Lenten Friday Evening — Week 1

We had a wonderful start to our Lenten Friday Prayer & Featured Speaker: Raz Pounardjian series— a very informative evening with warm fellowship and a delicious Lenten meal. The night began with a peaceful prayer service, setting the tone for Great Lent. Our discussion, “Money, Anxiety, and Trust in God,” was presented...

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Lenten Fridays: Faith, Health, Stewardship & Daily Christian Living

Join us each Friday during Great Lent as we gather for prayer, fellowship, and meaningful conversations connecting our faith with daily life. Friday, February 20 Money, Anxiety, and Trust in God — The stock market, investing, and Christian stewardship Raz Pounardjian Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Carnegie Investment Counsel HOST: Dzaghig...

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A Moving Piano Recital at Oberlin

Our Community members had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary piano recital by the gifted pianist Dr. Grigor Khachatryan at Oberlin College & Conservatory. The evening was dedicated entirely to the music of Frédéric Chopin, featuring the Mazurkas, Op. 30, all four Scherzos, and the magnificent Andante spianato et grande polonaise...

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Presentation of the Lord & Poon Barekendan Celebration Տեառնընդառաջ և Բուն Բարեկենդանի Տոնակատարություն

Our parish joyfully celebrated the feasts of the Presentation of the Lord and Poon Barekendan with prayer, fellowship, and tradition. The evening included the blessing of couples, a presentation on the Cathedral Fundraiser, and concluded with the traditional bonfire. Տոնական օրը նշանավորվեց աղոթքով, զույգերի օրհնությամբ և ավանդական խարույկով։ Visit Photos

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ACYOA Juniors Retreat

All youth ages 13–18 are invited to a special retreat to kick off Great Lent on the first day of Lent, Monday, February 16, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The day will include icebreakers, a reflection on following the Good Shepherd, a hands-on service project making sandwiches for those in need, and bowling to close...

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Sharing Armenian History & Advocacy at Solon High School

On Friday, January 30, three members of our St. Gregory of Narek Armenian community—Ara Bagdasarian, Jay Bagdasarian, and Raz Pounardjian—gave a powerful presentation on the Armenian Genocide and Artsakh at Solon High School. Speaking to over 100 students, they shared personal family stories of Genocide survival, addressed issues of denial...

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