A SACRED CONCERT DEDICATED TO THE LATE HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP ZAREH AZNAVORIAN

Under the auspices of His Holiness Aram I and organized by the Christian Education Department, a “Sacred Concert” dedicated to the late His Eminence Archbishop Zareh Aznavorian took place on Sunday Evening, March 3rd, 2019, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias.   “Shnorhali” and children’s “Naregatsi” choirs, led by Rev. Fr. Zaven Najarian,…

CHURCH SERVICES DURING THE FORTY DAYS OF LENT AT THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA IN ANTELIAS

Armenian Church Fathers have described the Great Lent as the “Powerful Gate,” constructed through self-introspection and abstinence, in anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the Fathers, the Great Lent is an invitation to engage in spiritual quest. According to Gregory of Datev, “the spirit is cleansed by tears serving as hot water and…