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St. Nersess Benefactors Tour Campus
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Mr. and Mrs. Haig and Elza Didizian of London, England, the main benefactors of the new St. Nersess Armenian Seminary campus, spent the afternoon of December 15 visiting the seminary in Armonk, NY. Accompanying them were Abp. Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), St. Nersess Board Member Kevork Toroyan, construction chairman Zaven Tachdjian, and their son Hagop Didizian. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean of St. Nersess, welcomed the Didizians back to St. Nersess and offered them an in-depth tour of the facilities. The charitable couple and their family were present at the Opening Day ceremonies with His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on November 12.
Der Mardiros walked the guests throughout the entire camp
us, including: the Mangassarian Building which houses single male students; the Dadourian Building which houses married students; the Hekimian Building which houses seminary guests and faculty; the Arsen Keleshian Dining Hall, the Keosayan gym, and the recreation building.
But of all the beautiful stru
ctures on the campus, the building they spent the most time visiting was the Karekin I Theological Ce
nter, which they donated. In the newly constructed center is the newly consecrated St. Hagop Chapel also donated by the Didizians, the library, the classrooms and offices. Haig and Elza Didizian enjoyed touring each room and visiting with the staff in the office and the library. Following, they had lunch with Khajag Srpazan, Fr. Mardiros and the seminarians in the dining hall and had an opportunity to speak with each seminarian, learn where they are from, and see how their studies are proceeding.
Following lunch, everyone moved to the St. Hagop Chapel for zhamerkootyooon (vespers) and a special Hokehankisd (memorial) service held for the parents of Haig and Elza.
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St. Nersess Annual Appeal
Each year, St. Nersess Seminary reaches out to you, our biggest supporters, during the Christmas season for an annual contribution to the seminary. Your donation ensures that we fulfill Archbishop's Tiran Nersoyan's vision for St. Nersess - to grow into a contributor to the mission of the Armenian Church. The seminary continues to train the next generation of Armenian Church leaders: clergy and laymen, men and women alike.
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St. Nersess Summer Conferences
Deacons' Training Program
JUNE 23 - JULY 2
Directed by Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan
High School Summer Conference A
JULY 7 - JULY 16
Directed by Rev. Fr. Ghevond Ajamian
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JULY 21 - JULY 30
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Post High School Conference
AUGUST 1 - AUGUST 6
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Perfect Christmas Gift for Altar Servers!
Archbishop Avak Asadourian, the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Iraq, and a graduate of St. Nersess Seminary, published a revised edition of the Service Book for Holy Week. It is written in classical Armenian, with scripture readings in both classical and modern western Armenian, including Palm Sunday (Opening of the Doors) and Avak Thursday (Communion and Washing of the Feet). Books are $35 each plus postage with quantity discounts available (5+). Books may be ordered by contacting the seminary at 914-273-0200 or
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