Armenian Christmas Family Worship Our parish joyfully gathered for Armenian Christmas Family Worship and the Blessing of Water (Ջրօրհնեք), celebrating the Holy Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The day began with Matins and continued with the Festal Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Water, drawing our community together in prayer, reverence, and thanksgiving....
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...
Our festive celebration of Armenian Christmas Eve was filled with extra joy through the beautiful Christmas play presented by our amazing Church School students. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our hardworking students, their dedicated parents, and our devoted Church School staff who made this meaningful presentation possible. Սուրբ...
Our New Year’s Eve Celebration was truly a memorable and joy-filled evening for our church family. We began the night in prayer in the sanctuary with the beautiful service of the Blessing of the Pomegranates. Each person in attendance received a pomegranate, a meaningful symbol as we entered the New Year with faith, hope, and thanksgiving. Following the service,...
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...
Our parish family gathered last Sunday for a beautiful and heartfelt Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by our dedicated Women’s Guild. It was a joyful afternoon filled with worship, fellowship, and heartfelt gratitude for the many blessings God has poured upon our community as we shared a delicious meal prepared with...
On behalf of St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church, we extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this year’s Annual Golf Outing a wonderful success. Your support, generosity, and joyful spirit made the day truly special. Whether you joined us as a player, sponsored a hole, donated a raffle gift, volunteered your time, or contributed as an event sponsor, your participation...
Our Church School opened its doors for the new year with great joy and enthusiasm! Students, parents, and teachers gathered for the first day of classes, filling our parish with energy, laughter, and a renewed spirit of learning. Following their lessons, everyone joined the Divine Liturgy, where Der Hayr offered...
On Saturday, September 27, the Armenian community of Columbus gathered for a special Divine Liturgy, celebrating the Season of the Holy Cross. This sacred occasion was made even more meaningful with the blessing and first use of a newly arrived silver chalice and hand cross from Armenia. The chalice, bearing...
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our corporate and individual sponsors for their generous support of the Cleveland Armenian Festival. Your commitment helps us celebrate our heritage, strengthen our community, and share the richness of Armenian culture with all. Thanks to your generosity, we raised $14,500 in support of...