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.
An Example of God’s Grace, for 850 Years
This week, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin launched a year-long commemoration of St. Nersess Shnorhali’s life and work.
Pick Up a Lenten Family Calendar at Church
With Lent starting next week, the Eastern Diocese has produced a beautiful and fun resource for families and parishes: a Lenten Family Calendar, to guide young people day by day through the spiritual journey of Lent.
The Eve of Avarayr: St. Vartan’s Address to His Troops
In honor of the Armenian Church’s “Feast of St. Vartan the Warrior and His Companions” (Feb. 16, 2023), read the oration Vartan delivered before his 66,000-man army, on the eve of the Battle of Avarayr in A.D 451—retold in English for a modern readership.