A distinguished and long-serving pastor of the Eastern Diocese announced his retirement recently, after 47 years of faithful priestly ministry.
St. Leon Church Welcomes 300 Youth for ACYOA Juniors Sports Weekend
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.”