December 7, 2024, marks 36 years since the 1988 earthquake struck Armenia. The excerpt here, from The Torch Was Passed (1998), recounts how the news broke to the Armenian-American community, and how the world replied in the immediate aftermath.
In Memoriam: Nubar Kupelian (1933-2024)
With the deepest sorrow and regret, the Eastern Diocese mourns the loss of Nubar Kupelian: a pioneering figure on the staff of the Diocesan Center from 1970 to 2020, who was the assistant and confidant to three Diocesan Primates, before his retirement after 50 years of devoted service.
Sustain Your Church, with Double the Impact
Join the worldwide #GivingTuesday movement today, Tuesday, December 3, by offering a gift to the Eastern Diocese. And thanks a a $25,000 matching gift challenge, your gift today will have double the impact!
The Holy Lance in Armenian Tradition & Legend
One of the most mysterious relics of the Armenian Church—a sacred object from the deepest roots of Christianity—is the Holy Lance of Keghart.
Answering the “Why” of Christmas
“Be patient; keep your heart stable. For the Lord is coming, and he is at hand.” (Epistle of St. James 5:8)