The yearly transition to summer is a special time in the Armenian Church calendar. In quick succession, we observe our Lord’s Ascension, Pentecost, St. Gregory’s release from the pit, and the birth of Holy Etchmiadzin.
In Memoriam: Maestro Khoren Mekanejian (1937-2025)
With the deepest sorrow, the entire Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Maestro Khoren Mekanejian: composer, conductor, and director of Music Ministry in the Diocese for three decades.
National Council of Churches Urges Preservation of Artsakh’s Heritage
The National Council of Churches (NCC) released a strong statement this week expressing solidarity with Armenia and Artsakh, condemning the destruction of Artsakh’s Armenian Christian heritage, and calling for the release of all captives held by Azerbaijan.
The Annunciation: “With God, Nothing is Impossible”
April 7 is the fixed date for the Armenian Church’s celebration of the “Annunciation to the Virgin Mary”
Endings and Beginnings: The Last Weekend of Lent
In the Armenian Church, the final weekend of Lent strikes a theme of endings and beginnings, urging us to reflect deeply about the passages and changes in our lives.