It is a rare thing when a national culture is revolutionized by a small group of scholars. But that is exactly what happened in 5th-century Armenia, through the efforts of the Holy Translators.
Saintly Defiance
This week’s Feast of St. Daniel and His Companions (June 27) is a lesson in fidelity to God over submission to worldly forces.
The Illuminator’s Final Years
On Saturday, June 24, the Armenian Church will observe one of several feast days associated with St. Gregory the Illuminator. This particular feast is dedicated to the saint’s later years and the discovery of his relics.
How a Former Waitress Discovered the True Cross
“Poor working girl perseveres through the adversities of life and love—but finally makes it big.”
It sounds like the outline of a Grimm’s Fairy Tale—or, given a more contemporary spin, a Danielle Steel novel.
Aram Khachaturian, His Music & Life, in a Tribute Evening at the Eastern Diocese
The dynamic music of venerated Soviet-Armenian composer and conductor Aram Khachaturian was explored at a special screening of Khachaturian: An Archival Film, on June 6 at the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, in New York City.