This week, His Holiness Karekin II made an official visit to Moscow, Russia, to take part in a trilateral meeting of spiritual leaders of the Caucasus region, under the meditation of the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Why is October “Armenian Cultural Month”?
To Armenians in the U.S., “Armenian Cultural Month” has been a feature of community life for as long as they can remember. It arrives each October—with a flurry of lectures, readings, exhibits, sacred celebrations, and events intended to remind Armenians of their rich cultural heritage.
A Parish and its Pastor Mark Milestones Together
On Sunday, September 19, parishioners of St. Peter Church in Watervliet, NY, commemorated two milestone events: the 50th anniversary of the consecration of their present church building, and the 25th ordination anniversary of longtime pastor Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian.
Catholicos Karekin II Meets With Pope in Rome
His Holiness Karekin II traveled to Rome this week to take part in a conference and ecumenical gathering, organized by the Roman Catholic Community of Sant’Egidio: the international association of lay Roman Catholics dedicated to social service.
Meet the Holy Translators
The Armenian Church calendar lists the following saints under the title “Holy Translators”: Sahag the Parthian, Mesrob Mashdots, Yeghishé, Movses the Grammarian, David the Invincible, Gregory of Nareg, and Nersess of Hromgla.