The Armenian Church calendar lists the following saints under the title “Holy Translators”: Sahag the Parthian, Mesrob Mashdots, Yeghishé, Movses the Grammarian, David the Invincible, Gregory of Nareg, and Nersess of Hromgla.
Seventy-Two Disciples?
You might think it’s a misprint. Everyone knows that Jesus had exactly twelve disciples—so why does the Armenian Church calendar reserve a feast day for the Seventy-two Disciples of Christ? (We’ll observe it this Saturday, October 3.)
From Bishop Daniel: Unite in Prayer for Artsakh
Bishop Daniel issued the following message on Sunday morning, urging Armenians to unite in prayers for the protection of Artsakh.
Season of the Cross
In the Armenian liturgical calendar, autumn is the Season of the Holy Cross. The months of September and October are punctuated with celebrations and fasts dedicated to the Cross of Jesus Christ, and its mysterious power.
Primate Leads Inspiring Exaltation of the Cross Service at St. Vartan Cathedral
Florence Avakian reports on this week’s special service at St. Vartan Cathedral, which projected hope in a time of affliction.