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On November 6st. we celebrated the Veterans and the Thanksgiving day. Der Hayr in his sermon comparing the military service and the service to God made us look at what is required from us to become a true veteran of the Christian army of Jesus Christ. Following Badarak, we all... Read More →

Thursday, July 12, 2018  Chapter of Study: Romans 14 Group Discussion   Our study of Chapter 14 provided a fundamental yet necessary reminder for us as believers to do everything out of love for the Lord without casting judgment on others, as judgment is reserved for the... Read More →

October is the Armenian Culture Month where we celebrate the Armenian spiritual, philosophical, intellectual and artistic life. The Holy Translators of the Armenian church are a dedicate group of literary figures, and saints of our nation, who founded the Armenian alphabet,... Read More →

It was a bittersweet celebration on Sunday, May 27th 2018. We marked the 100th anniversary of the First Republic of Armenia and the St. Stepanos Women’s Guild Day. Special Requiem Service (Hokehankisd) was conducted by Der Hayr in memory of  all the deceased Women’s Guild... Read More →

On May 13, Rev. Fr. Daniel celebrated Badarak and after his message dedicated to the feast of Second Palm Sunday and Mother’s Day, most of our parishioners gathered in the church hall for delicious luncheon. The Women’s Guild of St. Stepanos Church organized a Talent Show devoted... Read More →

On Sunday, April 29th, St. Stepanos hosted an event to welcome a multitude of new parishioners to the church. The event took place in the Kevork and Sirvart Hovnanian Hall immediately following Badarak services. Guests from throughout the tri-state area were in attendance, and... Read More →

St. Stepanos Sunday/Armenian School On Saturday April 7, 2018 the St. Stepanos Armenian Church Sunday and Armenian School had its annual Easter Breakfast, Egg Hunt and Egg Cracking Contest. Prior to the breakfast Der Daniel had a short service in the sanctuary which all of the... Read More →

          Saint Stepanos Armenian Church celebrated Poon Paregentan this year with an emphasis on parish youth. Children received blessings and provided the entertainment for an afternoon luncheon.Following Divine Liturgy, a special Blessing of the... Read More →

The First Sunday of the new 2018 brought upon the celebration of the Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ, at St. Stepanos Armenian Church. After church services and the Requiem service dedicated to the Remembrance of the dead our annual Christmas Concert took place in the sanctuary.... Read More →

Feast of Saint Stepanos Observed On December 24, 2017, St. Stepanos Armenian Church in Elberon, NJ celebrated the feast day of its patron saint. Following the Divine Liturgy, Deacon Terenig Terjanian briefly spoke about the life of Saint Stepanos; particularly, the Twelve... Read More →