The Journey to Ordination

By Alice Argnian and Ardis Gregory

During recent interviews with some of the newly ordained altar servers about becoming sub-deacons and acolytes, they shared their thoughts and feelings about this very important journey and how they got there.   

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Blessing Graduates and Celebrating America 250

By Dr. Gary Zamanigian

A spirit of joy and gratitude filled the sanctuary of St. John Armenian Church on Sunday, June 14, 2026 as parishioners gathered for a special blessing of this year’s high school and college graduates and a special prayer for the 250 year anniversary of the independence of America.

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One Hundred and Eleven Years 

By Linda Jevahirian

In 2015 the Armenian Church canonized the victims of the massacre as Martyred Saints. The Order of Intercessory Prayer of the Holy Martyrs venerates the victims who suffered and perished. In 2026 the prayer service featured four young adults who spoke about how the survival of the Armenians has inspired their hope for the future of their heritage and faith. 

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SJAC Outdoor Campus Clean-up

By Linda Jevahirian

Dozens of wheelbarrows, rakes, shovels, gloves, loppers and all things landscaping appeared with piles of soil, mulch and rock. Thirty-one or more shovel-carrying church members showed up to load barrels and spread rock, mulch and love. The gardens were weeded and mulched. The drains were filled with rock and the grass was seeded. And we had bagels, cold beverages and treats.

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Building a Home in Armenia

By Elise Papazian

Proudly, I have helped build three homes in Armenia since 2022. If you are ever given the opportunity to be part of such an amazing adventure - I share two words: DO IT!

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Letter to the Editor

Fabulous! Loved this article (Church Education: Learning About Our Theology

by Linda Jevahirian, April 2026 edition) .....easy to read and understand with a wealth of info to delve deeper for more information.

You rock girl! Well done.....

Diane Nolff

Welcome to the New Torchbearer 

We have composed a format that we hope will be easy and enjoyable to use. Issues will be published four times a year. Each of the auxiliary groups will be contacted by the committee to explore what they would like to showcase and to request articles and photos of interest to the community.

Your Feedback is Important

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your questions, comments and any suggestions you have to the editors. Thank you.

The Torchbearer Board

Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian, Editor in Chief

Linda Jevahirian, Editor

Alice Argnian, Ardemis Gregory, Dr. Gary Zamanigian

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