St. Hagop has served a variety of humanitarian causes – non-secular and secular -outside its parish. These efforts have included providing funds for Syrian Christian relief, Armenian orphans, and the Fund for Armenian Relief. The parish has also been active in hands-on efforts inclusive of preparing and serving food to indigent people in Pinellas County, and participating in roadside cleanup projects. Elderly, disabled, and otherwise disenfranchised people in need are of special interest to this ministry. Contact Grace Austin.
St. Hagop’s “Mission Armenia” ministry continues its support of various worthy causes in Armenia, focusing on direct aid and faith-based projects. This year our support included providing relief to families of fallen heroes, injured and displaced people of Artsakh, Armenian church communities, education efforts and more. 17-year-old Burn Victim 17-year-old Nelson was one of the…