In a directive to Diocesan parishes, Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan urges the faithful to help the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in its effort to send needed supplies to our people in Artsakh. Read the Primate’s directive here.
WATCH the Armenian Christmas Badarak
On Friday, January 6, the Armenian Church will observe the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Vartan Cathedral in New York will celebrate the Lord’s birth with a Christmas Divine Liturgy and the traditional “Blessing of Water” ceremony.
International Ecumenical Groups Stand in Support of Artsakh
As the blockade of Artsakh continues, two major ecumenical groups have issued statements strongly supporting Artsakh and Armenia in this time of crisis.
A Christmas Message from Our Primate
In his Christmas message for this year, Primate of the Eastern Diocese Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan reflects on the meaning of God’s presence among us in Jesus Christ—and the promise that His presence holds for mankind.
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2023
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6, 2023.