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As the windstorm wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County continues to rage, its devastating impact has left thousands homeless, evacuated, powerless, and living in fear. Among the affected areas is Altadena, CA, home to a large Armenian-American community. Tragically, the Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School, a cornerstone of Armenian heritage and education, has been completely destroyed by the Eaton fire, The Armenian Report said.

Pastor Hovhannes Halladjian visited the premises of the burned-down Armenian school in Southern California, showing us the utter devastation. The surrounding houses near the school are also gone.

“Sahag-Mesrob school no longer exists. It’s very painful, but Armenians are strong and they must rebuild a better school. We must come together more than ever,” said Pastor Halladjian.

Founded in 1980, Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian School has long been a pillar of the Armenian-American community. Its story began with the vision of Lebanese architect Mike Youssefian, who fled the Lebanese Civil War with his family in 1976 to settle in Pasadena. Deeply inspired by the local Armenian community, Youssefian saw the need for a dedicated Armenian day school—a dream that had faced numerous challenges in the past.