The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Sunday and Monday, January 5 and 6, 2025.
A Man of Faith: Joseph the Carpenter
Understanding Joseph’s role in the first Christmas can be the first step in approaching Jesus—and learning what it means to be a person of faith.
Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary
The Armenian Church styles her Sourp Asdvadzadzin: the “Holy Mother-of-God”—an almost cosmic title which has elicited reverent love from generations of Armenian Christians, and is honored in the name of many of our churches.
The Holy Lance in Armenian Tradition & Legend
One of the most mysterious relics of the Armenian Church—a sacred object from the deepest roots of Christianity—is the Holy Lance of Keghart.
Answering the “Why” of Christmas
“Be patient; keep your heart stable. For the Lord is coming, and he is at hand.” (Epistle of St. James 5:8)