His Holiness Karekin II began this year’s solemn April 24 commemoration by visiting the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Dzidzernagapert, to lay wreaths and offer prayers at the eternal flame.
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
Sunday, 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 begin at 10 a.m., with local health measures observed.
St. Vartan Cathedral Easter Service Poses the Questions: “Why Are You Weeping? Whom Do You Seek?”
“HE IS RISEN!” These three words—so infinitely powerful and fundamental to our Armenian Christian faith since its birth during the Apostolic age—declare Christ’s victory over death, and assure our salvation through His crucifixion and Resurrection.
Catholicos Offers Prayers for Peace in Easter Message
In a splendid Easter liturgy on Sunday, April 17, His Holiness Karekin II told how Christ’s resurrection gives hope to a world troubled by war, division, and instability.