An Evening of Armenian Music with the Shell Piano Trio

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...

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Family Art Activity with Armen Barseghyan

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...

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Exploring Armenian History, Culture, and Music: A Presentation at Hathaway Brown School

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,...

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Khachkar Dedication at JCU – Խաչքարի Օրհնության Կարգ Ջոն Քերոլ Համալսարանում

We warmly invite you to join us for the dedication service of a beautiful Armenian Khatchkar recently installed on the campus of John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio. Through the collaborative efforts of the Cleveland Armenian community and John Carroll University, this Khatchkar was brought from Armenia and placed in a prominent...

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78th Annual Cleveland One World Day: A Celebration of Culture and Unity

On Sunday, August 25th, 2024, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens hosted the 78th Annual Cleveland One World Day, a vibrant event showcasing the rich cultural diversity of Cleveland through parades, performances, and celebrations. Held at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, this year’s event, organized by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, Councilman Kevin...

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Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Workshop on the Armenian Genocide and Its Relevance Today

On June 13 and 14, St. Gregory Armenian Church proudly hosted a workshop titled “The Armenian Genocide and its Relevance Today,” facilitated by the Holocaust and Genocide Education Network (HGEN). This workshop aimed to educate educators about the Armenian Genocide. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ara Bagdasarian and Raz Pounardjan for...

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Poon Barekendan Celebration at St. Gregory of Narek 

Poon Barekendan and early Dearundaraj celebrations all weekend. Many thanks to Mona Karoghlanian and Hasmik Hayrapetyan for organizing and coordinating a festive Poon Barekendan Friday Night Cafe’. Many thanks to all the ladies who helped, to DJ Dave (David Avanesian) for providing good music and Karo Harutyunyan for handling all...

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