On March 27—Lazarus Saturday, according to the Armenian Church calendar for 2021—the Eastern Diocese held a daylong online retreat for ACYOA Juniors and Seniors.
A New Edition of the Armenian Church Lectionary
A new, English-language edition of one of the central books of the Armenian Church has just been published by the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
Upcoming Feast Days in the Armenian Church (March 27 – April 1)
This Saturday starts the most important week in the Armenian Church liturgical calendar, a period dense with unique services and ceremonies that chronicle the final week of Jesus Christ’s ministry, and lead us to his resurrection.
Endings and Beginnings: The Last Weekend of Lent
In the Armenian Church, the final weekend of Lent strikes a theme of endings and beginnings, urging us to reflect deeply about the passages and changes in our lives.
Holy Week at St. Vartan Cathedral: March 28 through April 4
Ordinarily, Holy Week signals the end of the Lenten period of separation, and a return to the full life of the church. The coming Holy Week will go forward in the Eastern Diocese under strict observance of local safety regulations, with provision for in-person worship as well as the online broadcast of services.