At the beginning of November every year, the Armenian Church celebrates All Saints Day. As a church we remember the good and holy people—whether known or unknown—who were spirited heroes filled with Christ’s love, endurance, and faith.
Oriental Orthodox Churches Share a Concelebrated Liturgy
More than 300 worshippers took part in a concelebrated Divine Liturgy of Oriental Orthodox churches on Saturday, October 12, at the St. Leon Armenian Church of Fair Lawn, NJ.
Why is October “Armenian Cultural Month”?
To Armenians in the U.S., “Armenian Cultural Month” has been a feature of community life for as long as they can remember. It arrives each October—with a flurry of lectures, readings, exhibits, sacred celebrations, and events intended to remind Armenians of their rich cultural heritage.
Celebrating the Heritage of Armenian Sacred Music
A three-day celebration of Armenian Church music brought clergy, deacons, choir singers, instrumentalists, and lovers of liturgical music to the St. James of Nisibis Church in Evanston, IL, over the weekend of October 4-6.
Immortal Voice of a People: Gomidas @ 150
In the Armenian musical heritage, one voice rings out above all others: the immortal voice of Gomidas Vartabed. This week marks the 150th anniversary of his birth.