Around this time of year, our church prescribes a Scripture reading from the Gospel of Luke, concerning a tragedy in a family household. A man named Jairus and his wife had a daughter, and this girl—only 12 years old—lay dying in their home.
The Bodiless Powers
Every year, a Saturday in early November brings us to one of the more unusual observances of the Armenian Church calendar: the feast day dedicated to the holy archangels Michael and Gabriel. We’ll greet it again this weekend, on November 7.
A Second Day of Fasting and Prayer on Nov. 6
Bishop Daniel has designated Friday, November 6 as a second “Day of Prayer and Fasting” for all the faithful of the Eastern Diocese. Read his announcement here.
Resources for the Second “Day of Prayer & Fasting”
Bishop Daniel has selected prayers and readings to contemplate during the Eastern Diocese’s “Day of Prayer and Fasting for Artsakh and Armenia.”
A Valiant Spirit, for 21 Years
This week marks the 21st anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II. It was on November 4, 1999, that His Holiness was consecrated as the 132nd Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, in a magnificent ceremony at the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.