St. James Armenian Apostolic Church

The St. James Armenian Apostolic Church is a cornerstone parish of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America located in Watertown, Massachusetts. Consecrated in 1937 to serve a rapidly growing immigrant community, its purpose is to sustain the spiritual and sacramental life of its parishioners through the ancient Armenian Orthodox faith. The parish functions as a massive cultural and educational hub, managing vibrant youth programs, a dedicated Sunday School, and the long-running St. James Armenian School to ensure the language, faith, and identity of the Armenian people endure across generations.