On Friday, January 6, the Armenian Church will observe the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Vartan Cathedral in New York will celebrate the Lord’s birth with a Christmas Divine Liturgy and the traditional “Blessing of Water” ceremony.
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6, 2023.
During her funeral on December 14, the late Sylva Der Stepanian was eulogized by Fr. Untzag Nalbandian: longtime friend and co-worker of Sylva, with whom he shared many interests, concerns and convictions.
With the deepest regret, the Eastern Diocese mourns the loss of Sylva Der Stepanian: a leading figure on the Diocesan staff from the 1970s into the 21st century, who pioneered its Armenian language and culture programs.
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6, 2023.
