The Eastern Diocese was deeply grieved over the loss of Heghine (Helene) Irma Der Stepanian, who passed away on May 26, in New Jersey.
In Memoriam: Irma Der Stepanian
ACYOA Members “Reunite” in Dallas for Assembly & Sports Weekend
The ACYOA Seniors of St. Sarkis Church in Carrollton, TX, hosted the 2022 ACYOA General Assembly and Sports Weekend in Dallas over Memorial Day weekend, welcoming more than 325 ACYOA Seniors and clergy from across the Eastern Diocese from May 27 through 30.
Zohrab Center Photo Exhibit Reveals “Artsakh: Angel of Peace”
A passionately interested audience gathered on Thursday evening, May 26, at the Diocesan Center in New York, to view exquisite photographs of churches and villages in Artsakh, and hear from Dr. Marina Mchitarian, who had spent weeks in early 2020 visiting Artsakh and speaking with its inhabitants.
“Come and See”: Gospel Insights for Vocations Day
On the Feast of Pentecost the Eastern Diocese observes “Vocations Day”: a day to reflect on how God might be calling us along a certain road in life. The Gospel of John devotes special attention to the idea of the Christian “calling”
For 104 Years, a Lesson in Heroism
Each year on May 28, Armenians around the world honor the anniversary of the Battle of Sardarabad and the establishment of the First Armenian Republic (1918-1920). This week marks 104 years since those fateful events.