St. Vartan Cathedral’s sanctuary was filled to capacity with an appreciative audience on Friday, December 19, as the Eastern Diocese presented its annual concert of soaring seasonal music, “Christmas at the Cathedral.”
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2026
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Monday and Tuesday, January 5 and 6, 2026.
A Week of Re-Introductions
One of the wonderful things about the Christmas season is the way it re-introduces us to people. Some of the most memorable re-introductions come from the surrounding culture. Who can suppress a warm smile at their first yearly sighting of Santa, Rudolph, and the elves? Or at the Grinch, and the whole Peanuts gang?
Read Bishop Mesrop’s Christmas Message
In a message for Christmas, Bishop Mesrop reflects on the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Read it in English and Armenian here.
Diocese Honors Inaugural Recipients of the “St. Vartan Medal”
During an evening reception at the Diocesan Center on Tuesday, December 16, the Diocese proudly bestowed its new “St. Vartan Medal” on three deserving honorees.