Every year, the Armenian Church reserves a day in its liturgical calendar to remember one of the more obscure figures of the Old Testament: the Prophet Zechariah. This year his saint day falls on June 25.
Still Mightier Than the Sword
It is a rare thing when a national culture is revolutionized by a small group of scholars. But that is exactly what happened in 5th-century Armenia, through the efforts of the Holy Translators.
The Saints of Summer
By the end of June, schools are winding down, summer is gearing up, and many parishioners settle into a more “relaxed” habit of church participation. But in the Armenian Church calendar, the summer months have never been uneventful.
Saintly Defiance
This week’s Feast of St. Daniel and His Companions (June 18) is a lesson in fidelity to God over submission to worldly forces.
Fatherhood: Privilege, Duty, Blessing
This Sunday will be observed as Father’s Day across the United States: a chance to reflect, with gratitude, on the deeper meaning of fatherhood. While the surrounding popular culture may sometimes fail to treat fatherhood with due seriousness, the Armenian Church accords great reverence and respect to fathers.