You might think it’s a misprint. Everyone knows that Jesus had exactly twelve disciples—so why does the Armenian Church calendar reserve a feast day for the Seventy-two Disciples of Christ? (We’ll observe it this Saturday, October 2.)
Oriental Orthodox Leaders Meet at St. Nersess Seminary
St. Nersess Seminary in Armonk, NY, hosted the latest meeting of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches on Monday, September 20. Leaders of America’s Oriental Orthodox churches gathered for prayer, fellowship, and discussion of issues of common interest to these ancient Christian traditions.
In Memoriam: Dr. Lucy Der Manuelian (1928-2021)
The Eastern Diocese was deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Lucy Der Manuelian, the pioneering scholar of Armenian Art History, who passed away at her home in Belmont, MA, on September 20. She was 93.
Diocesan Parishes Celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Local parishes across the Eastern Diocese marked the start of the Armenian Church’s season of the Holy Cross on September 12, with sacred and popular celebrations of the Feast of the Exaltation.
Christ’s Holy Cross: The Sign of Sacrifice
Speaking at New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan offered a poignant reflection on the spirit of self-sacrifice.