This Saturday starts the most important week in the Armenian Church liturgical calendar, a period dense with unique services and ceremonies that chronicle the final week of Jesus Christ’s ministry, and lead us to his resurrection.
At Lenten Retreats, Clergy Reflect on the “Joy of Ministry”
Over the past two weeks, clergy of the Eastern Diocese have gathered for two Lenten Clergy Retreats.
Yesterday, Today, and Always
Six years ago, on the evening of March 18, 2020, the worldwide Armenian Church joined together in a Day of Prayer
Holy Week at St. Vartan Cathedral: March 29 through April 5
Holy Week signals the end of the Lenten period of separation, and a return to the full life of the church. The coming Holy Week will go forward in the Eastern Diocese with in-person worship as well as the online broadcast of services.
Standing Before the Judge
A common image runs through the Gospel readings for the upcoming Sunday of Great Lent: the Sunday of the Judge. Two stories show Jesus talking about the coming of God’s kingdom, and the way to pray to our Heavenly Father.