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Reverend Father Vazgen Andreasyan & Family

Contributors: Alice Argnian and Dr. Gary Zamanigian

Father Vazgen says that his faith in God became stronger in his second year as a seminarian while studying the Bible and it was at that time he knew, unequivocally, that his decision to become a priest was indeed unerring. 

At the request of His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, Pastoral Intern Reverend Father Vazgen Andreasyan arrived in Detroit from Armenia on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 to begin an internship at St. John Armenian Church under the supervision of Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian. He was accompanied by his wife, Yeretzgin Tiruhi and their son Hovhannes. 

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From the Font to Fellowship: The Little Saints Ministry

Contributor: Jennifer Morris

Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian recalls, “One day, after submitting the number of baptisms in our parish to the diocese, it occurred to me that we were leaving a very important thing to chance: that a parent would register and drop off their child to church school four years after celebrating their baptism. There was a missing link in the care of our beloved, youngest members of the church, and that needed to change.”

On the third Saturday of each month, our youngest parishioners gather with their families for a one-hour program called Little Saints. This ministry began in 2017, born out of a realization by our pastor, the Very Reverend Father Aren Jebejian.

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St. John Armenian Church Women’s Guild: Simply Over the Top

Contributor: Linda Jevahirian

Some say the St. John Women’s Guild is the heart and soul of our church - the nurturers; the preservers; the wardens of the walk-in. 

Quite literally – that fridge in the kitchen where the elements of water and salt combine to create the loving taste of all things Armenian. Fundraising, fellowship, community outreach and more are stuffed into a twelve-month sequence that never stops giving. At its core the Women’s Guild weaves our heritage together in a way that cannot be unwound. What they accomplish is just simply, over the top. 

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The Komitas Choir: 
More Than Sunday Singing

Contributors: Deacon Rubik Mailian, Melanie Boskovich and Denise Karakashian

In 2027, the St. John Armenian Church Komitas Choir will celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary. This momentous milestone will feature special programs and events, including a gala reception.  

Many of you hear the Komitas Choir every Sunday singing the Divine Liturgy, but you may not be aware of the many other activities in which the choir is involved. This article highlights some of the events and social programs the Komitas Choir organizes each year.

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