This past Sunday, St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church joyfully celebrated Mother’s Day with a special blessing offered following the Divine Liturgy. As part of the celebration, our Sunday School students distributed flowers to all the mothers in attendance as a small but heartfelt expression of gratitude for their love,...
This past week, our community was blessed to host a beautiful and vibrant cultural evening featuring the ArmFolk Group from Armenia, as part of the International Arts Fund’s Youth Cultural Exchange Program. It was a joyful gathering filled with Armenian music, dance, and heritage, as these talented young performers brought...
This past Friday, our parish family gathered for the Women’s Guild Meechink Lenten Fish Dinner, and it was truly a wonderful and uplifting evening for our community. Following the Lenten Service, parishioners and friends came together to enjoy a delicious Lenten meal, homemade desserts, and warm fellowship. The evening was filled...
Our Community members had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary piano recital by the gifted pianist Dr. Grigor Khachatryan at Oberlin College & Conservatory. The evening was dedicated entirely to the music of Frédéric Chopin, featuring the Mazurkas, Op. 30, all four Scherzos, and the magnificent Andante spianato et grande polonaise...
On Friday, January 30, three members of our St. Gregory of Narek Armenian community—Ara Bagdasarian, Jay Bagdasarian, and Raz Pounardjian—gave a powerful presentation on the Armenian Genocide and Artsakh at Solon High School. Speaking to over 100 students, they shared personal family stories of Genocide survival, addressed issues of denial...
In mid-December, 40 women from our parish, joined by spouses and children, enjoyed a festive visit to the beautiful Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio. During the “Deck the Hall” holiday event, the historic estate was illuminated with 1.4 million lights and the Manor House was adorned with elegant...
We had a wonderful annual Khash Breakfast hosted by Deegin Satik Hakobyan and coordinated by Grigor Hakobyan. Անչափ շնորհակալ ենք Տիկին Սաթիկին շատ համեղ խաշ պատրաստելու համար և Գրիգոր Հակոբյանին՝ Խաշկերույթը կազմակերպելու համար։ Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and to all who contributed to making the morning so enjoyable. A special expression of...
On October 18th, the Women’s Guild gathered for a special meeting at the Holden Arboretum, enjoying a day of fellowship and learning amid the beauty of nature. Following the meeting, our own parishioner Claudia Bashian-Victoroff, a mycologist at Holden Arboretum, shared insights about the organization’s history and her fascinating research that connects scientific work...
Last Friday evening, our parish family gathered for A Night of Music and Gratitude at St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church Hall—a heartfelt celebration dedicated to our festival volunteers and all who serve our church with love and devotion. The evening was filled with warmth, joy, and fellowship. Guests enjoyed a delicious...
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...