Two distinguished individuals were honored for their support of the Armenian Church and the larger Armenian community at the annual Awards Banquet held as part of the 115th Diocesan Assembly in Palm Harbor, FL, on Friday evening, May 5.
Diocesan Assembly Convenes in Florida
More than 125 clergy and lay delegates, representing parishes from across the Eastern Diocese, gathered in Palm Harbor, FL, from May 4 to 6, for the 115th Diocesan Assembly, hosted by St. Hagop Church of Pinellas Park, FL.
Şahan Arzruni to Teach and Perform in Armenia and Artsakh
Master pianist, composer and ethnomusicologist Şahan Arzruni will embark on a unique three-week trip to Armenia and Artsakh on May 12. He will teach and perform for young talented students in six towns in various provinces.
Hye Pointe Church Celebrates Opening of Family Life and Cultural Center
On Saturday, April 22, the Armenian Church at Hye Pointe of Bradford, MA, celebrated the opening of its “Family Life and Cultural Center,” with Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, presiding over the ceremony.
Easter at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral
Bright sunny skies and an unseasonably high temperature of 87 degrees greeted worshipers on Easter Sunday, as the faithful gathered at St. Vartan Cathedral to take part in the Diving Liturgy and traditional “Release of Doves” ceremony.