New Athornan initiation in North America on Saturday 17 October 2026 in Houston Texas The North American Mobeds Council (NAMC) is delighted to announce that, for the first time in North America, a Zoroastrian priest will be initiated as an Athravan on October 17th, 2026, at Bhandara Atashkadeh in Houston. Mobedyar Hormuzdiar Katki of ZAMWI will receive this historic initiation. We would be honored to have
Read moreFuture Zoroastrians 2027 We are delighted to announce that applications for the second edition of the Future Zoroastrians: Leadership Programme for Emerging Priests are officially open! Designed for Zoroastrian priests across global communities, this programme supports the next generation of leaders who are committed to thoughtful and effective leadership. Through a blend of scholarly learning, practical skills development and personalised coaching, participants will explore contemporary community
Read moreNAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions: Course: ‘Introduction to Zoroastrianism’ Saturdays @ 11:00 am Eastern time (USA & Canada) – September 12,
Read moreNAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies is pleased to announce the following sessions: Course: ‘Introduction to Zoroastrianism’ Saturdays @ 11:00 am Eastern time (USA & Canada)
Read moreFuture Zoroastrians: Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders When people think about the education of a Zoroastrian priest, they naturally think of prayers, rituals and religious texts. Yet anyone who has approached a priest with questions about identity, marriage, grief, ethics or community life knows that the role extends far beyond the performance of ceremonies. How can young priests prepare
Read moreDear Community Members, A reminder to join us for a series of seminars at the time of the Bareshnum Retreat at the Bhandara Atash Kadeh. Registration is not required to join the Zoom sessions, and you are welcome to join in-person or via Zoom. This is a unique opportunity to learn several aspects of Zoroastrianism, including its history, culture, scriptures, and rituals and we
Read moreAn Immersive Experience in Advanced Spiritual Purification. This four-day retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience Bareshnum, the highest Zoroastrian purification ritual traditionally undertaken by Mobeds before advanced inner-liturgical ceremonies. Modeled on advanced priestly preparatory practices, the retreat will focus on: • Purification of body, mind, and spirit by Bareshnum ritual • Ritual cleanliness, intention, discipline, and inner awareness •
Read more10 deserving Mobeds will be sponsored in full to attend the 13th WZC 2026 Singapore! – Sponsorship covers return airfare, stay and 3-day Congress registration – Apply as or nominate a full-time Mobed currently serving at any Atash Behram, Agiary, Adarian or Dar-e-Meher – Supported by a generous well-wisher Application deadline: 25th May 2026 https://wzcsg26.com/deserving_mobeds_wzc2026 For application info and selection
Read moreFuture Zoroastrians Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders We are delighted to announce that applications for the Future Zoroastrians: Leadership Programme for Emerging Priestly Leaders are officially open! Designed for Zoroastrian priests across global communities, this programme supports the next generation of leaders who are committed to thoughtful, values-driven leadership. Through a blend of scholarly learning, practical skills development and personalised coaching, participants will explore
Read moreInstitute of Zoroastrian Studies (Affiliated with The Association of Theological Schools) News Release – July 2025 The NAMC Institute of Zoroastrian Studies holds Young Mobeds Training in New York at ZAGNY. Young Mobeds from all over North America gathered in person at the Arbab Rustam Guiv Dar-E-Meher of Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York (ZAGNY) on July 12th
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