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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Holy Cross of Varak

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Oct

10

St. Mary Festival

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 4:00 AM

St. Mary Festival (two days) 
www.stmaryarmenianfestival.com

Oct

11

St. Mary Festival

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM

St. Mary Festival (two days) 
www.stmaryarmenianfestival.com

Oct

25

AGBU Cultural Concert

Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 4:50 AM

Oct

25

Discovery of the Holy Cross

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Oct

31

All Saints Day

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Nov

8

St. Mary Art Exhibition

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · 12:00 AM – 3:00 AM

Nov

21

Presentation of the Holy Mother-of-God

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Dec

5

Christmas Luncheon

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Christmas celebration luncheon

Dec

9

Conception of the Holy Mother-of-God

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Dec

12

St. James, Bishop of Nisibis

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Dec

25

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25, 2026

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For the most current schedule of liturgical events, social gatherings, educational programs, and fundraisers, please contact the parish office or follow us on Facebook.

Every Year

Annual Events

St. Mary Armenian Food Festival

October 10–11

Our beloved annual festival celebrates Armenian food, music, dance, and culture. Thousands of guests enjoy shish kebab, lahmajoun, baklava, live music, folk dancing, and more. Admission: $3. Visit the festival website.

Armenian Christmas (Surb Tznund)

January 6

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Nativity and Baptism of Christ on January 6th. A solemn and joyful Badarak is followed by a parish banquet.

Easter (Surb Zatik)

Spring

The Resurrection of Our Lord is the most sacred celebration of the Armenian Church. Holy Week services lead to the joyful Easter Badarak and parish fellowship.

Armenian Genocide Commemoration

April 24

St. Mary commemorates the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide with a solemn service, Walkathon, and community program. Our Genocide Memorial Monument stands as a lasting tribute.

Grape & Madagh Blessing

August

A beloved Armenian tradition — the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Verapokhoum). Grapes are blessed, Madagh is prepared, and pilgrims join us for a day of worship and fellowship.

Diocesan Assemblies & ACYO Conventions

Various

St. Mary has hosted multiple Western Diocese Assemblies and ACYO Conventions, welcoming Armenian faithful from across California.

Photo Gallery

Browse photos from past worship services, festivals, youth events, and community life at St. Mary.