A Special Opportunity to Study the Life and Teachings of St. Paul
We’re pleased to announce St. Nersess Armenian Seminary’s Fall 2026 Virtual Open Class: St. Paul: The Apostle Who Shaped the Church: A Journey Through His Life, Letters, and Theology. This special eight-week course will be taught by St. Nersess faculty member
Holy Martyrs Women’s Guild Visits St. Nersess
On June 8, the Women’s Guild from the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs traveled to St. Nersess Seminary for their spring outing. They enjoyed touring the beautiful grounds, sharing lunch, and learning about the important role the seminary plays in
St. Nersess to Host International Conference – June 4-6
The public is welcome to attend the upcoming International Conference by ZOOM, hosted by St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary. An incredible panel of international speakers will share in a dialogue on the topic: Sitting as
EXPLORING THE ORIENT: Syriac & Armenian Liturgical Chant
May 1 and 2, 2026 The public is welcome to join master practitioners from the ancient Syriac and Armenian traditions this May at St. Vladimir’s and St. Nersess Seminaries, as we explore commonalities and differences in Eastern and Oriental Orthodox approaches
Seminarian Presents at Parish Lenten Retreat
On March 7, Dn. Arin Parsanian was invited to the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, Bayside, NY, to present at their parish-wide Lenten Retreat along side Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan, pastor. He spoke about the seven 'I AM' declarative statements
New Lenten Karoz Videos Released!
We are bringing our ancient Armenian homilies to you through St. Nersess Online! In this special Lenten collection, we are giving voice to the treasures of our tradition, presenting these sacred texts in English. Watch: St. Nerses Lambronats‘i — The Prodigal Son, presented
St. Nersess Seminary Fall Zoom Lecture Series: Armenians in Jerusalem and the Holy Land
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary invites the public to join our seminarians this fall as we explore the long and storied history of Armenians in Jerusalem and the Holy Land. For centuries, waves of Armenian soldiers, pilgrims, monks, skilled artisans, educators, merchants,
New Special Lecture for Fall Semester
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary will host a special lecture by Prof. Chris Guzelian, an Economist and Law Professor, by Zoom and in person. Friday, September 20 4 - 6pm Lecture: "What is 'The Love of Money'?" A conversation with clergy, seminarians and the interested public about
Intensive Week Lectures Open to the Public
St. Nersess Seminary is pleased to invite the public to join our students from October 30 through November 2, for a four-day hybrid, intensive course on The Liturgical Books, taught by Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian, a long-time pastor, a former dean
Armenian Martyrdoms, 2023 St. Nersess Spring Semester Zoom Public Lecture Series
St. Nersess Seminary invites you to join the second half of our Spring Semester Public Lecture Series with a new six lecture series on Armenian Martyrdoms. Presenter Dr. Ani Shahinian will examine the historical, social, and theological contexts of Armenian Martyrdoms