Last week our parish gathered in faith and fellowship to celebrate the sacred occasion of Armenian Christmas Eve (Ճրագալոյց). The evening was a beautiful testament to our rich traditions, uniting us in prayer, light, and joyful communion. The Candlelight Divine Liturgy (Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ) filled the church with a radiant glow as...
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...
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church was filled with the enchanting sounds of Armenian music during a stunning recital by the internationally acclaimed Shell Piano Trio. The evening was truly extraordinary, as the trio performed masterpieces from renowned composers such as Khachaturian, Babajanyan, Piazzolla, and...
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us at St. Gregory of Narek Church for our New Year’s Eve celebration and Blessing of the Pomigrantes Service! A special thank you to DJ Dave for keeping the energy high and to Vahagn and Tatev Ohanyan and family, along with...
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, St. Gregory of Narek Church was transformed into a hub of music and celebration as it hosted a remarkable concert in honor of Charles Aznavour’s 100th anniversary. The event, organized by the Honorary Consul of Armenia in Ohio, Sergey Edilyan, brought together music enthusiasts from the Cleveland Armenian...
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...
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST, 2024 BLESSING OF THE POMEGRANTES – ՆՐՆՕՐՀՆԵՔ – 8:00 pm Each family will receive one blessed pomegranate. Յուրաքանչյուր ընտանիքի բաժին կհասնի մեկական օրհնված նուռ։ SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025 ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS EVE/ՃՐԱԳԱԼՈՒՅՑ Reading of Prophecies/Ընթերցումներ 4:00 pm. Candlelight Divine Liturgy / Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ 5:00 pm A Festive Christmas Dinner/Տոնական...
This year’s Sunday School Christmas Drive for FAR AYO Co-Funding Platform was a resounding success, thanks to the generous support of our parishioners. The drive aimed to bring joy to displaced children from Artsakh by providing them with bicycles for Christmas—a gift of hope and happiness during a challenging time....
On Saturday, December 7th, the St. Gregory of Narek Sisterhood hosted a delightful Christmas Breakfast at the scenic Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. The event brought together our parish lades for a morning filled with joy, fellowship, and the spirit of the season. The day began with an optional early morning walk...