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.
Another Act of Barbarity
Today saw grim, heartbreaking news from out of Artsakh, about the shelling of a great, historic Armenian cathedral. Read Bishop Daniel’s message here, in English and Armenian.
Celebrate Armenian Sacred Music Online: Oct. 23-24
The Eastern Diocese’s “Sacred Music Festival”—a gathering of choir singers, directors, instrumentalists, and lovers of Armenian sacred music from throughout the Diocese—will be an online event this year.
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 Day of Mourning for Hagia Sophia Cathedral
Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II and Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel have supported Orthodox Christian leaders in condemning an outrage against one of the wonders of the Christian world.