The Armenian Church styles her Sourp Asdvadzadzin: the “Holy Mother-of-God”—an almost cosmic title which has elicited reverent love from generations of Armenian Christians, and is honored in the name of many of our churches.
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2022
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed under strict safety regulations at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Wednesday and Thursday, January 5 and 6, 2022.
A December of Heartache, 33 Years Ago
Tuesday, December 7, marks 33 years since the earthquake that rocked Armenia. December of 1988 was a time of heartache for all Armenians. But its aftermath brought our people together, opened a new path in our national history, and offered lessons that remain powerful, and meaningful, in our present day.
Honoring the Seminary’s First 12 Vocations
In an evening of joyful remembrance and reunion, St. Nersess Amrenian Seminary marked its 60th anniversary by paying tribute to the first twelve seminary graduates who went on to be ordained as priests of the Armenian Church.
The Holy Lance in Armenian Tradition & Legend
One of the most mysterious relics of the Armenian Church—a sacred object from the deepest roots of Christianity—is the Holy Lance of Keghart.