The steward is a figure who comes up in many of Jesus’ parables—a “stock character,” we might say, who would have been very recognizable to Christ’s listeners.
What did stewards do, in the time of Jesus? What made them so interesting to our Lord?
March is Ministries Month!
Empower Our Ministries and Transform Young Lives!
Our Diocesan Ministries Department is a vibrant source of spiritual growth for every parish and parishioner of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America.
Statement from the Supreme Spiritual Council
The Supreme Spiritual Council, convened at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, having reflected upon the fabricated trials conducted in Azerbaijan against the political leadership, military personnel, and civilian individuals of Artsakh, hereby issues the following statement:
Supreme Spiritual Council Meets at Holy Etchmiadzin
This week, the Armenian Church’s Supreme Spiritual Council has been meeting at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, presided over the gathering of bishops and lay members.
A Father’s Love: The Sunday of the Prodigal Son
Perhaps the holiest moment in the Armenian Divine Liturgy is when the congregation fills the church with the singing of the Lord’s Prayer. We begin with the words Hayr Mer—“Our Father”; but what really do we mean by referring to God as a “father”?