A message from our Primate, Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan, on “an unutterably sad day, in a painful chapter of Armenian history.” Read more here.
Words of Thanks & Hope From Our Primate
Before departing for Armenia on the evening of September 26, Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan wrote a message to the faithful of the Eastern Diocese, reflecting on his upcoming ordination as a bishop, and on the road ahead for our Diocese and our homeland.
Holy Etchmiadzin Postpones Muron Blessing Formerly Planned for Oct. 1
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has announced that the Blessing of the Holy Muron ceremony, planned to take place on October 1, has been postponed. Instead on that date, the Mother See will lead worldwide Armenian churches in a pan-national Prayer for Artsakh.
A Message from our Primate on Artsakh
As news of yet another attack on Artsakh broke on the morning of September 19, Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan sent a message to Diocese leaders and the public. Read it here.
Abp. Aykazian Brings World Council of Churches Delegation to Etchmiadzin
On September 18, His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, met with a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC), led by its General Secretary Rev. Dr. Jerry Pillay, and Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, Diocesan Legate and Ecumenical Director of the Eastern Diocese, and Vice Moderator of the WCC’s Central Committee.