FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION Sunday, July 27th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Aylagerbootyoon or Baydzaragerbootyoon in Armenian. The feast marks Christ's appearance with a resplendent countenance to three of His disciples, Peter, John, and James, on the holy mountain of Galilee, also known as Mount Tabor. In Armenia, it is also known as Vartavar (the Festival of Roses) after the old pagan Continue Reading

Save the Date and join us for our Annual Vartavar Celebration! View flyer. Inflatable Water Slide | Water Balloons | Sprinklers, Pails, Buckets, and More! Ice Cream and Snacks! | All ages welcome!  What is Vartavar? Vartavar is a water festival in Armenia that has been celebrated since pagan times and was adopted and adapted by Christianity. Watch a video about Vartavar prepared by the Eastern Continue Reading

ՏՕՆ ՎԵՐԱՓՈԽՄԱՆ ՍԲ. ԱՍՏՈՒԱԾԱԾՆԻ FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION AND BLESSING OF GRAPES 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, commemorates the bodily ascent of the Virgin Mary (assumption) into heaven by her son Jesus Christ after her death. Divine Liturgy will begin at 10:00 am, Continue Reading