This presentation will reflect on the meaning and symbolism in khachkars (cross Stones), looking at their initial adaptation from pre-Christian types, their development across time, and meditating on the rich meaning of various symbolic elements and motifs found across a variety of khachkars.

The crucifixion was a universal event whose significance was not confined to a specific time or place, yet visiting the location where it happened has had a profound effect on Christian pilgrims for two millennia and counting. This session will look at how the location has changed over the years, and how Armenians in particular…

Saints are not born; they are made. Every December, the Armenian Church celebrates the brothers James and John, whom Jesus affectionately called the Sons of Thunder. By looking at the changes James and John underwent in order to find their true identity, and then to live it in very different ways, this presentation will reflect…

While St. Jacob of Nisibis (Յակոբ Մծբնայ հայրապետ) is celebrated as a universal saint, he has a special relationship to the Armenian Church. This presentation will look at that special relationship, using imagery and metaphors from St. Gregory of Narek’s beautiful Encomium on St. Jacob of Nisibis.