Heartfelt Messages from Primates
More than fifty years after its humble beginnings, I am proud that St. Nersess Armenian Seminary has realized the dreams of its founder Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan. Today, as the seminary begins a bold new chapter in its history, our gratitude
Seminarian Ordained a Priest
On August 25, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, officiated at the ordination of the Rev. Fr. Ghevond Ajamian at the St. Sarkis Church of Dallas, TX, in the presence of the community, family, and guests from
Catholicos Karekin II Visits Future Site of Seminary
When His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, traveled to New York shortly before Thanksgiving, he toured the future site of St. Nersess Seminary in the company of the main benefactors of the seminary project,
Fr. Mardiros Chevian Appointed New Seminary Dean
When Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), invited Fr. Mardiros Chevian to return to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary as its new Dean, he accepted the invitation after much consideration. “Although I have enjoyed
Future Deacons Gather at St. Nersess for Learning and Service
The Seminary's annual Deacons' Training Program concluded this week, sending 22 young men back to their parishes to serve the church with new knowledge, refined liturgical skills and uplifted faith. The participants, aged 14 to 22, came from 12 states as
Clergy Continuing Education Program
The Badarak: A Closer Look The theology of the Armenian Church is encapsulated in our Badarak, an ancient Liturgy that expresses and celebrates the distinctive Christian witness of the Armenian people. This three-day program will examine the origin of the Armenian