ajamian and Lynn Pinajian Beylerian - who gave of themselves and did a phenomenal job in making the event a huge success.
 
He also recognized the Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian, who received a standing ovation for his contribution to the seminary and to celebrate the anniversary of his ordination, wedding, and birthday (all on May 18!)
 
Bishop Daniel, who a week earlier was consecrated a bishop by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians in Holy Etchmiadzin, offered his parting words. "My story is St. Nersess", he proclaimed. "St. Nersess is the birthplace of my vocation. Fr. Kevork Arakelian, my priest in Binghamton, saw something in me as a 14-year-old and sent me to the Deacons' Training Program during the summer. Then Fr. Mardiros cultivated my faith..." He went on to say, "And now as primate, bishop, and president of the board of directors, I can offer even more support to the seminary, more than I could as a professor."
 
He also thanked Fr. Mardiros, who is serving as seminary dean for the second time, for his leadership, undying support, and contribution to the student body over the years. Bishop Daniel concluded, "We have much work to do as a diocese and as a seminary. That's why you are all here tonight to support us and help us... we need your assistance."    

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