On Saturday, June 27, the Armenian Church will observe one of several feast days associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator. This particular feast is dedicated to the saint’s later years and the discovery of his relics.
Diocese Permits Limited Restoration of Sacramental Functions
In a directive to clergy of the Eastern Diocese, Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan announced new guidelines for local parishes and worshippers, expanding the way the rituals and services of the church may be conducted in the ongoing pandemic situation.
The Saints of Summer
In an ordinary year, by the end of June schools are winding down, summer is gearing up, and many parishioners settle into a more “relaxed” habit of church participation.
This year, of course, has been anything but ordinary.
Watch Church Services Online
The Eastern Diocese’s Facebook page is sharing live and recorded broadcasts of church services this Sunday, June 21. Our prayerful good wishes to you all on this Father’s Day.
Fatherhood: Privilege, Duty, Blessing
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.