In a stirring outdoor ceremony at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a new cross was blessed and raised to the peak of the Mother Cathedral, as part of its ongoing restoration.
Catholicos Calls for Solidarity in Combatting Armenia’s Health Crisis
“Today, we have no more important task than to prevent the spread of the pandemic in order to return to our normal lives,” His Holiness Karekin II told an assemblage of clergy late last week.
A Blessing on Doctors, as Armenia’s Health Crisis Deepens
On June 3, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, led a blessing ceremony for Armenia’s doctors and healthcare workers gathered at the ancient St. Gayane Monastery.
In Memoriam: Dr. Raffy Hovanessian (1938-2020)
With deep regret, the Eastern Diocese is saddened to announce the loss of Dr. Raffy Hovanessian, who passed away on the evening of May 27, at the age of 81.
Diocese Issues Guidelines for a Phased Resumption of Church Functions
In a directive to the clergy of the Eastern Diocese dated May 21, 2020—the Feast of the Holy Ascension—Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan laid out new policies and guidelines for a cautious, phased re-opening of church functions,