Stepan Piligian

Stepan Piligian was raised in the Armenian community of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, at the St. Gregory Parish. A former member of the AYF Central Executive, he is active in the Armenian community. Currently, he serves on the board of the Armenian Heritage Foundation. Stepan is a retired executive in the computer storage industry and resides in the Boston area with his wife Susan. He has spent many years as a volunteer teacher of Armenian history and contemporary issues to the young generation and adults at schools, camps and churches. His interests include the Armenian diaspora, Armenia, sports and reading.
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Searching for solutions to the church-government crisis requires transparency

I often ask myself why Armenians, both in the homeland and the diaspora, remain so passive regarding the extraordinary struggle…

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Is it time for an Armenian precondition?

Specific terms have emerged in our political vocabulary in recent years that capture the struggles, hopes and disappointments of our…

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The challenge of remaining focused in the diaspora

Life in the Western Armenian diaspora has become increasingly complex, which represents a significant challenge for our communities. In the…

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Will the voices of reason please step forward?

This column has been devoted to encouraging honest and open dialogue on issues important to the Armenian diaspora. One byproduct…

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Building a democracy includes separation of church and state

In my previous column, I focused on the expectations of the diaspora ahead of Armenia’s parliamentary elections in June 2026. …

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Diaspora expectations and Armenia’s 2026 election

In roughly eight months, Armenia will hold its 2026 parliamentary election. The process of winning and allocating seats in the…

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The greater community has your back: Lessons from the St. Stephen’s 100th Anniversary

My wife and I attended a very unique event this past weekend in the Armenian community, honoring the 100th Anniversary…

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Our diverse base of activism is our foundation

We hear the term “activist” in our community quite often. “Merriam-Webster” defines an activist as someone committed to an ideal…

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Keeping independence in perspective

Similar to many of our youth today, my awakening to Armenian patriotism occurred during my teenage years. The awareness of…

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Are we weary or simply ambivalent?

We have incredible blessings in this country, from the freedom ingrained in our democracy to the opportunity to provide a…

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