Welcome to the Armenian Apostolic Church

This house is your house. Welcome to St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church, spiritual home to one of the largest Armenian communities in the Eastern United States. Our mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in accordance to the…

2026 – Year of Spiritual Renewal

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has proclaimed 2026 the Year of Spiritual Renewal, in line with a tradition established early in his pontificate. Warning against the performative tendencies in modern life, His Holiness has identified factors that have been eroding the spiritual life among…

Dyarnuntarach & Poon Paregentan

This year – 2026 – Dyarnuntarach and Poon Paregentan coincide. Generally, Dyarnuntarach occurs 40 days after Christmas. It commemorates the presentation of the baby Jesus to the Temple. Read our facts sheets for more information. In the Armenian tradition, children…

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The spiritual nourishment of our faithful is important to us and to receive that care is always available to you. We encourage everyone to contact the church office to request any of the following: House blessingHospital visit for yourself or…

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Special Events

December 12: Celestial Concert with Orchestra Without Border December 21: Sunday School Pageant; immediately following Divine Liturgy

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