On the weekend of April 1-2, members of the ACYOA Central Council visited parishes around the Eastern Diocese to celebrate ACYOA Day. Held every Palm Sunday, the purpose of ACYOA Day is to focus attention on the vitality of the ACYOA, its members, its accomplishments, and its role in local parish communities.
The Annunciation: “With God, Nothing is Impossible”
April 7 is the fixed date for the Armenian Church’s celebration of the “Annunciation to the Virgin Mary”
Upcoming Feast Days in the Armenian Church (April 1 – April 6)
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.
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.
“Michink”: The Mid-point of Great Lent
If you’ve ever traveled with passengers via plane, train, or automobile—even by foot, skateboard, or bicycle—you’ve certainly heard these words at some point along the way: “Are we there yet?”