Over the Columbus Day weekend, October 11-14, young people from across the Eastern Diocese converged on St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Church in Wynnewood, PA, for the ACYOA Juniors Fall Sports Weekend.
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.
Holy Muron: Sign of Our Union in Christ
Parish pastors from across the Eastern Diocese converged on New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral on Friday evening, October 4, to receive the new Holy Muron: the oil sanctified in splendid ceremonies at Holy Etchmiadzin on September 28, to be used in the sacramental anointing services of the Armenian Church.
Bishop Mesrop Reflects: Distributing the Holy Muron
Read Bishop Mesrop’s reflection on the unifying power of the Holy Muron.
Diocesan Leader Marta Batmasian Honored with Appeal of Conscience Award
On Monday, September 23, 2024, the Appeal of Conscience Foundation held its 59th annual awards dinner at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The program—which featured leaders in the religious, civic, business, and diplomatic fields—turned out to be a very Armenian affair.