St. Nersess Honors Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Celebrates 10 Years in Armonk
On Saturday, October 3, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary hosted a festive celebration honoring Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, former Primate of the Eastern Diocese and current Pontifical Legate of the Western Europe and Representative of the Armenian Church to the Holy See.
Welcoming New Seminarians for the 2026–27 Academic Year
The 2026–27 academic year is underway at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary. “We are happy to welcome back our seven returning full-time students and three new students who are preparing for service in the Armenian
“Mosaics in Ministry” Orientation Retreat
The seminarians gathered for their annual orientation retreat on September 18–20 at the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY. The retreat was led by Dn. Yervant Kutchukian and Professor Roberta Ervine and centered on the theme of Mosaics of Ministry, exploring
Seminarian Attends Foundation Awards Dinner
On September 23, seminarian Dn. Johnathon Dergazarian, a student of the Western Diocese, attended the 61st Annual Appeal of Conscience Foundation Awards Dinner at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. The annual gala brought together religious, diplomatic, civic, and
Board of Directors Presidents Wall
A meaningful addition to our seminary walls is now complete with the placement of the final photograph on the Board of Directors Presidents Wall — Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate of the Canadian Diocese. With his photo now in place, all three
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
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
5th Annual Yn. Diane Chevian Memorial Youth Choir Workshop Inspires Young Church Vocalists
From July 8–12, 2026, the 5th annual Yn. Diane Chevian Memorial Youth Choir Workshop welcomed 28 musically talented youth to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary from 10 parishes across the Eastern Diocese. The intensive five-day program provided participants with a meaningful opportunity to deepen
Deacons’ Training Program Welcomes Altar Servers from the Eastern, Western, and Canadian Dioceses Plus Belgium
From June 26 to July 5, the Deacons’ Training Program in Armonk, NY, welcomed 44 young men from the Eastern, Western, and Canadian Dioceses and Belgium. The participants, both first-time and returning attendees, gathered to learn the music and rituals of
St. Nersess Preaching Program Hosts Mid-Atlantic Clergy Seminar on Preaching for All Ages
The St. Nersess Preaching Program continued its clergy continuing education series with a three-day seminar, Preaching for All Ages, held June 10–12 at St. Leon Armenian Church, Fair Lawn, NJ, for clergy of the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern Diocese. The