Upcoming Events
April 2020
Great and Holy Tuesday – SERVICES CLOSED TO PUBLIC
DUE TO PUBLIC HEALTH REGULATIONS RELATED TO MITIGATING THE EXPOSURE TO AND SPREAD OF COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED BUT ARE NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Information regarding virtual or streaming services, when possible, will be sent out closer to the date. 7:00pm Remembrance of the Ten Maidens Vespers Service The parable of the Wise and Foolish Maidens (Matthew 25:1-13) is the focus of Holy Tuesday. Ten maidens waited for their bridegroom. (In the custom of that time and… Find out more »
Great and Holy Thursday
8:30 am | Morning Service 9:30 am | Divine Liturgy - Remembrance of the Last Supper - Women's Guild Holy Communion and Breakfast The morning liturgy service on Holy Thursday marks the institution of the New Covenant: Holy Communion, which Christ established at the Last Supper. During a Passover meal, Christ broke and distributed unleavened bread and shared the wine with His apostles, identifying these as elements His Body and Blood. Through this sacrament, mankind participates in the Kingdom of… Find out more »
Great and Holy Friday
1:00 pm | Remembrance of the Crucifixion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 7:00 pm |Remembrance of the Burial of Our Lord Jesus Christ Holy Friday is the most solemn and sad day of the Christian calendar. The "Crucifixion Service," usually held at midday, recalls the suffering, execution and death of our Lord, memorialized amid readings from the psalms. In the evening, a white tomb is placed in the chancel of the church for the "Entombment or Burial Service." The tomb… Find out more »
Holy Easter Sunday
8:00 am Morning Service Blessing of the Four Corners of the World (Antasdan) 10:00 am Divine Liturgy Easter Sunday celebrates the joy of the Resurrection and the promise of salvation for all humanity. Armenian Christians around the world exchange the Easter greeting: Krisdos haryav ee merelotz! Orhnyal eh harootiunun Krisdosee! Christ is risen from the dead! Blessed is the resurrection of Christ! For each of us, Easter is a time of personal renewal, rebirth and enhancement of our covenant with… Find out more »
Hye Cafe
Join us for fellowship and delicious Armenian food, including kebab, falafel, and more! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations for parties of 6 or more may be made by calling the Church office at 617.923.8860 no later than 5pm on Thursday, April 16th. Volunteers appreciated and welcome on Thursday night, April 16th for Hye Café preparations! For more information please contact Linda Sahagian at 617-407-6600 or at hyelinda65@aol.com. Hye Café began in September 2004, with the… Find out more »
August 2020
6th Pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Join us this summer in the Holy Land! St. James 6th Pilgrimage to JERUSALEM August 20 - September 1, 2020 12 Days of Biblical and Historic Discovery Space is limited - reserve your spot today! Click below for full details. https://stjameswatertown.org/holy-land-pilgrimage/ Find out more »