To Armenians in the U.S., “Armenian Cultural Month” has been a feature of community life for as long as they can remember. It arrives each October—with a flurry of lectures, readings, exhibits, and sacred celebrations.
In Memoriam: Clement Ashekian (1935-2025)
The Eastern Diocese was deeply saddened by the passing of longtime church leader Clement Ashekian, who passed away peacefully on October 1, surrounded by his children and family, shortly after turning 90.
Witnessing Faith in Action: The Fund for Armenian Relief Board in Armenia
Last week, members of the Fund for Armenian Relief Board of Directors—led by Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan and FAR Board Chairman Randy Sapah-Gulian—traveled across the breadth of Armenia, to view FAR’s numerous projects in person
An Evening of Soaring Music at St. Vartan Cathedral
The arched vaults of New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral rang with soaring music on the evening of Saturday, October 4, thanks to a unique concert event titled “Jazzical Komitas and Classical Aznavour.”
Diocese Welcomes New Youth Ministry Coordinator
The Eastern Diocese is pleased to announce the appointment of Serien Keleshian as the new Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator (ACYOA Juniors) in the Diocese’s Department of Ministries.