Why do we color eggs on Easter?
Why do we color eggs on Easter?
The first episode of “Faith Matters”—a new Diocesan video series tackling contemporary issues—tells the story of one church member’s struggle against addiction, and the hope she discovered in her community of faith.
In recent years, an old Armenian New Year’s custom has gained new traction in our community: the “Blessing of Pomegranates” ceremony. Aside from being a delicious, exotic fruit native to our homeland, the pomegranate is also richly symbolic in Armenian folklore. Learn about its legend and lore in the latest video of the Eastern Diocese’s…
On Sunday August 13th 2017, St. Hagop celebrated Fr. Hovnan’s 10th Anniversary to Ordination, the Assumption of Mary & Blessing of Grapes with Abp. Khajag Barsamian. Video by Ara Keshishian.
What does water have to do with Christ’s Transfiguration? For an answer, watch the latest Bread & Salt video.
Meet the men who first conquered Ararat! Mount Ararat has held a sacred fascination since the dawn of history. But it was not until the 19th century that any human being dared to conquer Ararat’s 17,000-foot elevation, and reach the summit. The story of that daring expedition is the subject of “Scaling Ararat,” the latest…
A young woman on the run. A beastly king obsessed by her beauty. And the destiny of a kingdom hanging in the balance. Watch the story of St. Hripsime and her sisters, whose martyrdom brought a king to ruin, and brought Armenia to the brink of a revolution in faith.