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.
“We are Obligated to Turn Their Cherished Visions Into Reality”
In a poignant ceremony at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on Sunday, November 22, 2020, His Holiness Karekin II presided over a special “Day of Remembrance.”
Answering the “Why” of Christmas
“Be patient; keep your heart stable. For the Lord is coming, and he is at hand.” (Epistle of St. James 5:8)
Promises, Promises
Around this time of year, our church prescribes a Scripture reading from the Gospel of Luke, concerning a tragedy in a family household. A man named Jairus and his wife had a daughter, and this girl—only 12 years old—lay dying in their home.
The Bodiless Powers
Every year, a Saturday in early November brings us to one of the more unusual observances of the Armenian Church calendar: the feast day dedicated to the holy archangels Michael and Gabriel. We’ll greet it again this weekend, on November 7.