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.
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
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
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
Seminary Graduate Installed as Assistant Pastor
Last Sunday, August 2, Dn. Arin Parsanian, a 2026 seminary graduate, was installed as Assistant Pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena, CA, by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice-President of the St.
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
A Celebration of Calling and Service at St. Nersess Seminary’s 2026 Graduation
The 2026 Graduation of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, held on May 15, celebrated the seminary’s mission of preparing clergy and lay ministers for the Armenian Church in North America. The ceremony honored the graduation of Dn. Arin Parsanian of the
Fr. Mardiros Chevian Visits Western Diocese
Last week, Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, traveled to the Western Diocese to participate in their Annual Adult retreat, focused on the Power of Forgiveness. Held at a Malibu retreat center, over 90 retreatants gathered April 13-14 for presentations, prayer, meditation,