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 10 through 17
Ordinarily, 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 under observance of local safety regulations, 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.
“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?”
An Inspiring Vartanantz Day at St. Vartan Cathedral
With world attention currently focused on the eruption of yet another war, the Armenian Church’s remembrance of the Vartanantz saints on February 24, 2022, held a special urgency.