Last night was a very special night! The youth enjoyed our delicious Armenian meal! Thank you again to the Selverian family. Our lesson was on the Armor of God and the different supernatural garments that God gives us to protect ourselves! Click here for further details and photos!
The Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia, made up of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Mark’s Armenian Catholic Church, Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church, and the Armenian Sisters Academy, organized a genocide remembrance event on Sunday, April...
Der Nerses and the Board of Trustees would like to thank donors Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Constance Shelengian for their generous donation of brand new cushions that were installed on our church pews. These were in memory of their parents Martin and Rose Shelengian. Use them with health, and...
On April 22, the city of Philadelphia made the decision not to mandate masks. Masks are still strongly recommended in indoor public settings to help reduce transmission and keep Philadelphia at a low risk level.
Check out highlights of Holy Easter Week by clicking below! Maundy Thursday Children’s Communion Breakfast and Egg Hunt Holy Resurrection Sunday
On Sunday, April 10, our church was filled with much needed joy and enthusiasm as our parishioners were converging to church to welcome the Prince of Peace, our Lord Jesus on Palm Sunday. On this joyous occasion, following our longstanding tradition, we had the children’s procession around the church, with...
We are happy to announce Der Nerses’ new published book titled “From the Pastor’s Desk” Vol. II, which is a compilation of his numerous messages in our Illuminator. The publication of this book was sponsored by Betty, Brian and Margie Tavakalian, in memory of their loving husband, father, parents and...
Please note that there is a ‘systems error’ with our Events Calendar. Some dates are not aligning correctly. We are working with our service provider to rectify the problem as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Starting immediately, the City of Philadelphia has lifted its indoor mask mandate. As a result, parishioners will not be required to wear a mask when inside or outside the church. If you are more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so. We look forward to seeing the...
For photos of the Blessing of the Water, please click here. Armenian Christmas was celebrated in our Church on Thursday, January 6, 2022 with parishioners and non-Armenian guests participating to the centuries’ old Badarak and the ceremony of the Blessing of the Water, which speaks about the baptism of our...