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...
Calling all interested dancers! The Narekatsi Dance Group is welcoming new members to join this vibrant and growing ensemble. This summer, the group will begin learning new material in preparation for upcoming performances, including our annual festival. Minimum commitment: 1–2 practices per week Mandatory rehearsals: Required before performances and major...
The Armenian Cultural Garden was proud to participate in two community events over the weekend: the CCGF Installation Dinner on Friday, April 11, and the “Around the World” cultural showcase at the Willowick Public Library on Saturday, April 12. At Friday’s dinner, ACG was well-represented with a dedicated table among other cultural groups such...
Join us for a special Coffee Hour featuring Jeanmarie Papelian, Executive Director of the Armenia Tree Project. Come hear about the impactful work being done in Armenia to reforest the homeland and support local communities—all over a warm cup of coffee and fellowship.
We are excited to announce the upcoming showings of the powerful film Between Borders—a moving story of faith, resilience, and hope amidst oppression. Movie Details: Run Time: 1 hour 32 minutes Dates: January 26 January 27 January 28 About the Film: Set in the crumbling Soviet Union, Between Borders follows the Petrosyan family...
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church was filled with the enchanting sounds of Armenian music during a stunning recital by the internationally acclaimed Shell Piano Trio. The evening was truly extraordinary, as the trio performed masterpieces from renowned composers such as Khachaturian, Babajanyan, Piazzolla, and...
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...