Diocesan Legate and Ecumenical Director Archbishop Vicken Aykazian was one of the Christian leaders taking part in the World Council of Churches Central Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, June 15-18.
In Memoriam: Irma Der Stepanian
The Eastern Diocese was deeply grieved over the loss of Heghine (Helene) Irma Der Stepanian, who passed away on May 26, in New Jersey.
Catholicos Confirms Election of Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan as Primate
In a letter dated May 17, 2022, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, confirmed the election of the Very Reverend Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan to the office of Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
Transitions Honored, New Paths Opened, at 120th Diocesan Assembly
The 120th Diocesan Assembly of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America saw some significant transitions in the life of the Diocese.
Facing Present Sorrow, Finding Future Hope
His Holiness Karekin II marked Armenia’s annual “Victory Day” on May 9, 2022, with a message reflecting on the painful realities of war and loss experienced by Armenians in the past two years.