His Holiness Karekin II led the annual sacred observance of the Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide at Holy Etchmiadzin and Armenia’s iconic Genocide monument.
U.S. President Recognizes the Armenian Genocide
The White House issued a long-awaited statement today, April 24, 2021, officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
In the Mystical Company of Our Saints
Saturday, April 24, will be observed by the worldwide Armenian Church as the “Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.” Services at St. Vartan Cathedral will begin at 10 a.m., wth all health restrictions observed.
A New Pastor for Christ’s Armenian Flock: Fr. Guregh Hambardzumyan
Less than a week after the Armenian Church’s celebration of Easter, the Eastern Diocese marked another occasion of hope and promise, as it saw the ordination of a new pastor to lead the faithful.
National Council of Churches Urges Genocide Recognition
One of the leading ecumenical organizations in America, the National Council of Churches, released a letter to U.S. President Biden, urging him to recognize the Armenian Genocide in anticipation of the coming April 24th commemoration.