PRAY FOR ARMENIA AND ARTSAKH
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St. Gregory Church has always been and continues to be a special community of Armenians. At the beginning of the 20th century, thousands of Armenians fled persecution at the hands of the Turks during the 1915 Armenian Genocide and left their Armenian homeland for a new life in America. Many of those Armenians settled in Springfield and Indian Orchard. This small but unique community of Armenians prospered and made a name for themselves in many different industries.
Their one constant throughout the decades has always been the church they built in 1934, which has served as an important reminder of where this group of people came from and what they have accomplished together. St. Gregory church arose as a symbol of unity and survival after the Armenian Genocide.
For nearly 100 years, the Armenian families of St. Gregory have helped to transform the greater Springfield community for the better. The stories and images highlighted in this part of the church website testify to our community members' resilience, sacrifice, perseverance, service...and love of life, family, and church.
This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the groundbreaking ceremony for St. Gregory Church, which took place on May 28, 1934. What began as a modest 24x44 ft brick building, constructed by members of the Indian Orchard ARF, is now a landmark at the corner of Goodwin St. and Mazarin St. Over the past 90 years, the church has welcomed many important clergy, politicians, business leaders, and people of all faiths and backgrounds. St. Gregory Church is a unique and close-knit community, loved by all for the unconditional acceptance bestowed upon those who come through her doors.
You can view pictures from our 90th celebration on Facebook, including this video of the event:
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