New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will hold a special service on the evening of Sunday, September 15, to honor the major feast day known as Khatchveratz, or the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Diocesan Camps Conclude Summer Season
This year, the Eastern Diocese’s summer camps reached out to nearly 500 youth and young adults from throughout our local parishes.
Bishop Daniel Ordains Deacons in Charlotte, NC
Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel spent the Feast of the Holy Assumption (August 18) at the St. Sarkis Church of Charlotte, NC—marking his first visit as a bishop to the parish he formerly served as a visiting pastor.
Photo Gallery: Parishes Celebrate Holy Assumption
On Sunday, August 18, Armenian Churches across the Eastern Diocese observed the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God. Each parish held the “Blessing of Grapes” service after the Divine Liturgy, and proceeded to mark the occasion in its own unique way.
Eastern Diocese Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Eastern Diocese has announced the recipients of the 2019-20 academic year Diocesan scholarships.