Blessing of Pomegranates & New Year’s Eve Celebration

Our New Year’s Eve Celebration was truly a memorable and joy-filled evening for our church family. We began the night in prayer in the sanctuary with the beautiful service of the Blessing of the Pomegranates. Each person in attendance received a pomegranate, a meaningful symbol as we entered the New Year with faith, hope, and thanksgiving. Following the service,...

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A Festive Mid-December Christmas Gathering

In mid-December, 40 women from our parish, joined by spouses and children, enjoyed a festive visit to the beautiful Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. During the “Deck the Hall” holiday event, the historic estate was illuminated with 1.4 million lights and the Manor House was adorned with elegant...

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Ministeries Team Looks Ahead to 2026

The Diocesan Ministries Staff gathered at the Diocesan Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to prepare for the year ahead. The meeting was held at the newly renovated, state of the art Diocesan Youth Center. Ministries Director Fr. Hratch Sargsyan led the meeting, encouraging collaboration and thoughtful planning for upcoming programs and...

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An Evening of Christmas Music with Our Youth

Last Saturday, our parish was blessed with a beautiful and joy-filled celebration as we held our inaugural St. Gregory of Narek Winter Youth Concert. The evening brought together the talent, dedication, and heartfelt spirit of our young people, who offered an inspiring program of Christmas music that uplifted everyone present. We extend...

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A Delicious and Joyful Gathering: Annual Khash Breakfast

We had a wonderful annual Khash Breakfast hosted by Deegin Satik Hakobyan and coordinated by Grigor Hakobyan. Անչափ շնորհակալ ենք Տիկին Սաթիկին շատ համեղ խաշ պատրաստելու համար և Գրիգոր Հակոբյանին՝ Խաշկերույթը կազմակերպելու համար։ Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and to all who contributed to making the morning so enjoyable. A special expression of...

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Women’s Guild Explores God’s Creation at Holden Arboretum

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...

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