Scholars from Armenia, England, France, Germany, Holland, Mexico, Portugal, and the United States attended the Society for Armenian Studies (SAS) conference at UCLA on October 12-13. Dr. Christopher Sheklian, director of the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, represented the Eastern Diocese.
Primate Chairs Oriental Orthodox-Catholic Consultation
Clergy of the Eastern Diocese took part in the U.S. Oriental Orthodox-Roman Catholic Consultation on September 4-5.
A Musical Envisioning of Arshile Gorky’s Life
A new musical drama re-imagines the life and legacy of the pioneering Armenian artist.
In Memoriam: Krikor Pidedjian (1935-2019)
The Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Mr. Krikor Pidedjan, a revered teacher, community figure, and authority on Armenia sacred music, who passed away on July 30 at age 83.
A Lifelong Calling to the Priesthood
For the second time this summer, a new priest has been welcomed into the ranks of the Armenian clergy, as Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan performed the sacrament of holy orders on the former Deacon Arman Galstyan.