The coming week marks the 27th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II. It was on November 4, 1999, that His Holiness was consecrated as the 132nd Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians
In Memoriam: Şahan Arzruni (1943-2026)
With profound sorrow, the Eastern Diocese mourns the loss of master pianist Şahan Arzruni, who passed away on October 21, 2026, at age 83.
St. Nersess Marks 10 Years of a Vision Realized
On Saturday, October 3, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary hosted a festive celebration honoring Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, former Primate of the Eastern Diocese and current Pontifical Legate of the Western Europe and Representative of the Armenian Church to the Holy See.
In Memoriam: Richard Manoogian (1936-2026)
With deep sorrow, the Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Richard A. Manoogian, the renowned American business leader, philanthropist, patron of the arts, and devoted benefactor of the Armenian Church and people. He passed away on September 25, at age 90.
H.H. Karekin II’s Message on Armenia’s Independence Day
On September 21, Armenian Independence Day, a special prayer service for the Republic of Armenia went forward at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, presided over by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.