The familiar saint of the Christmas season has more than a few mysteries associated with him. Among them is why the Armenian Church calendar honors St. Nicholas not once, but twice in the Advent season. Bishop Daniel investigates the history behind this double celebration.
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.
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.”
“Be patient; keep your heart stable. For the Lord is coming, and he is at hand.” (Epistle of St. James 5:8)
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.
