In a typical season, clergy visit their parishioners to perform the “Home Blessing” in the period following the Feast of the Lord’s Nativity. The past years have hardly been “typical” for many families. But today more than ever, Home Blessings play a vital role in spiritual life.
“A Light Has Dawned”: Catholicos Karekin II’s Christmas Sermon
Read the Christmas message of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, in English and Armenian.
New Year’s Message of His Holiness Karekin II
Read the New Year’s message of His Holiness, in English and Armenian.
Stepping into the New Year: A Message from Bishop Mesrop
Read these words of reflection and hope from Bishop Mesrop, in English and Armenian.
Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Baptism
The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznunt) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.