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Церковь Сурб Григор Нарекаци (Ричмонд Хайтс, США)

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St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Apostolic Church (Richmond Heights) Армянская Апостольская Церковь св. Григория Нарекаци (Ричмонд-Хайтс) http://www.armenianchurch.net/parishes/info.php?parishid=73

Richmond Hts., OH St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church of Cleveland


678 Richmond Rd.
Richmond Hts., OH 44143
Metro Area: Cleveland, OH
Telephone: (216) 381-6590
Fax: (216) 691-5932
Email: office@st-gregory-narek.org
WebSite: www.st-gregory-narek.org/


History

Established: 1911
Consecrated: April 12, 1964

Sanctuary: The parish owns its permanent sanctuary, which is the original one. Major benefactors include Dr. Kegham K. Goekjian, the godfather of the church.

Important Events: The parish hosted a visit by His Holiness Catholicos Vazken I in 1960. It dedicated its Genocide Memorial in 1966 and its cultural hall in 1972. It celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1989. The parish hosted the ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend in 1990, the Choir Assembly in 1992, and the Clergy Conference and 95th Diocesan Assembly in 1997. It celebrated its 30th anniversary and dedicated a new organ in 1994. In 1996, the parish witnessed the ordination to the priesthood of Fr. Simeon Odabashian.

In Memoriam: The Rev. Fr. Haroutiun Dagley

Milestones

Statistics

Armenians in general area: 1,200

Estimated number of members: 480

Dues-paid members: 101

Average number of sacraments:
Baptisms: 9
Weddings: 4
Funerals: 8

(Figures from 2001)
Pastors
Rev. Frs. Bedros Vartanian and Eliazar Ashjian, 1925-28; Rev. Fr. Vahram Nazaretian, 1929; Dn. Nerses Jebejian, 1961-64; Rev. Fr. Vasken Kebreslian, 1965-67; Rev. Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian, 1967-72; Rev. Fr. Terenig Kondralian, 1985-87; Rev. Fr. Sooren Chinchinian, 1988-89; Dn. Serop Demirjian (interim), 1989-92; Dn. Norman Odabashian, 1992-96; Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, 1997-99; Rev. Fr. Haroutiun Dagley, 1999-2002
Parish Council
Mona Karoghlanian, Chairman
Louise Demirjian, Vice Chairman
Dina Walworth, Secretary
Dr. Rafi Avitsian, Assistant Secretary
Dr. Todd Russell, Treasurer
Dr. Archie Andonian, Assistant Treasurer
Council Members: Anton Yeranosian,
Delegate: Dn. Serop Demirjian



Church Schools

Sunday School: 36 students

Armenian School: 6 students

Church Publications

Paros newsletter since 1954
Parish Organizations

Women's Guild, 27 members; ACYOA Juniors, 22 members; Choir founded in 1946, 9 members; Junior Choir, 10 members
St. Gregory of Narek Armenian Church of Cleveland
678 Richmond Road
Richmond Hts. OH 44143
United States
Tel: (216) 381-6590
Fax: (216) 691-5932
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