This Saturday starts the most important week in the Armenian Church liturgical calendar, a period dense with unique services and ceremonies that chronicle the final week of Jesus Christ’s ministry, and lead us to his resurrection.
Bringing Holy Week to Life, Through a Priest’s Sacred Art
The devotional art of Fr. Garabed Kochakian—longtime Diocesan clergyman, art historian, and icon painter—took center stage with the opening of an exhibit of his icon paintings titled, “The Great and Holy Week: The Easter Story Through Armenian Sacred Art.”
Holy Week at St. Vartan Cathedral: March 29 through April 5
Holy Week signals the end of the Lenten period of separation, and a return to the full life of the church. The coming Holy Week will go forward in the Eastern Diocese with in-person worship as well as the online broadcast of services.
Standing Before the Judge
A common image runs through the Gospel readings for the upcoming Sunday of Great Lent: the Sunday of the Judge. Two stories show Jesus talking about the coming of God’s kingdom, and the way to pray to our Heavenly Father.
“Michink”: The Mid-point of Great Lent
If you’ve ever traveled with passengers via plane, train, or automobile—even by foot, skateboard, or bicycle—you’ve certainly heard these words at some point along the way: “Are we there yet?”