St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston

About this church

St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston in Watertown, Massachusetts, holds Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10 a.m., followed by a requiem service at 11:30 a.m., at 1 Artsakh Street. The congregation is affiliated with the Eastern Prelacy and the Holy See of Cilicia and belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the Oriental Orthodox churches. The community began in 1933, the present church was built in 1956 and blessed in 1957, and the site describes it as home to one of the largest Armenian communities in the Eastern United States. The church office is at 38 Elton Avenue and is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parish groups include a Ladies Guild, a choir, an altar service for servers and deacons, and an organization called Salt and Light. Boys and girls are invited to serve at the altar on Sundays and special occasions. The site also lists the school affiliated with the parish and a membership and volunteering page. The parish holds an annual bazaar in the church hall with Armenian food and sweets, and the hall can be rented for events. Members of the parish can request house blessings and hospital visits through the office. The site provides a weekly e-newsletter and a calendar of events, so confirm current times there before attending.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: history, bazaar and parish life · Contact: church address, liturgy and office hours · Altar service and clergy roles · Beliefs and values

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