December 7, 2023, marks 35 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.
A December of Heartache, 35 Years Ago
December 7, 2023 marks 35 years since the earthquake that rocked Armenia. December of 1988 was a time of heartache for all Armenians. But its aftermath brought our people together, opened a new path in our national history, and offered lessons that remain powerful, and meaningful, in our present day.
Download the 2023 Advent Calendar
The Eastern Diocese’s Department of Ministries has released a downloadable Advent Calendar to guide young faithful and their parents in the season leading to Christmas.
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.
Sustain Your Church, with Double the Impact
Join the worldwide #GivingTuesday movement today, Tuesday, November 28, by offering a gift to the Eastern Diocese. And thanks a a $15,000 matching gift challenge, your gift today will have double the impact!