During the weekend of March 25-27, the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) gathered 35 young adults from across the Eastern Diocese for its 2022 ACYOA Seniors National Lenten Retreat.
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.
120th Diocesan Assembly Will Go Forward in Hybrid Format, with In-Person & Virtual Attendance
In a modification of previous plans, the upcoming 120th Diocesan Assembly will convene in a “hybrid” format, incorporating both in-person and online participation. Primate Bishop Daniel made the announcement in a directive to Diocesan leaders, dated March 25, 2022.
Diocesan Clergy Begin Regional Lenten Retreats
“Refreshed by the Living Water” was the theme of last week’s Midwest Lenten Clergy Retreat—the first of several regional gatherings of Diocesan clergy scheduled for the season of Lent.
Video Announcing “Building Up the Body of Christ” to Debut March 26
Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel will introduce his new book, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today, in a video premiering on Saturday evening, March 26.