St John Armenian Church of San Francisco was founded in 1924. Our thriving parish, located near Twin Peaks, celebrates Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10:30am. Join Us!
Church History
In the late 1910s there were only a few Armenians living in San Francisco.
The Parish Council
The Parish Council is the executive and administrative body of the community, working with the parish priest to guide the inner administrative, financial, and practical life of the parish. Members of the Parish Council are elected or appointed at the Parish Assembly.
The Western Diocese
The Western Diocese consists of all parishes, religious communities, and affiliate bodies located in the Western United States within the state of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, montana, Nevada, Oregon, New Mexico, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Our Parish Priest
Fr. Mesrop Ash was born on June 12, 1981, to Ralph and Jeanine Ash. Through his parents’ dedicated service, he was raised within the community of St. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles. His formative years were devoted to Sunday School, Armenian Church Youth Organization, and the Western Diocese Summer Camp.
Volunteering
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." – 1 Peter 4:10
Do you want to know what really keeps a church alive and prosperous? Many people would say that it is the pastor. The role of the pastor is extremely important. However, volunteerism is the lifeblood of any church.
Holy Etchmiadzin
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the preeminent center of authority in the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Church. Located near the capital of Yerevan in the Republic of Armenia, it is composed of: