His Beatitude Patriarch Sahak II visited St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church of White Plains on the morning of Saturday, June 28, 2025, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, and Rev. Fr. Haroutioun Vartabed Damadian. The Patriarch was greeted at the entrance of the church by former pastor Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian, current…
On Sunday, June 22, we held a special Choir Appreciation Day to honor and thank the dedicated members of our church choir. Following the Liturgy, during the potluck fellowship, the choir members performed a selection of beautiful songs and music. During the celebration, we had the joy of presenting a Letter of Blessing from the Primate to Dn. Mirijohn…
Congratulations to the Sunday School Graduates: David Forte, Lia Bazarian, Benjamin Bazarian, Nicholas Picone; Nora Ovanessian (missing from the picture), and Nareh Hovsepyan (missing from the picture).
We are pleased to announce the completion of another successful academic year at our Armenian School. On Sunday, May 18th, we joyfully celebrated the graduation of four students: Mary Ayvazian, Sevak Hovsepyan, Raphael Tikranian, and Noah Yammine. Additionally, we celebrated the advancement of three kindergarten students who are now moving up to first grade: Gregory Pacia, Sarkis Johar, and…
The re-opened and newly named Mangassarian Kitchen Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: A Joyful Milestone
Featuring Stephanie Keledjian, soprano vocalist and maestro Vagharshak Ohanyan. On Sunday, May 4th, the St. Gregory Cultural Committee proudly hosted the 22nd Annual Lionel Galstaun Memorial Concert in the church sanctuary. This year’s concert featured the talented soprano Stephanie Keledjian, accompanied by esteemed pianist Maestro Vagharshak Ohanyan. The inspiring musical program included beloved works by Puccini, Donaudy, Gluck, Schubert,…
Hosted by the Holy Archangels Armenian Church, St. Michael & St. Gabriel of Haverhill, MA. From April 29 to May 1, Fr. Mesrob attended the annual Clergy Conference, joining clergy from across the Eastern Diocese for fellowship, reflection, and collaboration. From May 1st to 3rd, representatives from St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church participated in the 123rd Diocesan Assembly,…
The St. Gregory Armenian school presented a cultural event to commemorate the armenian genocide. Photo link
After the daytime flag raising ceremony, we gathered back together in the evening, an Ecumenical Service was held at St. Gregory, bringing together religious leaders and community members in a spirit of unity and remembrance. We were honored by the presence of Congressman George Latimer, whose participation underscored the importance of collective memory and justice. During the program, official…
110th Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide April 24th marked a solemn and meaningful occasion as we commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The morning began with an Armenian flag-raising ceremony held in Greenwich, CT, where we gathered as a community to honor the memory of our ancestors and reflect on the continued relevance of this history. We…
