St. Nersess Honors Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Celebrates 10 Years in Armonk
On Saturday, October 3, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary hosted a festive celebration honoring Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, former Primate of the Eastern Diocese and current Pontifical Legate of the Western Europe and Representative of the Armenian Church to the Holy See.
Seminary Celebrates 65th Anniversary in Northern California
On Saturday, September 26, 70 guests - including sponsors, clergy, and seminary board members and staff - gathered at the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley, California, to celebrate the 65th anniversary of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. The celebratory brunch
Welcoming New Seminarians for the 2026–27 Academic Year
The 2026–27 academic year is underway at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. “We are happy to welcome back our seven returning full-time students and three new students who are preparing for service in the Armenian
“Mosaics in Ministry” Orientation Retreat
The seminarians gathered for their annual orientation retreat on September 18–20 at the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY. The retreat was led by Dn. Yervant Kutchukian and Professor Roberta Ervine and centered on the theme of Mosaics of Ministry, exploring
Seminarian Attends Foundation Awards Dinner
On September 23, seminarian Dn. Johnathon Dergazarian, a student of the Western Diocese, attended the 61st Annual Appeal of Conscience Foundation Awards Dinner at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The annual gala brought together religious, diplomatic, civic, and
Board of Directors Presidents Wall
A meaningful addition to our seminary walls is now complete with the placement of the final photograph on the Board of Directors Presidents Wall — Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate of the Canadian Diocese. With his photo now in place, all three
Of Water and the Spirit
A Fall Retreat at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary October 10–11, 2026 How does the sacrament of Baptism speak to our everyday lives? What does it mean to live a life guided by the Holy Spirit? Join us at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on
Honoring a Vision. Celebrating a Milestone. Shaping the Future.
Join us at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special evening honoring the leadership, faith, and generosity that have shaped the Seminary and looking ahead to its future. Together, we will pay tribute to Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, whose
Seminarians Serving Our Youth and Growing in Ministry This Summer
For St. Nersess seminarians, summer is not simply a break from the classroom. It is an opportunity to put their formation into practice through hands-on ministry at camps, conferences, parishes, and clinical settings. This summer, our seminarians traveled across the
St. Nersess High School Summer Conferences Inspire the Next Generation of Armenian Church Leaders
This summer, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary welcomed 50 high school students for its annual High School Summer Conferences, giving young people an opportunity to deepen their faith, explore their Armenian heritage, build lasting friendships, and consider their role in the