St. Nersess Armenian Seminary

06/02/2026

This International Conference starts Thursday, hosted by and

The public is welcome to attend by Zoom.

Sitting as a Stranger: Evagrius in the Desert & Beyond. June 4 - 6

https://stnersess.edu/academic-conferences-lectures/academic-conferences/

05/29/2026

The St. Nersess Seminarians sang in memory of Fr. Karekin Kasparian at the memorial luncheon following his funeral on May 12.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary to fund the “Fr. Karekin Kasparian Summer Program Scholarship Fund" which was established in 2024 on his 50th Anniversary of Ordination.

Checks should be made out to St. Nersess Seminary with “Fr. Karekin – Summer” in the memo and mailed to 486 Bedford Rd., Armonk, NY 10504. Donate online: https://stnersess.edu/support/in-lieu-of-flowers/

05/28/2026

St. Nersess Online Launches Bible Study Leader Training

For the first time, St. Nersess Online offered training for summer conference counselors who will lead Bible Studies during the seminary’s summer youth programs.

Counselors assisting program directors at the Deacons’ Training Program, High School and Post-High School Conferences, and Youth Choir Workshop participated in a two-session online Biblical Studies Training designed to better equip leaders to guide discussions rooted in the Armenian Christian tradition.

The Zoom sessions were led by Dr. Roberta Ervine, Director of Studies and Professor of Armenian Christian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, and moderated by Arpi N. Bullockian, Chief Program Officer.

“These training sessions helped me to step back and approach a Bible verse with a child-like curiosity,” shared Milla Shirikyan of Holy Archangels Armenian Church in Haverhill, MA. “I was quick to jump to conclusions and try to discern meaning immediately upon reading a verse, but Dr. Ervine’s sessions helped me develop a more careful approach through asking questions. To read the Bible not just for a simple ‘answer,’ but to develop a relationship with Christ through the process.”

We are grateful for all 12 participants who dedicated their time to deepening their understanding of Scripture and preparing to serve our summer conference students. This new online training initiative further expands the seminary’s educational mission and strengthens the spiritual formation of its summer conference leadership.

05/22/2026

The Sunday School students and teaching staff of St. Vartan Cathedral, led by its principal Dn. Hovannes Khosdeghian, traveled to the seminary this past Sunday, May 17. They attended the seminary’s end-of-academic year Badarak, had lunch, and enjoyed outdoor games and activities.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

St. Nersess Armenian Seminary celebrated its 2026 Graduation on May 15, honoring Dn. Arin Parsanian of the Western Diocese. Clergy, board members, faculty, students, alumni, staff, family, and friends gathered in St. Hagop Chapel for a moving ceremony celebrating faith, perseverance, and service to the Armenian Church.

Officiating was Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, who encouraged the graduate to “stay close to Christ” and reminded seminarians that “God forms His servants slowly.”

Although Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Vice President of the Board, was unable to attend, his message of unwavering support was read in Armenian by the Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Eastern Diocesan Vicar.

Congratulations to Dn. Arin as he begins this next chapter of ministry and service to the Armenian Church! Read more https://stnersess.edu/a-celebration-of-calling-and-service-at-st-nersess-seminarys-2026-graduation/ and to view more photos.

05/16/2026

Last night, the seminary held its annual graduation ceremony for its 2026 graduate, Dn. Arin Parsanian!

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese and the President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, officiated. Speakers included the dean, board, St. Vlad’s, faculty, student body, alumni association, the graduate, a message from Hovnan Srpazan, and Mesrop Srpazan.

Stay tuned for more details! Congratulations Dn. Arin!