The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Wednesday and Thursday, January 5 and 6, 2022.
A Week of Re-Introductions
One of the wonderful things about the Christmas season (at least, in a typical year) is the way it re-introduces us to people. Some of the most memorable re-introductions come from the surrounding culture. Who can suppress a warm smile at their first yearly sighting of Santa, Rudolph, and the elves? Or at the Grinch, and the whole Peanuts gang?
Diocese Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Pastors and Parishes
Last week, in directives to the clergy and leadership of the Eastern Diocese, Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel outlined updated guidelines to address the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
Washington Parish Honors Abp. Aykazian
On Sunday, December 12, St. Mary Church of Washington, DC, celebrated its 89th anniversary. As a part of the occasion, parishioners and friends honored the 50th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Eastern Diocese’s Legate and Ecumenical Director.