This Sunday will be observed as Father’s Day across the United States: a chance to reflect, with gratitude, on the deeper meaning of fatherhood. While the surrounding popular culture may sometimes fail to treat fatherhood with due seriousness, the Armenian Church accords great reverence and respect to fathers.
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.
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.
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.
April 7 is the fixed date for the Armenian Church’s celebration of the “Annunciation to the Virgin Mary”
