The online version of Smithsonian Magazine (the official journal of Washington, DC’s Smithsonian Institution) recently featured news of an archaeological dig that has uncovered one of the oldest Christian churches in the world.
Their Finest Hour: Responding to the Earthquake
December 7, 2024, marks 36 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, 2024, marks 36 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.
Sister Churches Show Solidarity Through Prayer
In response to Catholicos Karekin II’s appeal, prayers for Armenia and Artsakh rang out on Sunday, November 10, from Holy Etchmiadzin to the every Armenian Church jurisdiction around the world. But His Holiness’ plea was also taken up by the global ecumenical community, and by numerous sister Christian communities.
Churches Across Eastern Diocese Join in Prayer for Release of Captives
Parishes across the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America joined Armenian Church faithful around the world on Sunday, November 10, in a special prayer service for the Artsakh Armenians who are being held captive in Azerbaijan