Ordinarily, Holy Week signals the end of the Lenten period of separation, and a return to the full life of the church. The coming Holy Week will go forward in the Eastern Diocese under observance of local safety regulations, with provision for in-person worship as well as the online broadcast of services.
In a modification of previous plans, the upcoming 120th Diocesan Assembly will convene in a “hybrid” format, incorporating both in-person and online participation. Primate Bishop Daniel made the announcement in a directive to Diocesan leaders, dated March 25, 2022.
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is promoting an initiative of the Armenian government, called iGorts (from the Armenian word for “work”: “gorts” or “kordz”). The program invites Armenian professionals from the diaspora to serve in the Republic of Armenia’s government for a period of one year
“Refreshed by the Living Water” was the theme of last week’s Midwest Lenten Clergy Retreat—the first of several regional gatherings of Diocesan clergy scheduled for the season of Lent.
Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel will introduce his new book, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today, in a video premiering on Saturday evening, March 26.
