Bishop Daniel has designated Friday, October 30 as a “Day of Prayer and Fasting” for all the faithful of the Eastern Diocese. Read his announcement here, in English and Armenian.
“The Suffering of the Armenian People is Our Suffering”: Bp. David’s Message
Bishop David, leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, captured the spirit of clergy and worshippers alike in his emotional remarks at St. Vartan Cathedral on October 21. Watch his heartfelt message here:
“We Pray for Justice, & Express Our Solidarity”: Abp. Elpidophoros’ Message
Archbishop Elpidophoros, leader of the Greek Orthodox Church, invoked the history of persecution and faithful overcoming shared by the Greek and Armenian peoples, at St. Vartan Cathedral on October 21. Watch his eloquent message here:
National Church Leaders Pray for Armenia & Artsakh at St. Vartan Cathedral
In a moving gesture of solidarity with their Armenian brothers and sisters in Christ, distinguished national leaders from the Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant churches gathered at St. Vartan Cathedral on October 21. They joined Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan for a solemn evening prayer service.
Meet the Holy Translators
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.