This week, Der Hratch had the joy of spending three wonderful days at Hye Camp, joining more than 180 campers and staff for an unforgettable experience of faith, fellowship, and fun.

One of the highlights of the week was the visit of His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan (Mesrop Srpazan). Campers and staff were blessed by his inspiring messages, warm pastoral presence, and heartfelt encouragement, reminding everyone of the importance of living a life rooted in Christ.

During his time at Hye Camp, Der Hratch had the privilege of teaching faith sessions, leading chapel prayers, offering spiritual reflections, and concluding the evenings with prayers in ether the boys’ or the girls’ cabins. Following the traditional camp group photo, each parish gathered with Srpazan for a commemorative photograph, including our own St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church.

May God bless all of our campers, counselors, volunteers, clergy, and staff who make Hye Camp such a life-changing ministry each summer!