The steward is a figure who comes up in many of Jesus’ parables—a “stock character,” we might say, who would have been very recognizable to Christ’s listeners.
What did stewards do, in the time of Jesus? What made them so interesting to our Lord?
The steward is a figure who comes up in many of Jesus’ parables—a “stock character,” we might say, who would have been very recognizable to Christ’s listeners.
What did stewards do, in the time of Jesus? What made them so interesting to our Lord?
Empower Our Ministries and Transform Young Lives!
Our Diocesan Ministries Department is a vibrant source of spiritual growth for every parish and parishioner of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
The Supreme Spiritual Council, convened at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, having reflected upon the fabricated trials conducted in Azerbaijan against the political leadership, military personnel, and civilian individuals of Artsakh, hereby issues the following statement:
Icons are more than ordinary works of art. They are holy items, set apart from other objects to play a special role in the church’s spiritual practices. What makes an icon different and special?
By starting Lent with the Sunday of the Expulsion, the Armenian Church helps us to appreciate the depth of our human intimacy with Jesus.