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Armenian Lawn

In partnership with the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Trinity, Pinegrove Memorial Park proudly offers a dedicated section within our Tranquillity Gardens to honour the faith, traditions, and heritage of the Armenian community.

About the Armenian Apostolic Church

The Armenian Apostolic Church traces its origins to the 1st century through the preaching of the apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus. Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion in 301 AD after St. Gregory the Illuminator converted King Tiridates III.


In Australia, the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Trinity was established in 1993 by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Australia to serve the Armenian community in the Western Suburbs. Services are steeped in ancient rituals and traditions, meaningful liturgy, sacraments, and celebrations that foster a deep spiritual connection.

Faith & Traditions

Worship blends traditional and contemporary elements, expressing the Nicene Creed (a foundational statement of Christian faith that outlines core beliefs about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit) and emphasising Holy Tradition, the Sacraments, and the Divine Liturgy (Badarak – the Holy Eucharist).
 

Special Feast Days

  • Easter
  • Christmas
  • Pentecost
  • Assumption of the Virgin Mary


One unique celebration is Vartavar (Vardavar), the Feast of the Transfiguration, held 98 days after Easter.  The celebration involves drenching others with water as a symbol of love and happiness, and historical traditions included offering roses to the goddess  Astghik, which is where the name "Vartavar" comes from. 

Funeral Practices

The Armenian Church funeral rite consists of three stages:

Wake Service

Prayers offered soon after passing.

Church Service

A procession leading the deceased to the Church.

Gravesite Service

Blessing and sealing the grave as a sign of Christ’s cross, symbolising eternal life and hope.

Dedicated Armenian Section at Pinegrove

Our Tranquility Gardens feature burial sites designed with Armenian beliefs and traditions in mind:

East-facing orientation

Double interment burial sites

Concrete beam foundation for memorials

To support the community, special pre-purchase pricing is available through InvoCare.

Why Choose Pinegrove Memorial Park

  • Thoughtfully designed memorials honouring Armenian heritage
  • Peaceful, landscaped setting in Tranquility Gardens
  • Flexible options for pre-purchase with exclusive pricing

 

For more information or to secure a memorial site, please contact Jess Pieris via phone on 0484 768 681 or on email at jess.pieris@invocare.com.au

Contact us

We're here to help. Call us 24/7 or use the contact form to speak to a Family Service Advisor about your memorial needs.

Or you can give us a call on (02) 9625 8066

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