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
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Seminary Graduate Returns to Teach
Dn. Garen Hamamjian, a 2024 graduate who serves in the Western Diocese, has been remotely teaching a class this Fall semester on “Liturgical Books.” The class is an extension of Dr. Chris Sheklian’s class “Introduction to Liturgy,” where Dn. Garen
Seminarians Lead Retreat
On November 15, the St. Nersess seminarians organized and hosted a one-day retreat for young adults. Twenty-eight participants attended in all, traveling from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. “The light of our participants filled our hearts with joy, faith, and
Cathedral Avaks Visit St. Nersess Seminary
On November 6, the Avaks of St. Vartan Cathedral visited St. Nersess Armenian Seminary to learn more about its mission. They were accompanied by the Cathedral’s vicar, Fr. Davit Karamyan. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, warmly welcomed the group and shared a
Fall Semester Welcomes Four New Students
The 2025–26 academic year is underway at both St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. “We are happy to welcome back our three full-time students and four new students who are studying for service in the Armenian Church,” shared Fr.
Upcoming 2025 Graduation Ceremony
On Friday, May 16, the seminary will hold its annual graduation ceremony for its 2025 graduates, Dn. Zareh Mirzayan, who will be earning his Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from St. Nersess Seminary and St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and
St. Nersēs Shnorhali in His Context
St. Nersess Seminary cordially invites you to join us for our upcoming three-day international conference dedicated to "St. Nersēs Shnorhali in His Context" taking place on May 8-10, 2025, in hybrid format. Please join us as we hear the research
Call to Worship
Seminarian Shane Janian, a student of the Western Diocese, in the Call to Worship Garden. The St. Nersess gochnag is the only one of its kind outside of Jerusalem. The garden was donated by Hagop and Ica Kouyoumdjian. Video by
Fall Semester Welcomes a New Student
Classes for the Fall semester are well underway at both St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. "We are happy to welcome back our full-time students and a new student who are studying for service in the