Thirty-two years ago this week, the Armenians of Baku were terrorized by mob violence, and victimized by an immoral political system.
The “Little Church” in Every Home
In a typical season, clergy visit their parishioners to perform the “Home Blessing” in the period following the Feast of the Lord’s Nativity. With lingering concerns over the pandemic, this is hardly a “typical” season. But Home Blessings can still be part of spiritual life.
Catholicos’ Christmas Prayer: Hope and Grace for a Troubled World
His Holiness Karekin II led the Pontifical Divine Liturgy at Yerevan’s cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator, marking the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2022.
WATCH the Armenian Christmas Badarak
On Thursday, January 6, the Armenian Church will observe the Feast of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Vartan Cathedral in New York will celebrate the Lord’s birth with a Christmas Divine Liturgy and the traditional “Blessing of Water” ceremony.
New Year’s Message of His Holiness Karekin II
His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, addressed Armenian faithful throughout the world on the eve of 2022.