New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral marked its name day on the evening of Thursday, February 12
Clergy Gather in Three Regions to Honor the Ghevondian Saints
Clergy of the Eastern Diocese marked the Feast of Sts. Ghevondiants with regional gatherings in Fair Lawn, NJ; Worcester, MA; and Evanston, IL
“Courage for the Ages”: Bishop Mesrop’s Thoughts on St. Ghevont Day
Reflections from Bishop Mesrop on the meaning Christian ministry, and the spiritual leaders who carry it forward…
The Eve of Avarayr: St. Vartan’s Address to His Troops
In honor of the Armenian Church’s “Feast of St. Vartan the Warrior and His Companions” (Feb. 12, 2026), read the oration Vartan delivered before his 66,000-man army, on the eve of the Battle of Avarayr in A.D 451—retold in English for a modern readership.
From the Archives Vault: Vartan & the Battle of Avarayr
With the Feast of St. Vartan being celebrated this week (on February 12), the Eastern Diocese has dusted off a video treasure from its archives: a vintage TV retelling of the dramatic story of Vartan and the Battle of Avarayr.