St Hagop Armenian Church has been blessed with committed and faithful leaders who have acted as stewards over our church over the years. Meet the people who have served the Lord and our church gladly in the past until today in the profiles below.
Hayley is originally from Farmington, Connecticut. She has been in Tampa and involved with St. Hagop for five years. She is in her second term on parish council and has acted as the ACYOA Juniors Chair. Prior to living in Tampa, Hayley attended the Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection in New Britain, CT. Hayley…
Martha-Anne was born of immigrant parents and raised in Massachusetts. After graduating from Becker College with top honors and attending Clark University at night, she relocated to New York City to pursue a dream in the Big Apple. Martha-Anne was successful in entering the technology sales industry. Though a highly competitive market, Martha-Anne was a…
Jack Dikranian began his spiritual journey at Holy Martyrs Armenian Church in Bayside, NY, by attending Armenian Day School and Sunday School. He was later ordained Tbir while serving at Holy Ascension Armenian Church in Trumbull, CT 1998. Jack joined St. Hagop Armenian Church in 2004 and was later ordained Kisasargavak. He currently serves the church…
Jean Shahnasarian, CPA: Jean has been living in Tampa since 1986. She earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Purdue University, furthered her education at Florida State University, and then obtained a CPA license. Her work career began with Arthur Andersen & Co in Chicago. Jean then worked with a regional accounting firm in Tallahassee,…
Nazley Beducian Wilson: Nazley is originally from Columbia, South Carolina. She attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL where she was a student-athlete playing softball and graduating with a B.A. in Business Administration with minors in Economics and Finance. Nazley is a Certified Financial Planner™ in Tampa. She volunteers in the community through The Junior…
Uniquely devoted and beloved member of the St. Hagop Armenian Church community, Zvart Jambazian passed away on August 12, 2026. We offer prayers and gratitude for the caregiving of her niece Nayiri & Hovik Apkarian and their entire family. Asdvadz hogin loosavoreh. May God illuminate her soul and grant her peace in Christ. Our Parish Council Chairman, David…
Dearly beloved, long-time steward, godfather and leader of St. Hagop Armenian Church, Hagop Mashikian, went to his eternal rest on June 14, 2025. Click here for an obituary outlining Hagop’s life. The Pastor and Parish Council of St. Hagop Church, on behalf of our entire community, offer our condolences to Hagop’s daughter Jane, his son…