In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, especially as regards New York City, the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America has announced that the Diocesan Center would remain closed to the public at least through April 30.
One would not usually draw a connection between the centuries-old rituals of the Armenian Church and modern-day technology. But that is exactly what took place on Easter Sunday at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral,
In his Easter Sunday sermon at St. Vartan Cathedral, Bishop Daniel reflects on how the story of Christ’s passion strenghthens us in the face of the unexpected.
The Eastern Diocese was deeply grieved by the passing of Artemis Nazarian, the gracious benefactor of the Armenian Church, nation, and numerous institutions, who passed away on April 9, 2020, at the age of 88.
While St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral is closed to the public due to the pandemic crisis, the cathedral will mark Holy Week with a series of online services, culminating in the Easter Sunday liturgy on April 12, 2020. (Read more for details.)
