Click here for photos from Der Nerses’ Retirement Banquet Click here for photos from Der Nerses’ Final Badarak

A sincere thanks to all those who attended and supported this special event. Check out details from the reception here

Check out the photos here of the newly renovated Founders Hall and details on how to book your next event!

Paying your annual church membership dues is easy and convenient. You can pay online by clicking here; stop by the church office; or mail your checks payable to St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia. Dues are $600 for a family with 2 voting adults. $300 for a single person or...

Last night was a very special night! The youth enjoyed our delicious Armenian meal! Thank you again to the Selverian family. Der Torkom welcomed us in a prayer which was very special. The youth enjoyed spending time with him. Our lesson was on the Armor of God and the different...

The Armenian Inter-Communal Committee of Philadelphia, made up of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Mark’s Armenian Catholic Church, Armenian Martyrs’ Congregational Church, and the Armenian Sisters Academy, organized a genocide remembrance event on Sunday, April...

Der Nerses and the Board of Trustees would like to thank donors Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Constance Shelengian for their generous donation of brand new cushions that were installed on our church pews. These were in memory of their parents Martin and Rose Shelengian. Use them with health, and...

On April 22, the city of Philadelphia made the decision not to mandate masks. Masks are still strongly recommended in indoor public settings to help reduce transmission and keep Philadelphia at a low risk level.  

Check out highlights of Holy Easter Week by clicking below! Maundy Thursday Children’s Communion Breakfast and Egg Hunt Holy Resurrection Sunday

On Sunday, April 10, our church was filled with much needed joy and enthusiasm as our parishioners were converging to church to welcome the Prince of Peace, our Lord Jesus on Palm Sunday. It is noteworthy to mention that, on this joyful day, our new pastor, Der Torkom celebrated his...