On Sunday, February 16, St. Gregory of Narek despite snowy weather, warmly welcomed back Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, our beloved Vicar General and former Deacon-in-Charge and Pastor. It was a joyous occasion as the community gathered to celebrate the Divine Liturgy together with Fr. Simeon as our guest celebrant....
The 2024 St. Gregory of Narek Annual Parish Assembly will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2025, immediately following Badarak (approximately 12 PM) in the Church Hall. The Parish Council warmly invites all dues-paying members to attend in person. The Annual Report will be made available one week prior to...
We are thrilled to share the beautiful Christmas celebration photos in the Columbus Armenian community. It was a joyful occasion filled with warmth and togetherness as we gathered to celebrate the Armenian Christmas. A highlight of the day was the beautiful Water Blessing Service, a meaningful tradition that brings us...
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...
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 November 15, 2024, the Cleveland Armenian community and John Carroll University came together to celebrate the blessing and dedication of a handcrafted Armenian Khatchkar on the university’s campus. This beautiful cross-stone, brought from Armenia, now stands as a testament to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the Armenian people, inspiring generations to come. The...
On Sunday, November 17th, the Sisterhood of St. Gregory will host our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner following church services. Click the link below to sign up and bring a dish to share. Free-will donations will be gratefully accepted to support Sisterhood of St. Gregory of Narek Outreach Projects. Sign Up Here
Կամավորների Գնահատանքի Երեկույթ Join us on Friday, November 1st at 7 PM at the Cultural Hall of St. Gregory of Narek Church for a joyful night of music, food, and fellowship! Hosted by the Parish Council, the evening will feature music by DJ David. Bring your favorite dish to share...
On Friday, October 18, 2024, our very own Ara Bagdasarian was honored with the prestigious 2024 John Carroll University Alumni Medal. Surrounded by family and friends, Ara was recognized for his remarkable achievements as a varsity baseball player at John Carroll University, his executive leadership at Travel Centers of America,...