St Hagop Armenian Church has been blessed with committed and faithful leaders who have acted as stewards over our church over the years. Meet the people who have served the Lord and our church gladly in the past until today in the profiles below.
Jack Dikranian began his spiritual journey at Holy Martyrs Armenian Church in Bayside, NY, by attending Armenian Day School and Sunday School. He was later ordained Tbir while serving at Holy Ascension Armenian Church in Trumbull, CT 1998. Jack joined St. Hagop Armenian Church in 2004 and was later ordained Kisasargavak. He currently serves the church…
Rev. Fr. Nersess Jebejian was born in Aleppo, Syria, on December 17, 1934. Upon his arrival in the United States, he studied at the Episcopal Theological Seminary and received a bachelor’s degree in 1958, a master’s degree in 1961, and a diploma in Ecumenical Science in 1966. Fr. Nersess was ordained to the holy priesthood…
Since the inception of our organized community, the following clergy celebrated Badarak or visited our parish: His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of all Armenians His Beatitude Abp. Torkom Manoogian His Beatitude Abp. Shnork Kaloustian (OBM) His Eminence Abp. Khajag Barsamian His Eminence Abp. Sion Manoogian (OBM) His Eminence Abp. Yeghishe Gizirian His Grace Bp. Haigazoun…
With Special Gratitude For The Dedicated Stewards of Our Church… “As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good” –2 Thess. 3 While only God knows the seen and unseen offerings of the hundreds of people who have given their time and treasure to St. Hagop over the decades; we would like to acknowledge individuals and…
St. Hagop Church community member, Marie Louise Kostis, went to her eternal rest on December 25, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, wish to express our condolences to Marie’s family and friends . May God illuminate her soul and the peace of Christ abide with…
Long-time parishioner of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Eric Thorensen, went to his eternal rest on December 10, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Eric’s family, may God illuminate his soul and the peace of Christ abide with him always. Armenian Church Sacrament of…
Dearly beloved, long-time worshipper, steward and member of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Martha Samuelian, went to her eternal rest on September 22, 2023. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Martha’s children John & Kathleen, Janet & Richie and Jim & Ruth and to her grandchildren…