The Armenian Christmas Divine Liturgy on Monday, January 6, 2025, at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, once again united the Armenian Christian family to mark the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The “Little Church” in Every Home
In a typical season, clergy visit their parishioners to perform the “Home Blessing” in the period following the Feast of the Lord’s Nativity. The past few years have hardly been “typical” for many families. But today more than ever, Home Blessings play a vital role in spiritual life.
“The Sun of Righteousness Rises”: Catholicos Karekin II’s Christmas Sermon
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, delivered a stirring message on Armenian Christmas, January 6, reassuring the faithful that the reality of Christ is the answer to the world’s troubles.
Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Baptism
The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznunt) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.
A Heartwarming Christmas Day at St. Vartan Cathedral
The spirit of giving and compassion filled the air at the Diocesan Center in New York City on December 25: Christmas Day.