Last weekend, Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, celebrated the centennial of the consecration of its original sanctuary in Lowell, MA. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), presided over the weekend events.
His Holiness Karekin II to Visit the U.S.
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, will visit the United States in the autumn of 2016 to preside over several important events.
“Our Church, Our Legacy” Campaign
By Florence Avakian
How many Armenian-Americans truly understand our faith, and its profound, timeless message?
An innovative new campaign called Our Church Our Legacy-launched this month by the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America-aims to inspire and strengthen the faith of every Armenian, and to make their faith relevant to daily life.
ACYOA Juniors Gather for Fall Sports Weekend
Over Columbus Day weekend, 248 ACYOA Juniors from 16 parishes throughout the Eastern Diocese gathered for the annual ACYOA Juniors Fall Sports Weekend, hosted by St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Church in Wynnewood, PA.
FAR Board Visits Armenia
The Fund for Armenian Relief’s Board of Directors spent a week in Armenia during September. In an intense itinerary of meetings, events, and discussions, the board members reviewed FAR projects, evaluated the use of FAR’s resources, and examined the performance of FAR’s staff in Armenia as they meet the goals of the organization’s mission in Armenia and Karabagh.