When the pandemic caused the cancellation of in-person programs, Diocesan parishes became creative in continuing the church’s mission. Here’s how one parish approached the crisis.
Fostering Faith in the Age of COVID
St. Nersess Seminary Holds Graduation Ceremony
On the evening of May 14, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary held an outdoor ceremony to formally honor its graduating class of 2020-2021.
A Season of Beginnings
The yearly transition to summer is a special time in the Armenian Church calendar. In quick succession, we observe our Lord’s Ascension, Pentecost, St. Gregory’s release from the pit, and the birth of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Catholicos Karekin II Bestows Pontifical Medal
On the evening of May 11, in New York City, His Holiness Karekin II presided over a small gathering of friends and benefactors of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, during which he bestowed a pontifical award on Adrienne Alexanian of New York.
Catholicos Karekin II Meets With Church Leaders in New York
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, was in the United States in early May, for meetings with leaders of the Eastern Diocese.