St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church

About this church

St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church is a Philadelphia congregation joining the dignity of Armenian liturgy with a deliberately warm welcome. Choir, altar service, Ladies’ Guild, Men’s Club, youth ministry, Bible study, the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, and cultural events help members live as Armenian Apostolic Christians in both church and daily life.

Church services normally begin Sunday at 10:30 a.m.; during summer they begin at 10:00. Because the contact page states the seasonal change without fixed transition dates, visitors near the beginning or end of summer should confirm the current hour. Salt and Light Youth Ministry serves ages thirteen through eighteen, helping teenagers explore faith, values, Armenian Christian identity, and everyday choices through a supportive community. Dated Friday Lenten Vespers and pontifical services on the site are special observances rather than year-round schedules. The parish calendar is the best place to check feast days, memorials, and cultural events. First-time guests can expect Armenian worship practices that may be unfamiliar, but the church explicitly pairs liturgical dignity with hospitality and encourages an in-person visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and congregational welcome · Regular and summer service times · Salt and Light youth ages and purpose · Armenian parish history

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Lenten Vespers and feast-day services — see current calendar

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