Our parish family gathered last Sunday for a beautiful and heartfelt Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by our dedicated Women’s Guild. It was a joyful afternoon filled with worship, fellowship, and heartfelt gratitude for the many blessings God has poured upon our community as we shared a delicious meal prepared with...
On October 18th, the Women’s Guild gathered for a special meeting at the Holden Arboretum, enjoying a day of fellowship and learning amid the beauty of nature. Following the meeting, our own parishioner Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, a mycologist at Holden Arboretum, shared insights about the organization’s history and her fascinating research that connects scientific work...
Last Friday evening, our parish family gathered for A Night of Music and Gratitude at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church Hall—a heartfelt celebration dedicated to our festival volunteers and all who serve our church with love and devotion. The evening was filled with warmth, joy, and fellowship. Guests enjoyed a delicious...
On Sunday, our Church School children came dressed as heroes and positive role models, bringing joy, laughter, and fellowship to our parish family. They had a wonderful time collecting candy and filling their bags with treats, all while sharing in the spirit of fun and community. While we do not celebrate...
On October 15, 2025, Ara and Jay Bagdasarian presented on The Armenian Genocide to two classes of high school students at New London High School in north central Ohio. The sessions were hosted by Misty Ebinger, an award-winning Social Studies teacher who was recently named 2025 Genocide Educator of the Year by the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Mrs. Ebinger...
On behalf of St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year’s Annual Golf Outing a wonderful success. Your support, generosity, and joyful spirit made the day truly special. Whether you joined us as a player, sponsored a hole, donated a raffle gift, volunteered your time, or contributed as an event sponsor, your participation...
Our Church School opened its doors for the new year with great joy and enthusiasm! Students, parents, and teachers gathered for the first day of classes, filling our parish with energy, laughter, and a renewed spirit of learning. Following their lessons, everyone joined the Divine Liturgy, where Der Hayr offered...
On Saturday, September 27, the Armenian community of Columbus gathered for a special Divine Liturgy, celebrating the Season of the Holy Cross. This sacred occasion was made even more meaningful with the blessing and first use of a newly arrived silver chalice and hand cross from Armenia. The chalice, bearing...
On Sunday, September 14 our parish family joyfully gathered to celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, one of the five major feast days of the Armenian Church. Following the Blessing of the World (Antasdan), each person received a sprig of blessed sweet basil—a fragrant reminder of the life-giving...
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our corporate and individual sponsors for their generous support of the Cleveland Armenian Festival. Your commitment helps us celebrate our heritage, strengthen our community, and share the richness of Armenian culture with all. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $14,500 in support of...