On Saturday, March 25, some 700 people gathered at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral for a remarkable musical event in remembrance of the late journalist Hrant Dink on the 10th anniversary of his assassination. The occasion also marked the 90th anniversary of the Constantinople Armenian Relief Society (CARS), which organized the concert and its related events.
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.
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.
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.
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.
