The Armenian Church styles her Sourp Asdvadzadzin: the “Holy Mother-of-God”—an almost cosmic title which has elicited reverent love from generations of Armenian Christians, and is honored in the name of many of our churches.
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2023
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6, 2023.
The Holy Lance in Armenian Tradition & Legend
One of the most mysterious relics of the Armenian Church—a sacred object from the deepest roots of Christianity—is the Holy Lance of Keghart.
WATCH: A Thanksgiving Message from Our Primate
In a special video message for Thanksgiving, Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan speaks to the faithful from his heart, as we approach, in his words, “a beautiful and spiritually meaningful occasion: the great American holiday of Thanksgiving.”
Thanksgiving Every Sunday
Thanksgiving is one of the most meaningful holidays of the year: a rare, uniquely American holiday, in which the whole country sets aside a day of each year to express thanks for the bounties of God.