The Eastern Diocese remembers the lofty spirit of the late Pope John Paul II, born 100 years ago today, on May 18, 1920.
This Week’s Online Gatherings for Youth and Young Adults
Throughout the coming week (May 10-14), the Eastern Diocese will continue its online gatherings for young people. This will mark the eighth and final week of the online fellowship initiative called #StayHome and #StayConnected.
In Memoriam: Edward Jamie (1944-2020)
The Eastern Diocese was deeply saddened by the untimely loss of Edward Jamie, Jr., who passed away late last week after a long battle against cancer, at the age of 76.
“We Stand Together in Their Immortal Presence”: H.H. Karekin II’s Tribute to the Genocide Martyrs
At the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, marked 105 years since the start of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, 2020, with solemn observances at several locations in Armenia.
“A Challenge to Our Humanity”: The Easter Sermon of His Holiness Karekin II
In his Easter sermon, His Holiness Karekin II called the worldwide pandemic “a challenge to humanity.” But in expressing confidence that the challenge would be overcome, he also asserted the need “to achieve victory against all forms of inhumanity.”