In a message for Christmas, Bishop Mesrop reflects on what it means to call Jesus Christ the “Prince of Peace.” Read it in English and Armenian here.
A Worthy Milestone for the Western Diocese
The faithful Armenian Christians in the western United States observed a worthy milestone on December 10, when they paid tribute to Archbishop Hovnan Derderian on the 20th anniversary of his distinguished tenure as Primate of the Western Diocese.
Their Finest Hour: Responding to the Earthquake
December 7, 2023, marks 35 years since the 1988 earthquake struck Armenia. The excerpt here, from The Torch Was Passed (1998), recounts how the Armenian-American community came together in those early days to focus on alleviating the suffering in their homeland.
Suddenly: The Night of the Earthquake
December 7, 2023, marks 35 years since the 1988 earthquake struck Armenia. The excerpt here, from The Torch Was Passed (1998), recounts how the news broke to the Armenian-American community, and how the world replied in the immediate aftermath.
A December of Heartache, 35 Years Ago
December 7, 2023 marks 35 years since the earthquake that rocked Armenia. December of 1988 was a time of heartache for all Armenians. But its aftermath brought our people together, opened a new path in our national history, and offered lessons that remain powerful, and meaningful, in our present day.