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Feast of the Assumption – Sunday, August 18

The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Asdvadzadzin), one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church, is celebrated on Sunday, August 18th this year (or the Sunday closest to August 14th). This Feast commemorates the bodily ascent...
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Feast of the Transfiguration (Vartavar) on Sunday, July 7th

8 Things to Know about the Feast of the Transfiguration

  1. What does the word "transfiguration" mean? The word comes from the Latin roots trans- ("across") and figura ("form, shape"). It thus signifies a change of form or appearance. The Armenian word...
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Holy Week Schedule 2024

Holy Week is the sacred commemoration of the dramatic events leading to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, His victory over death, and the redemption of humanity and the fallen world.

We invite all faithful to join us for Holy Week...

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Why Do We Celebrate on January 6th?

Why Do Armenians Celebrate Christmas on January 6th? It is frequently asked why Armenians do not celebrate Christmas on December 25th with the rest of the world. Obviously, the exact date of Christ's birth has not been historically established nor is it...
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Christmas Service Schedule

We invite all faithful to attend church services as we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity and Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ.  

On the eve of the Feast, the Jrakalouyts Divine Liturgy (the lighting...

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