By Florence Avakian
At New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, a very special event took place on Sunday morning, October 30, 2016.
High ranking Armenian clergymen from around the world, digniaries from America’s east and west coast dioceses, and a large number of faithful welcomed the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II, for a celebration of the 17th anniversary of his enthronement as leader of the global Armenian Church.
On Sunday, October 23, Holy Trinity Church of Cambride, MA, marked the 55th anniversary of the consecration of its present-day sanctuary. Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian celebrated the Divine Liturgy, with the Rev. Fr. Vasken Kouzouian, parish pastor, assisting. Local deacons and altar servers also took part in the service.
Last weekend, Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, celebrated the centennial of the consecration of its original sanctuary in Lowell, MA. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), presided over the weekend events.
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, will visit the United States in the autumn of 2016 to preside over several important events.
By Florence Avakian
How many Armenian-Americans truly understand our faith, and its profound, timeless message?
An innovative new campaign called Our Church Our Legacy-launched this month by the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America-aims to inspire and strengthen the faith of every Armenian, and to make their faith relevant to daily life.
