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
Seminarians and Dean Travel to Cambridge, MA for Palm Sunday
Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Over the Palm Sunday weekend, Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean, and the seminarians traveled to Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at the invitation of Fr. Vasken Kouzouian, pastor and seminary alumnus. The visit began on Friday with a tour of
12 Vocations Variety of Gifts – One Spirit Brings Together Honorees and Guests from Around the World
The 12 Vocations Gala Banquet, held on November 22 at Macaluso’s in New Jersey, was a tremendous success, honoring 12 seminary alumni and officiated by His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the St.
St. Nersess Seminary to Honor Third Group of 12 Alumni at Upcoming Gala
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary is blessed with a vibrant network of alumni — clergy and lay ministers — who faithfully serve the Armenian Church with love and humility North America and abroad. To recognize their devoted service, the seminary will host
Honoring Fr. Mardiros Chevian
On Sunday, May 11, Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, was invited by Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church, Providence, RI, to be the guest celebrant as the parish is currently without a full-time pastor. This parish is Der Mardiros’ home parish
Ribbon-Cutting for New Pathway
On Tuesday, October 22, the seminary welcomed Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the Board of Directors, to bless a beautiful new pathway leading to the seminary’s Prayer Garden. The path was dedicated in memory
Hagop and Satenig Ouzoonian – Pillars of Generosity and Faith
It is important to remember the names Hagop and Satenig Ouzoonian, two individuals St. Nersess Seminary will always be grateful to for their unwavering generosity and devotion. Their story is not merely one of material endowment but a testament to
Hokehankisd Held for Haig Didizian
On the one-year anniversary of his passing, Haig Hagop Didizian, seminary benefactor, was remembered during a Requiem Service/Hokehankisd by the St. Nersess community. The Very Rev. Fr. Anania Tsaturyan, staff bearer to His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians,
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
New Scholarship Established in Memory of Marcus Mamourian
Recently, a scholarship was established for students preparing for priesthood at St. Nersess Seminary, thanks to the generosity of Dr. and Mrs. Alexander and Pamela Mamourian who tragically lost their son in 2022. Marcus Mamourian was born in New Hampshire and