Founders Hall has a New Look!
Check out the photos here of the newly renovated Founders Hall and details on how to book your next event!
Have You Paid Your Church Membership Dues?
Paying your annual church membership dues is easy and convenient. You can pay online by clicking here; stop by the church office; or mail your checks payable to St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia. Dues are $600 for a family with 2 voting adults. $300 for a single person or...
Salt & Light Youth Ministry Meeting Highlights – April 29
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!
Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia April 24 Event Highlights
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...
New Pew Cushions Installed
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...
Mask Mandate
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.
Holy Week in our Church
Check out highlights of Holy Easter Week by clicking below! Maundy Thursday Children’s Communion Breakfast and Egg Hunt Holy Resurrection Sunday
Palm Sunday in our Church
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...
St. Gregory’s is hosting the 2022 National Representative Assembly (NRA) and Clergy Conference!
We are looking forward to hosting this very special event May 11 – 14, 2022. For details, how to register and support the event, please visit the Events Calendar.
New Publication by Der Nerses
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...