There were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Light of the World: Watch Bishop Daniel’s Christmas Message
“For those who are ready to open the eyes of their heart, Christ’s light reveals life’s true meaning and its glorious purpose,” says Bishop Daniel in a Christmas video message to the faithful.
The Saint Who Searched for the Ark
On Saturday, December 14, the Armenia Church will remember St. James of Nisibis: a favorite saint of the Armenians, who is considered to be a nephew of St. Gregory the Illuminator.
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2020
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Sunday and Monday, January 5 and 6, 2020. A special liturgical schedule will be in effect for these “Armenian Christmas” services.
Conception of the Holy Virgin Mary
The Armenian Church styles her Sourp Asdvadzadzin: the “Holy Mother-of-God”—an almost cosmic title which has elicited reverent love from generations of Armenian Christians, and is honored in the name of many of our churches.