Armenian Christmas Family Worship Our parish joyfully gathered for Armenian Christmas Family Worship and the Blessing of Water (Ջրօրհնեք), celebrating the Holy Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The day began with Matins and continued with the Festal Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Water, drawing our community together in prayer, reverence, and thanksgiving....
On Monday evening, January 5, our parish family gathered with joy to celebrate Armenian Christmas Eve (Ճրագալոյց). The evening began at 4:00 PM with the Reading of the Prophecies (Ընթերցումներ). At 5:00 PM, our church was filled with reverence and light as we celebrated the Candlelight Divine Liturgy (Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ), proclaiming Christ as the true Light...
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,...
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...
On Easter Eve, our parish gathered in a beautiful and moving celebration for the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, followed by the Easter Home Blessing and a traditional Easter Dinner graciously hosted by the Klekchyan Family. The evening began in the dimly lit sanctuary, symbolizing the waiting and anticipation of Christ’s Resurrection. As the Scriptures were read,...
Our Palm Sunday celebration, hosted by the ACYOA Juniors, was a joyful and well-attended event that brought together parishioners of all ages. The day began with the beautiful “Opening of the Doors” service and a festive Divine Liturgy, setting a reverent and uplifting tone for the celebration that followed. Following...
We give thanks for a deeply moving and spiritually enriching Holy Week at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church.On Holy Tuesday, we prayerfully commemorated the Parable of the Ten Virgins, reminding us to keep watch and be prepared. On Holy Thursday, a beautiful and well-attended Service of the Washing of the Feet (Ոտնլվա) was followed by...
As we approach Holy Week, we invite you to join us for a series of meaningful and spiritually enriching services, culminating in the joyous celebration of Easter. From the solemn remembrance of the Ten Virgins on Holy Tuesday to the radiant Candlelight Divine Liturgy on Holy Saturday, each service offers...
It is a beautiful Church tradition to make an Easter offering for the continuation of our religious and educational programs, as well as our charitable and outreach initiatives, offered in the name of our Savior. Click the link below to make your Easter gift, which we call Yughakin in Armenian, meaning...
Join us on Palm Sunday, April 13, for a joyous celebration hosted by the ACYOA, continuing a beloved tradition of ACYOA Youth Day in our Diocese. The day will feature the Opening of the Doors Service at 10:00 AM, Festive Divine Liturgy at 10:30 AM, followed by a Lamb Dinner at 12:00 PM...