A special Episcopal Assembly convened this week in St. Pölten, Austria, bringing together 25 archbishops and bishops of the Armenian Church for several days of discussion.
The Heartbeat of Lent: Bishop Mesrop’s Message
Love is what makes Lent more than a simple routine, and turns it into a living encounter.
“Courage for the Ages”: Bishop Mesrop’s Thoughts on St. Ghevont Day
Reflections from Bishop Mesrop on the meaning Christian ministry, and the spiritual leaders who carry it forward…
The Eve of Avarayr: St. Vartan’s Address to His Troops
In honor of the Armenian Church’s “Feast of St. Vartan the Warrior and His Companions” (Feb. 12, 2026), read the oration Vartan delivered before his 66,000-man army, on the eve of the Battle of Avarayr in A.D 451—retold in English for a modern readership.
From the Archives Vault: Vartan & the Battle of Avarayr
With the Feast of St. Vartan being celebrated this week (on February 12), the Eastern Diocese has dusted off a video treasure from its archives: a vintage TV retelling of the dramatic story of Vartan and the Battle of Avarayr.