The Armenian Christmas Divine Liturgy on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at New York City’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, once again united the Armenian Christian family to mark the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
“A Light Has Dawned”: Catholicos Karekin II’s Christmas Sermon
Read the Christmas message of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, in English and Armenian.
Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Baptism
The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznunt) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.
A Week of Re-Introductions
One of the wonderful things about the Christmas season is the way it re-introduces us to people. Some of the most memorable re-introductions come from the surrounding culture. Who can suppress a warm smile at their first yearly sighting of Santa, Rudolph, and the elves? Or at the Grinch, and the whole Peanuts gang?
Read Bishop Mesrop’s Christmas Message
In a message for Christmas, Bishop Mesrop reflects on the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Read it in English and Armenian here.