Sunday Services at St. John Armenian Church

Please join us every Sunday morning for a celebration of the Divine Liturgy (Badarak) in English and Armenian. Services begin promptly at 10:30 a.m., and are followed by a light repast in the Church Hall.

Learn more about:  Our Church  ·  Church Sacraments  ·  The Divine Liturgy

Enrichment & Education: Our Sunday School

Promoting Armenian Christianity in the lives of our children is important. Each Sunday from September to June, we offer children of all ages a firm foundation in Christianity, the Bible, and our Holy Traditions.

Learn more about:  His Holiness Karekin II  ·  Our Western Diocese Primate

The History of St. John Church in San Francisco

St. John Parish was originally founded in 1924 as St. Nersess Shnorhali Parish, and the current sanctuary was consecrated in 1958 under the leadership of Archpriest Fr. Artoon Sempadian.

Learn more about:  The History of the Armenian Church in the U.S.

Hokehankist (The Repose of Souls) Services

The Repose of Souls (literally, "rest for the souls") Service is a devout ceremony based on the teaching of communion with the saints and conducted for the souls of those individuals who have entered eternal rest.

Learn more about:  Hokehankist Services at St. John  ·  The Hokehankist Service