Clergy and Diocesan Delegates from across the Eastern Diocese, led by our beloved Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, gathered last week for the Annual Clergy Conference and Diocesan Assembly. We were graciously hosted by Holy Archangels Church of St. Gabriel and St. Michael in Haverhill, MA, under the leadership of Fr. Vart Gyozalyan and the host committee chaired by Mark Kazanjian. It was...
On Easter Sunday, our parish joyfully celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With heartfelt voices, the choir and congregation proclaimed together: “Քրիստոս Յարեաւ ի մեռելոց։ Օրհնեալ է Յարութիւնն Քրիստոսի։” “Christ is risen from the dead. Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ.” The Divine Liturgy was followed by a festive Easter...
As we reflect on the beauty and success of our Holy Week and Easter celebrations, we offer heartfelt thanks to the many faithful stewards who worked quietly and diligently behind the scenes. Parish Council members Dina Aurslanian and Raz Pounardjian made sure our church was spotless and sparkling in preparation for Easter. David...
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...