Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel spent the Feast of the Holy Assumption (August 18) at the St. Sarkis Church of Charlotte, NC—marking his first visit as a bishop to the parish he formerly served as a visiting pastor.
Photo Gallery: Parishes Celebrate Holy Assumption
On Sunday, August 18, Armenian Churches across the Eastern Diocese observed the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God. Each parish held the “Blessing of Grapes” service after the Divine Liturgy, and proceeded to mark the occasion in its own unique way.
A Gathering of Bishops
Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel joined fellow bishops of the Oriental Orthodox churches to congratulate the recently installed leader of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, Archbishop Elpidophoros.
Theological Throw-Down
Two intellectual heavyweights met in the city of Ephesus, where the Roman Emperor Theodosius II convened the Third Ecumenical Council in A.D. 431. At stake was the future shape of orthodox Christian belief.
Remembering Catholicos Karekin I (1932-1999)
This summer marks 20 years since the passing of His Holiness Karekin I, the 131st Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness had the distinction of being the first catholicos elected in the free Republic of Armenia. That fact alone would have secured his place in our history.