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.
Columns

A Different April This Year Has Opportunity

It happens every year. Winter appears with varying degrees of impact. With spring, hope returns, especially in the seasonal states,…

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A Tale of Two Countries

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times…” Like the famous Dickens’ classic, we live in…

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Heroes in our Midst

We have a choice. In these drastic times of isolation, fear and economic trauma, we still can decide to either…

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With Self-Discipline, We Will Prevail

We are in uncharted territories. The global spread of the coronavirus has halted life as we knew it as little…

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Two Small, But Important Steps

The leadership crisis in our church has been one of several themes in this column. Our community cannot thrive without…

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The Thin Line Between Peace and Justice: Madrid or Munich?

It has been almost two years since the future was restored in Armenia. Nikol Pashinyan and the thousands who peacefully…

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Our church is losing ground. Are we up to the challenge?

Last week, our discussion focused on the positive impact of the pan-Armenian spirit emerging in the diaspora. It has brought…

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Our Differences Do Not Preclude Collaboration

I find some of our “cultural” norms as an ethnic group fascinating. We are the epitome of unity when conversing…

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Inspiring Memories on 120/85

We love milestones. They remind us of our accomplishments and soften the feelings of past failures. To survive through history…

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This Year, Our Vision Can Be 2020

The diaspora runs on sustainable power. Where there was little prior to the early 20th century, there are now thriving…

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