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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...