Worshipers gathered at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Easter Sunday to take part in the Divine Liturgy and witness the traditional “Release of Doves” ceremony. This year’s Easter celebration was especially notable because 2018 marks the cathedral’s 50th anniversary.
The 50th anniversary of any institution is noteworthy. But when the institution envelops a whole community, then the milestone is monumental.
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will observe Holy Week, March 25 through 31, with a series of special services, culminating in the Easter Sunday celebration on April 1, 2018.
On Thursday evening, March 22, in Chicago, the united Armenian community, members of the city’s consular corps, and city leaders celebrated the establishment of Chicago’s Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia—which will serve the states of Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
On March 25, 2018—Palm Sunday—the Eastern Diocese celebrated ACYOA Day. The annual event shines a light on the youth of the church, the ACYOA, and its ongoing efforts.
