The annual Clergy Conference of the Eastern Diocese was held April 29 to May 1, in Haverhill, MA, as part of the 123rd Diocesan Assembly hosted by the city’s Holy Archangels Church of St. Michael and St. Gabriel.
Meeting of Bishops from Orthodox & Oriental Orthodox Churches
The Hierarchs of the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches and of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America gathered in fraternal love and prayer on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine, at Ground Zero in New York City.
In Memoriam: His Holiness Pope Francis
Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan mourned the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis in a message to the faithful of the Eastern Diocese.
National Council of Churches Urges Preservation of Artsakh’s Heritage
The National Council of Churches (NCC) released a strong statement this week expressing solidarity with Armenia and Artsakh, condemning the destruction of Artsakh’s Armenian Christian heritage, and calling for the release of all captives held by Azerbaijan.
Armenian Genocide Commemorations Around the Eastern Diocese
Diocesan parishes and Armenian organizations will be commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Genocide in the coming weeks. Read here to learn more about the events in date order.