On Sunday, February 16, St. Gregory of Narek despite snowy weather, warmly welcomed back Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, our beloved Vicar General and former Deacon-in-Charge and Pastor. It was a joyous occasion as the community gathered to celebrate the Divine Liturgy together with Fr. Simeon as our guest celebrant....
This past Saturday, our community came together to celebrate love and faith during the Early Valentine’s Day & St. Sarkis Celebration. Following an uplifting church service, Der Hratch led a special blessing prayer for all married and engaged couples. In addition to the couples’ blessing, Der Hratch offered an engaging...
This past Sunday, our parish came together for a beautiful Early Dyarnuntarach Celebration, embracing the warmth of faith, fellowship, and Armenian tradition. The evening began with a special blessing for couples, a heartfelt ceremony invoking God’s grace upon marriages and relationships. Following the blessing, the celebration continued with the traditional...
The 2024 St. Gregory of Narek Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, immediately following Badarak (approximately 12 PM) in the Church Hall. The Parish Council warmly invites all dues-paying members to attend in person. The Annual Report will be made available one week prior to...
We are delighted to announce that Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Vicar General, will be the Guest Celebrant at St. Gregory of Narek on Sunday, February 16. Fr. Simeon previously served our parish as Deacon-in-Charge and Pastor, and we are blessed to welcome him back. Join us for this joyous occasion as we...
We are thrilled to share the beautiful Christmas celebration photos in the Columbus Armenian community. It was a joyful occasion filled with warmth and togetherness as we gathered to celebrate the Armenian Christmas. A highlight of the day was the beautiful Water Blessing Service, a meaningful tradition that brings us...
Our parish came together last week to celebrate the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Տոն Ս. Ծննդյան եւ Ասվածահայտնության մեր Տիրոջ Հիսուս Քրիստոսի). The morning began with Matins (Առավոտյան Ժամերգություն) at 9:30 AM, preparing us for the Festal Divine Liturgy (Հանդիսավոր Ս. Պատարագ) at 10:30...
Last week our parish gathered in faith and fellowship to celebrate the sacred occasion of Armenian Christmas Eve (Ճրագալոյց). The evening was a beautiful testament to our rich traditions, uniting us in prayer, light, and joyful communion. The Candlelight Divine Liturgy (Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ) filled the church with a radiant glow as...
We are excited to announce the upcoming showings of the powerful film Between Borders—a moving story of faith, resilience, and hope amidst oppression. Movie Details: Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes Dates: January 26 January 27 January 28 About the Film: Set in the crumbling Soviet Union, Between Borders follows the Petrosyan family...
My name is Satenik Papyan, and I am a PhD candidate in the Community Research and Action program at the State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton. I am reaching out to request your support in disseminating a survey I am conducting as part of my doctoral research. The survey is available in both Armenian and English. It examines the U.S. Armenian heritage community...