From May 2 to 4, 2019, in Burlington, MA, 159 clergy and lay delegates representing parishes from across the Eastern Diocese gathered for the 117th Diocesan Assembly, hosted by the St. James Church of Watertown, MA.
Creative Workshops Featured at 33rd Women’s Guild Assembly
The 33rd annual Women’s Guild Assembly brought together 37 delegates—including 12 first-time participants—who represented 20 of the 34 active Women’s Guilds within the Eastern Diocese.
Catholicos Karekin II’s Blessing on Three New Bishops
During the episcopal ordination service this week at Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II described the role of bishop as ensuring “that our people will keep their faith, live according to the highest Christian values, and walk along the path of salvation.”
WATCH the Consecration of Bishop Daniel
This weekend, in a stirring and solemn ceremony at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, consecrated the Primate of the Eastern Diocese to the episcopal rank.
Arts of Armenia, and the Art of Service, are Honored at Diocesan Assembly Banquet
The warm hospitality of Watertown’s Armenian community made the annual Awards Banquet of the Eastern Diocese an engaging and memorable affair. Several hundred guests gathered for the occasion on the evening of Friday, May 3, at the Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA.