In order to deepen their pastoral leadership capabilities, clergy of the Eastern Diocese have the opportunity to further their education at various institutions of learning in the United States.
Primate Visits Holy Trinity Parish in Cambridge
From March 17 to 19, 2017, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, visited Holy Trinity Church of Cambridge, MA. He spent the weekend visiting with various members and parish groups.
Faithful “Walk Thru the Old Testament” in Fair Lawn, NJ
On Saturday, March 18, 110 people gathered at St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, to participate in the “Walk Thru the Old Testament,” an interactive event guiding and educating participants about the stories in the Old Testament of The Bible.
How Catholicos Nersess Shnorhali Brought Healing to a Grief-Stricken Father
By Florence Avakian
Known as “the Gracious One” for his prolific and inspiring writings, the 12th-century Armenian Catholicos St. Nersess Shnorhali was a revered church reformer, theologian, Christian diplomat, poet and composer of exquisite hymns.
Eastern Diocese Launches Campaign to Help Restore Tomb of Christ in Jerusalem
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), has announced a fundraising campaign to help the restoration effort currently underway at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.