Seminary Graduate Installed as Deacon-In-Charge
On June 21, Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, installed Dn. Armen Terjimanian, a 2020 St. Nersess graduate, as the Armenian Church of the Holy Ascension’s new Deacon- in- Charge in Trumbull, CT. May God continue to bless
A Celebration of Calling and Service at St. Nersess Seminary’s 2026 Graduation
The 2026 Graduation of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, held on May 15, celebrated the seminary’s mission of preparing clergy and lay ministers for the Armenian Church in North America. The ceremony honored the graduation of Dn. Arin Parsanian of the
In Memoriam: Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian (1930-2026)
With profound sadness, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary mourns the loss of the Rev. Fr. Karekin Avak Kahana Kasparian, a lifelong and devoted servant of the Armenian Church. He will always be remembered for his foundational role in establishing the seminary in
A Joyful Tribute to Twelve Faithful Servants
On the evening of November 22, nearly 225 guests filled the grand ballroom of Macaluso’s in New Jersey to honor twelve remarkable individuals — three bishops, seven priests, a deacon/music director, and a lay minister — who answered God’s call
Beautiful Commencement Ceremony at St. Nersess Seminary
The 2025 St. Nersess Seminary Commencement, held on May 16, was a moving tribute to the seminary’s mission of preparing clergy and lay ministers for the Armenian Church of North America. The ceremony honored the graduation of Dn. Zareh Mirzayan
Honoring Fr. Karekin Kasparian on his 50th Anniversary of Ordination
Last month, family, friends, and clergy gathered at St. Nersess Seminary to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Fr. Karekin Kasparian’s ordination to the priesthood. Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, presided. In addition to his ministry, Fr. Karekin has
The Gift that Keeps on Giving!
Starting in the early 20th century and even today, companies have advertised their brand as “the gift that keeps on giving.” They use the phrase to describe their product as something that continues to provide benefits or advantages over an
Spirits Soar at 12 Vocations: Broadening the Call
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh-pPaJHiKE 12 Vocations: Broadening the Call VIDEO Click here to view all DONORS in the Banquet Booklet and Addendum Click here to view PHOTOS by Jebejian Images On the evening of November 4, over 200 guests from near and far filled the grand ballroom
A Pilgrimage to the Seminary
On Sunday morning, April 30, thirty members of the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection (ACHR), New Britain, CT, traveled to St. Nersess Seminary. They were led by their pastor, the Rev. Fr. Haroutiun Sabounjian, a 2018 seminary graduate, who
Fall Semester Concludes
On Saturday, December 17, the seminary concluded its Fall semester with a celebration of the Holy Badarak in the St. Hagop Chapel. The Very Rev. Fr. Harutyun Damadyan, who is from the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople and has been residing