ABOUT ST. DAVID’S CHURCH
History
Established: 1979
Consecrated: March 27, 1988 by Abp. Torkom Manoogian
The current building was built by parishioners and includes a sanctuary, Mardigian Hall, Alex and Marie Manoogian School.
Major Benefactors: Lois Shakarian, Edward and Helen Mardigian, Alex and Marie Manoogian, James and Marta Batmasian, Paul Charles (Garabedian) Estate.
Visitations of Patriarch Torkom Manoogian of Jerusalem who consecrated the church and Patriarch Shnork Kaloustian of Turkey
Visitations of Patriarch Torkom Manoogian of Jerusalem who consecrated the church and Patriarch Shnork Kaloustian of Turkey
Celebrated the 5th anniversary of the consecration of the church
Visitations from Archbishop Nerses Bozabalian, Chancellor of the Mother See; Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate; Archbishop Barkev Mardirossyan, Primate of the Diocese of Artsakh; Archbishop Housig Santouryan, Grand Sacristan of the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, and Archbishop Kissag Mouradian, Primate of Argentina; His Holiness Karekin I Supreme Patriarch and of All Armenians.
Awarded the “Award of Excellence for Architecture” in and Mayor Emil Danciu presented the church the “Key of the City of Boca Raton”; annual food festivals and variety shows and various fundraising events for parish and for the enjoyment of the parishioners and visitors
Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the church Catholicos of All Armenians
Visitation of His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians
Celebrated the 20th anniversary of the consecration of the church
Hosted 111th Diocesan Assembly and Clergy Conference
Celebrated the 30th anniversary of the consecration of the church
St. David Armenian Apostolic Church
SEVAK GABRIELYAN BIO
Fr. Gabrielyan was born in Etchmiadzin, Armenia, and studied at the Vaskenian and Gevorkian Theological Seminaries in Armenia. He was ordained to the holy priesthood on April 22, 2012, by Bishop Artak Tikranyan, and served at the St. Gregory the Enlightener Cathedral in Yerevan.
Our
Pastors
Rev. Fr. Sevak Gabrielyan
2020-present
Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian
2019-2020
Rev. Fr. Paren Galstyan
2014-2018
Very Rev. Fr. Nareg Berberian
2002-2013
Rev. Fr. Zaven Arzoumanian
1984-2002
Rev. Fr. Nersess Jebejian & Visiting Pastors
1979-1984
Parish Council
MEMBERS
Pastor:
REV. FR. SEVAK GABRIELYAN
Fr. Gabrielyan was born in Etchmiadzin, Armenia, and studied at the Vaskenian and Gevorkian Theological Seminaries in Armenia. He was ordained to the holy priesthood on April 22, 2012, by Bishop Artak Tikranyan, and served at the St. Gregory the Enlightener Cathedral in Yerevan.
With the blessings of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, Fr. Gabrielyan arrived in the United States in 2013 and completed an internship at St. Gregory the Enlightener Church in White Plains, NY. He continued to serve as an intern at St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, and became the parish’s full-time pastor on October 1, 2015.
Vice-Chairman:
Vladimir Azaryan
Chairman:
Vartan Mnatsakanian
Vartan Mnatsakanian was born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. Vartan is a third-generation shoemaker and designer and owns a thriving floral business with his lovely wife. In his spare time, Vartan loves checking out classic cars and has an interest in politics. In addition to being the Vice-Chairman of the Parish Council, Vartan is Chairman of the New Year’s Eve Committee, a greeter, and works hard to maintain our facility. Vartan enjoys serving the church.
Secretary:
Lisa Adrina Byron
Lisa Adrina Byron was born in Hartford, Connecticut and raised in Connecticut and Massachusetts. She is a wife, mother of two girls, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and a lecturer. Lisa taught documentary film at St. Vartan Cathedral in New York in the Khrimian Lyceum program and is currently assisting the Armenian Diocese with curriculum writing. Lisa thanks God for giving her the opportunity to serve as St. David Parish Council Secretary, Church School Liaison, Website Committee and Playgroup Coordinator (with Yeretsgin Julia). She loves the Apostolic Traditions of the Armenian Church
Treasurer:
Rebecca “Peggy” Antonescu
Rebecca “Peggy” Antonescu was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon and holds a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Haigazian University in Beirut. Peggy loves serving our Lord through her work as an Accountant and through church volunteer roles including Parish Council Treasurer, Women’s Guild, and the Sandwich Club ministry. Peggy feels strongly about keeping the Armenian culture alive for generations to come through the Armenian Apostolic faith
Assistant Treasurer:
Hampig Kourjakian
Advisors:
Mary Demir
Gevorg Sarkisian
Carol DerBoghosian
Armen Melkonian
Diocesan Delegate:
Homer Gregorian-Fard Ph.D.
Dr. Homer Gregorian-Fard, Ph.D. was born in Abadan, Iran, and grew up in Iran and the United States. Homer is a civil engineer, business owner, and has served the Lord through leadership roles at St. David Armenian Church since 2005. In addition to being our Parish Council Chairman and Diocesan Council Delegate, Homer is the Chairman of the Building Committee and is excited to expand the church school building. Homer’s favorite aspect of the Armenian Apostolic Church is our Badarak / Divine Liturgy. In his spare time, Homer enjoys tennis, football, and swimming. Fun Fact: Homer was a Swimming Champion in Iran in 1960.
Contact Us
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 4:00pm.
Church Address:
2300 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: (561) 994-2335
Fax: (561) 994-9375
Email:
officestdavid@gmail.com
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If the case of pastoral emergency please contact Rev. Fr. Sevak Gabrielyan at (860) 751-8784