January 6, 2019, fell on the first Sunday of the New Year, and the Armenian Church of America welcomed the occasion with the new Primate of the Eastern Diocese celebrating the “Armenian Christmas” Divine Liturgy.
Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Baptism
The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznount) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.
The “Little Church” in Every Home
Throughout history, Armenian Christians have considered the home to be a sacred place: the tranquil sanctuary of the family, where habits of virtue, pious traditions, and life-affirming customs are passed from one generation to another.
A Thanksgiving Blessing
To mark Thanksgiving, Diocesan Primate Fr. Daniel Findikyan issued the greeting below to the faithful of the Eastern Diocese:
A Traditional Meal Honors the Heroes of Hadjin
Parishioners of the St. Garabed Parish of Baton Rouge, LA, gathered over the weekend of October 13-14 to remember the heroic defenders of the city of Hadjin.