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  Seminary Celebrates 65th Anniversary in Northern CaliforniaOctober 3, 2026
  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 […]
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  Welcoming New Seminarians for the 2026–27 Academic YearSeptember 24, 2026
  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 […]
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  “Mosaics in Ministry” Orientation RetreatSeptember 23, 2026
  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 […]
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  Seminarian Attends Foundation Awards DinnerSeptember 23, 2026
  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 […]
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  Board of Directors Presidents WallSeptember 15, 2026
  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 […]
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  Of Water and the SpiritSeptember 14, 2026
  A Fall Retreat at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary October 10–11, 2026 How does the sacrament of Baptism speak to our everyday lives? What does it mean to live a life guided by the Holy Spirit? Join us at St. Nersess […]