Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan (1904-1989) was one of the greatest Armenian Church leaders of the 20th century, whose tenure as Primate marked a turning point for the Armenian Church in America.
Remembering Catholicos Karekin I (1932-1999)
This summer marked 25 years since the passing of His Holiness Karekin I, the 131st Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness had the distinction of being the first catholicos elected in the free Republic of Armenia. That fact alone would have secured his place in our history.
The Grandparents of Jesus
Feasts venerating the Virgin Mary occupy an entire season in the church calendar, with a special day reserved to honor her parents.
Download the Diocese’s 2023 Report to Donors
The Eastern Diocese is pleased to release an electronic version of its 2023 Annual Report to Donors, titled “Growing In Faith Together: Be My Witnesses.”
Remembering His Holiness Vasken I (1908-1994)
His Holiness Vasken I presided over a period of historic importance in the Armenian Church. Indeed, he made history through the heroic way he faced the great challenges and opportunities of his time.