On Sunday, May 18, the St. Gregory of Narek Sunday School community gathered for a heartfelt Closing Ceremony and Graduation, marking the conclusion of another blessed year of learning and faith formation. Presided over by Yn. Naira Azatyan-Sargsyan, the program honored the dedication of students, teachers, and parents alike. Every student received a...
At the beginning of April, the Church School organized the Eastern Wheatgrass Project, inviting Church School students and families to take part in a beautiful Armenian Easter tradition. Today, after 2 weeks of care and patience, the wheatgrass has grown lush and green—ready to be adorned with brightly colored Easter...
This past Sunday, our Church School children joyfully took part in our Annual Lenten Soup-Making Outreach—a heartfelt initiative to serve the homeless and put their faith into action. Each child added their own thoughtful ingredients into the pot, creating two large pots of delicious, nourishing soup made with love. The event...
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...
The Eastern Diocese’s Armenian Language Ministry held its annual Teachers’ Symposium on Saturday, September 7, at the Diocesan Center in New York. Dn. Hovhannes Khosdeghian organized the gathering of some 40 Armenian School teachers and principals from nine Diocesan parishes—hailing from New York and New Jersey as well as North...
Yn. Naira Azatyan-Sargsyan presided over a heartfelt ceremony on May 26 to honor the dedicated Sunday School graduates: Ellena Baghdasaryan, Rouzanna Gaboyan, Khoren Gevorgyan, Arman Edilyan, Anri Edilyan, Marianna Klekchyan, Ani Manukyan, and Tatev Sargsyan. The presentation of graduation diplomas marked the culmination of over a decade of their formal Christian...
You know Easter is near when our Church School students engage in their traditional Easter Wheatgrass project. Last Sunday, spearheaded by Yn. Naira and assisted by our teachers & parents, Lilit Grigoryan, Anna Hovsepyan, Tatev Sargsyan, Evelina Manvelyan and Dina Ohanessian our students were enlightened on the spiritual meaning and significance...
The Sacred Music Workshop at St. Gregory of Narek, led by Very Rev. Fr. Mamigon Kiledjian from February 3rd to 5th, was a remarkable success. The weekend began with Hayr Soorp, Director of Diocesan Music Ministries, reviewing chants with our young altar servers on Friday, preparing them for their upcoming...
On Sunday, January 5th, following the Armenian Christmas Eve services, the Church School students presented a beautiful Christmas play. It was very inspiring to see our young ones telling the Christmas story with their words and through a play. Many thanks to Yn. Naira Azatyan, superintendent for organizing the play...
A dozen students in the church school of St. Gregory of Narek Church were recognized last week for successfully completing a program on the Armenian Alphabet. Superintendent Yn. Naira Azatyan Sargsyan presented each students with a certificate at a special ceremony, led by pastor Fr. Hratch Sargsyan. Students also received...