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.
Prophet of Sorrow—and Hope
This year the Armenian Church liturgical calendar designates August 29 as the feast of St. Jeremiah: one of the major prophets of the Bible.
Assumption Day at St. Vartan Cathedral
On Sunday, August 18, the Armenian Church will observe the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God, one of the church’s five major feast days.
“Unsilenceable” Bells: Evanston’s NAREK Bell Choir in Armenia
During a concert in Yerevan’s prestigious Arno Babajanian Concert Hall, titled “Komitas: Musician and Poet,” an ensemble of young musicians from the Eastern Diocese contributed to a celebration of the musical and poetic legacy of one of Armenia’s most cherished figures.
A Gathering of Gratitude in Minnesota
On Saturday, August 10, 2024, St. Sahag Church of Minneapolis, MN, hosted a “Gathering of Gratitude” to honor the contributions and commitment of church member Dale Zoerb. Fellow parishioners came together to thank Dale for his efforts to restore and preserve the physical integrity of their beloved church.