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...
Անչափ ուրախ ենք, որ ևս մեկ անգամ կարողացանք համախմբվել և տոնել Սբ. Գրիգոր Նարեկացի Եկեղեցու Ամենամյա Հայկական Փառատոնը։ Այս տարվա փառատոնը ևս մեկ անգամ դարձավ մեր համայնքի ոգու և նվիրվածության վկայությունը՝ լեցուն ուրախությամբ, ժպիտներով և հայկական սիրառատ հյուրընկալությամբ։ Մեր հյուրերը վայելեցին այդ ջերմ մթնոլորտը և սիրով պատրաստված մեր հայկական նրբաճաշակ...
We are excited to welcome all students and families to the new Sunday School year! Registration begins today. Following registration and student placement, Armenian Language Classes will start on Sunday, October 5 at 11:00 AM. Schedule of Classes: Armenian Language Classes: 11:00–11:45 AM Participate in Church Service: 11:45 AM Fellowship Break/Lunch: 12:00 PM Religious...
Last Sunday, August 17th, our parish family at St. Gregory of Narek gathered for the annual Summer Picnic, held in joyful conjunction with the Feast of the Blessing of the Grapes. Following a festive Divine Liturgy and the traditional grape blessing, more than 100 attendees enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, delicious food, and...
Join us for a weekend full of food, culture, and celebration at the Cleveland Armenian Festivalhosted by St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church! Come enjoy the rich flavors of homemade Armenian cuisine, live music featuring Mher Mnatsakanyan and dance performances by Narekatsi Dance Group, cultural displays, church tours, a boutique...
The Armenian Cultural Garden cordially invites you to the 79th annual One World Day (OWD) celebrations on Sunday, August 24, 2025. The festivities begin with the Parade of Flags, departing this year from the Serbian Cultural Garden (St. Clair-Superior, Cleveland) at 12:00pm. It travels south, passing the Centennial Peace Plaza, and ends at the Croatian Cultural...
Last Sunday, our parish community came together for a joyful celebration of Vartavar, one of the most beloved feasts of the Armenian Church. In remembrance of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord, Der Hayr conducted Antasdan service and sprinkled everyone with blessed rose water—a beautiful tradition symbolizing the renewal and grace...
The 2025 Stewardship letters are on their way to your homes! We kindly ask you to consider making your donation—either by check or online. Heartfelt thanks to our dedicated volunteers who helped prepare and stuff the envelopes after church on Sunday. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of...