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...
The Diocesan Ministries Staff gathered at the Diocesan Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon to prepare for the year ahead. The meeting was held at the newly renovated, state of the art Diocesan Youth Center. Ministries Director Fr. Hratch Sargsyan led the meeting, encouraging collaboration and thoughtful planning for upcoming programs and...
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...
On October 15, 2025, Ara and Jay Bagdasarian presented on The Armenian Genocide to two classes of high school students at New London High School in north central Ohio. The sessions were hosted by Misty Ebinger, an award-winning Social Studies teacher who was recently named 2025 Genocide Educator of the Year by the Ohio Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Mrs. Ebinger...
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...
Ladies of all ages are invited to a special presentation on Menopause: What You Need to Know, led by Dr. Evelina Manvelyan, OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Gregory of Narek Cultural Hall. This informative session will cover key questions such as What is menopause?...
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...
My name is Satenik Papyan, and I am a PhD candidate in the Community Research and Action program at the State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton. I am reaching out to request your support in disseminating a survey I am conducting as part of my doctoral research. The survey is available in both Armenian and English. It examines the U.S. Armenian heritage community...
Thanks to the efforts of Louise Demirjian, Siran Hajinazarian and Nina Setrakian we have been trying to make our Recycling and Composting Program as integral part of our community’s fellowship efforts. Through this initiative, we’ve successfully worked together to sort materials, transform food waste into nutrients-rich soil, and ensure recyclable items are...
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...