The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznunt) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.
New Year’s Blessings from Fr. Mesrop
Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan offers words of thanks and encouragement as we enter 2023.
A Week of Re-Introductions
One of the wonderful things about the Christmas season is the way it re-introduces us to people. Some of the most memorable re-introductions come from the surrounding culture. Who can suppress a warm smile at their first yearly sighting of Santa, Rudolph, and the elves? Or at the Grinch, and the whole Peanuts gang?
A Christmas Message from Our Primate
In his Christmas message for this year, Primate of the Eastern Diocese Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan reflects on the meaning of God’s presence among us in Jesus Christ—and the promise that His presence holds for mankind.
A Man of Faith: Joseph the Carpenter
Understanding Joseph’s role in the first Christmas can be the first step in approaching Jesus—and learning what it means to be a person of faith.