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.
Armenia Opens New Consulate in Chicago
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.
ACYOA Central Council Spends Palm Sunday Among Local Parishes
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.
A Tribute to Musical Giants George Avakian and Anahid Ajemian
Two departed giants of the American musical scene, the late George Avakian and Anahid Ajemian, were remembered in a tribute concert on March 15, 2018. The program remembered two people linked by their devotion to the arts, by their notable contributions to American and international music—but mostly by their tender marriage of some seven decades.
Florida Parish and Priest Celebrate 20 Years Together
“The consecration of St. Mary Armenian Church is the realization of a much-cherished and long-awaited dream. Starting from the first deacons who held services on the shores of Miami Beach in the 1930s until today in our newly-built and relocated spiritual home, we have kept our religion alive. What started with a small group of newly-established Armenians on the shores of South Florida continues today with us, and tomorrow with our children and their children.”