April 7 is the fixed date for the Armenian Church’s celebration of the “Annunciation to the Virgin Mary”
Upcoming Feast Days in the Armenian Church (April 1 – April 6)
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.
Endings and Beginnings: The Last Weekend of Lent
In the Armenian Church, the final weekend of Lent strikes a theme of endings and beginnings, urging us to reflect deeply about the passages and changes in our lives.
Holy Week at St. Vartan Cathedral: April 2 through 9
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 provision for 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.