In his New Year’s message to the worldwide faithful of the Armenian Church, His Holiness Karekin II welcomed 2025 with optimism, while acknowledging the deep concerns facing the world, and Armenia in particular.
Celebrating Christ’s Birth and Baptism
The Armenian Church celebrates the holy birth (Sourp Dznunt) of Jesus Christ on January 6. In Armenian tradition, this feast day commemorates not only the birth of Christ, but also His baptism by John the Baptist.
A Heartwarming Christmas Day at St. Vartan Cathedral
The spirit of giving and compassion filled the air at the Diocesan Center in New York City on December 25: Christmas Day.
Armenian Christmas at St. Vartan Cathedral on Jan. 6, 2025
The Nativity and Baptism of Jesus Christ will be observed at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Sunday and Monday, January 5 and 6, 2025.
WATCH: Heaven and Earth Rejoiced!
In his video message for Christmas, Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, reflects on the joy that entered Creation when Jesus Christ was born.