Update on St. Nersess Armenian Seminary's new location

(SNAS) - In a natural progression of growth and expansion of mission, St. Nersess plans to move to a new campus in Armonk, NY, in mid-2014. However, we will always remember our roots when in 1961 we called Evanston, IL our home before relocating to New Rochelle, NY in 1978. This latest transition will allow the seminary to continue to grow and provide our Seminarians with improved learning and living facilities.

In the last two months, construction permits have been secured, the land has been cleared of trees and foliage, and digging has commenced where the new theological building will be constructed.

Fr. Mardiros Chevian, the Dean of St. Nersess, continues to carry out the vision of Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan, founder of St. Nersess, by overseeing the training of young men to become parish priests. He will reside on the new campus, just as he did when he directed St. Nersess throughout the 1980s. By living on campus, he will oversee and supervise the daily life of the St. Nersess Seminarians. The Dean’s residence is one of four existing structures that will be renovated on the new Armonk campus. A single students residence, a married students and faculty residence, and a recreation center will also be renovated.

Donations and naming opportunities exist in each of our renovated buildings. Consider making a commitment to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary in your name, or in honor of or in memory of a loved one. You will be remembered and recognized as one who values the training of clergy for service in the Armenian Church of America. It is an investment that will give for generations to come.

St. Nersess Seminary will have eight full time Seminarians in the Fall of 2013. We appreciate your continued support and interest in the only Armenian Seminary in the Western Hemisphere that trains, educates, and inspires future Armenian clergy, as well as lay people and the Armenian youth.