Columbus Day weekend saw a memorable ACYOA Juniors Sports Weekend , as some 300 ACYOA Juniors (age 13 to 18) and 50 chaperones, representing 18 parishes across the Eastern Diocese, gathered under the theme, “Hye Rooted.”
Why is October “Armenian Cultural Month”?
To Armenians in the U.S., “Armenian Cultural Month” has been a feature of community life for as long as they can remember. It arrives each October—with a flurry of lectures, readings, exhibits, and sacred celebrations.
In Memoriam: Clement Ashekian (1935-2025)
The Eastern Diocese was deeply saddened by the passing of longtime church leader Clement Ashekian, who passed away peacefully on October 1, surrounded by his children and family, shortly after turning 90.
An Evening of Soaring Music at St. Vartan Cathedral
The arched vaults of New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral rang with soaring music on the evening of Saturday, October 4, thanks to a unique concert event titled “Jazzical Komitas and Classical Aznavour.”
Diocese Welcomes New Youth Ministry Coordinator
The Eastern Diocese is pleased to announce the appointment of Serien Keleshian as the new Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator (ACYOA Juniors) in the Diocese’s Department of Ministries.