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 the Mamourian family who tragically lost their son in 2022. Marcus Mamourian was born in New Hampshire and grew up in a
Remembering Aida K. Pisani
St. Nersess faculty, students and staff continue to grieve the untimely passing of our dear Aida, who was our librarian, a valued member of our faculty, and a beloved friend in our St. Nersess family. Aida Karabatzakian was born
St. Nersess Remembers Seminary Benefactor Haig Didizian with Requiem Service
On Friday, March 10, clergy, board members, faculty and staff, and seminarians remembered Haig Hagop Didizian with a Requiem Service in the St. Hagop Chapel. Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, opened with Mr. Didizian’s impressive biography of philanthropic accomplishments throughout
In Memoriam: Haig Didizian
With profound sadness, St. Nersess Seminary mourns the loss of Haig Didizian, of London, England, who passed away earlier this week. It was Haig and his wife Elza’s magnanimous gift that enabled St. Nersess to purchase the land that is
In Memoriam
The St. Nersess Alumni Association is mourning the death of Dn. Bedros Hovsep Sarkissian, who was a 1978 alumnus of St. Nersess Seminary. In 1974, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian, of blessed memory, then Primate of the Eastern Diocese in New York, invited
Vocal Training at the Seminary
This semester, the seminary is offering weekly voice training classes, thanks to the generosity of seminary benefactor Dean Shahinian, Esq. Private voice lessons are offered to any student or member of the faculty or staff who would like to improve
Successful Inaugural Youth Choir Workshop!
The inaugural Yn. Diane Chevian Memorial Youth Choir Workshop took place July 7-10 at the seminary and was a great success thanks to the capable staff who led the program and the 18 eager teenagers, ages 13-17, who attended from
Dean Attends Memorial Requiem for Canon Robert Wright
On May 19, a Memorial Eucharist in Memory of the Rev. Canon Dr. J. Robert Wright, a longtime friend and supporter of the Armenian Church, was held at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Representing St. Nersess Armenian
Annual Yn. Diane Chevian Choir Training Program Announced
A new choir program will be launched next summer at St. Nersess as a result of the generosity of so many friends and family who have donated in memory of Yn. Diane Chevian, beloved wife of Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean. Appropriately
In Memoriam: Yeretzgin Diane Vidian Chevian (1953-2021)
With profound sadness, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary mourns the passing of Yn. Diane Vidian Chevian, a beloved wife and mother, life-time member of the Armenian Church, and an educator, who passed away on September 11. She was 67. She was born