On September 8, the worldwide Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Nativity of the Holy Mother-of-God.
“Unsilenceable” Bells: Evanston’s NAREK Bell Choir in Armenia
During a concert in Yerevan’s prestigious Arno Babajanian Concert Hall, titled “Komitas: Musician and Poet,” an ensemble of young musicians from the Eastern Diocese contributed to a celebration of the musical and poetic legacy of one of Armenia’s most cherished figures.
A Gathering of Gratitude in Minnesota
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, St. Sahag Church of Minneapolis, MN, hosted a “Gathering of Gratitude” to honor the contributions and commitment of church member Dale Zoerb. Fellow parishioners came together to thank Dale for his efforts to restore and preserve the physical integrity of their beloved church.
Theological Throw-Down
Two intellectual heavyweights met in the city of Ephesus, where the Roman Emperor Theodosius II convened the Third Ecumenical Council in A.D. 431. At stake was the future shape of orthodox Christian belief.
A Sign of God’s Radiant Love
Readers of this newsletter know that on June 30, a new cross for New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral was blessed on the plaza and installed on the cathedral dome. Over subsequent weeks, it was carefully gilded (along with the dome) to shine with renewed brilliance.