The
Soorp Asdvadzadzin community warmly welcomed Reverend Father Aram Stepanian and
Yeretzgeen Margaret on February 14, 1999. Der Aram was recently
awarded the right to wear The Priestly Pectoral Cross (Lanchakhatch)
by Aram 1 Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia on January 26, 2004.
His Eminence, Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan presented this cross to Der
Aram at the annual church banquet on May 16, 2004.
Welcoming Words from Der Aram Stepanian
You may say "Here is another web site". I
remember years ago when we did not have computer technology, we had to wait for
days before we received a letter or got information on something. Now you can
have information on anything under the sun at the tip of your fingers... even
the age of a person who does not want to reveal his/her age. Technology can be
used for good or for bad.
Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church of Whitinsville is
using modern Technology as a tool to reach near and beyond our boundaries to
offer our message and service to all.
I personally welcome you and thank you for visiting our web site. I hope this
added service will be helpful to make your life more meaningful. We would also
like to have your input, questions and ideas in order to serve you and the
community at large more effectively. I want to emphasize that although the
Church is an Armenian Church, regardless of your Nationality, denomination, or
your personal background, the Church wholeheartedly welcomes you. As our
Mission Statement says, we acknowledge Christ as our common ground through whom
we find forgiveness, peace and tranquility. Though the Church Service is
conducted in Armenian we provide ways and means to enable the attendee to follow
the beautiful and the inspiring Service in English. Every Sunday, the
sermon is preached in English and televised every Thursday at 8:00 P.M. on our
local channel 11. The Church Service is such, that although it starts at 10:00
A.M. you may walk in just for the sermon if you so choose. You will meet
friendly and warm parishioners. After the Service we always have a "Fellowship
Hour", where we have the opportunity to get to know each other.
I hope and pray that this web site will be an opportunity for you to enjoy the
blessings of God and become a channel to serve you better and meet your
spiritual needs.
May God richly bless you through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian
Pastor
For Der Aram's complete biography, click here.
To read Der Aram's weekly bulletin messages for 2008, click here
To read Der Aram's weekly bulletin messages from 2007, click here