St. Thomas Armenian Apostolic Church

"Such a beautiful place! I love this Armenian church."

"While surfing the web for things to do off the beaten path, my partner, our friends and I couldn’t pass up on this opportunity to attend a fall food festival featuring Armenian and Mediterranean cuisine held today in Tenafly, just 5 miles north of the George Washington Bridge. Upon arrival, the church resembles somewhat of the Byzantine style. Completed in 1965, St. Thomas Armenian Apostolic Church continues the Armenian heritage and culture in their children by keeping them together through a common purpose. Upon entering the church right after service, one can’t help but smell the aromatic scent of the incense. Besides the beautiful stained glass on either side and altar, their prize possession has to be the dome covered in stained glass and hanging lamps. We entered the Atrium (Mekhjian) and Ariyan Halls with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and expanded windows to join other patrons in purchasing food and baking goods to eat at their dining room or to go. With the limited menu, we decided on the platters: chicken, lamb, and luleh (a blend of ground beef and lamb rolled into a sausage-shaped log). Each was accompanied by rice pilaf and salad. It was tasty, delicious, and homemade. While eating, we got a chance to meet up with Jacklyn Baltain, the event coordinator and parishioner organizing this event. It was a nice fall day spent with food and company."

"Gorgeous church and halls. Beautiful grounds and huge parking lot. Close to highways and GW bridge. Minutes from NYC."