Rev. Fr. Kapriel Nazarian

Der Kapriel Nazarian was in 1959 in Providence, Rhode Island. He realized his calling after participating in a Bible study group led by Der Gomidas Baghsarian. Der Kapriel received a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Providence College in 2010. After teaching Sunday School for seven years, Der Kapriel began to serve on the altar of Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church during Great Lent in 2011. On May 5, 2013, he was ordained as an acolyte and sub-deacon by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. On July 27, 2014, he was ordained as a deacon by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian. On October 4, 2014, he was ordained into the holy priesthood by His Eminence, Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Der Kapriel is married to Debra Ann Bellucci. Together they have one son named Robert.