On Saturday, December 14, 2024, St. Gregory of Narek Church was transformed into a hub of music and celebration as it hosted a remarkable concert in honor of Charles Aznavour’s 100th anniversary. The event, organized by the Honorary Consul of Armenia in Ohio, Sergey Edilyan, brought together music enthusiasts from the Cleveland Armenian...
Join us at 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31st, on New Year’s Eve for the Blessing of the Pomigrantes Service at St. Gregory of Narek Church. Throughout many centuries, the pomegranate has been part of our Armenian architecture, cuisine, art, manuscripts, literature, liturgical vestments, and accessories. The pomegranate symbolically represents the Church of...
Join us on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 7 PM for a captivating recital of Armenian music, performed by the internationally acclaimed Shell Piano Trio, at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church. About the Shell Piano Trio Founded in 1996 in Yerevan, Armenia, the trio features the extraordinary talents of pianist Shushan Hakobyan, violinist Lilit...
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2024 BLESSING OF THE POMEGRANTES – ՆՐՆՕՐՀՆԵՔ – 8:00 pm Each family will receive one blessed pomegranate. Յուրաքանչյուր ընտանիքի բաժին կհասնի մեկական օրհնված նուռ։ SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025 ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS EVE/ՃՐԱԳԱԼՈՒՅՑ Reading of Prophecies/Ընթերցումներ 4:00 pm. Candlelight Divine Liturgy / Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ 5:00 pm A Festive Christmas Dinner/Տոնական...
This year’s Sunday School Christmas Drive for FAR AYO Co-Funding Platform was a resounding success, thanks to the generous support of our parishioners. The drive aimed to bring joy to displaced children from Artsakh by providing them with bicycles for Christmas—a gift of hope and happiness during a challenging time....
On Saturday, December 7th, the St. Gregory of Narek Sisterhood hosted a delightful Christmas Breakfast at the scenic Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. The event brought together our parish lades for a morning filled with joy, fellowship, and the spirit of the season. The day began with an optional early morning walk...
The Christmas Tree Decorating Day & Movie Night was a wonderful evening filled with holiday cheer and community spirit. The children did an exceptional job decorating the tree, adding their personal touches to create a festive masterpiece. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with pizza, popcorn, and cupcakes. With pillows and...
This past week, St. Gregory of Narek Church hosted a delightful Family Art Activity led by renowned Armenian artist Armen Barseghyan. Participants had the opportunity to paint beautiful Armenian-inspired Christmas ornaments, combining art, tradition, and holiday cheer in our Cultural Hall. As a token of appreciation for sharing his incredible...
This year, Fr. Hratch Sargsyan and Maga Markosyan had the privilege of visiting Hathaway Brown School for an engaging exploration of Armenian history, culture, music, and resilience. The presentations offered students a window into the rich heritage of the Armenian people and their remarkable ability to persevere through challenges. Fr. Hratch spoke to two different classes,...
On November 15, 2024, the Cleveland Armenian community and John Carroll University came together to celebrate the blessing and dedication of a handcrafted Armenian Khatchkar on the university’s campus. This beautiful cross-stone, brought from Armenia, now stands as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Armenian people, inspiring generations to come. The...