On the Feast of Pentecost the Eastern Diocese observes “Vocations Day”: a day to reflect on how God might be calling us along a certain road in life. The Gospel of John devotes special attention to the idea of the Christian “calling”
For 105 Years, a Lesson in Heroism
Each year on May 28, Armenians around the world honor the anniversary of the Battle of Sardarabad and the establishment of the First Armenian Republic (1918-1920). This week marks 105 years since those fateful events.
Feast of the Lord’s Ascension
Today, May 18, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The day marks the ascent of our Lord into heaven, on the 40th day after his resurrection.
Ordinary Saints: Holy Apostles and Holy Martyrs
Saints and martyrs loom large in Armenian Christian spirituality. We look up to them; but could we ever be like them? Is saintliness an unattainable ideal? Or something more ordinary?
In the Mystical Company of Our Saints
Monday, April 24, will be observed by the worldwide Armenian Church as the “Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.” Services at St. Vartan Cathedral will take place on Sunday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m.