The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America oversees more than 60 parishes from the East Coast to Texas. Its spiritual home is St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City.
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Narrated By Bishop Daniel Findikyan Produced by Vardan Sargsyan ISBN: 978-0-934728-05-8 “We American-Armenians of the early third millennium have the rare opportunity to restore our Church to its traditional stature in Armenian life,” writes Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel Findikyan, in his thoughtful consideration of the present status—and future potential—of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America's Eastern Diocese. Inspired by the Apostle Paul's classic vision of the Church in the Epistle to the Ephesians, Building Up the Body of Christ: The Treasure of the Armenian Church for Our People Today presents a vision for his flock that encompasses the full spiritual richness of the Armenian Church's mission, rooted in the richly fertile soil of her culture and tradition. Bishop Daniel's message to individual faithful, local church parishes and the Diocese overall is ambitious in scope and urgent in tone. His heartfelt exhortation concludes with practical guidance on questions of education, service, worship, outreach, and governance. “We want our Church to be a place of dignity, holiness and hope in a world where these virtues are in short supply,” he writes; “a community where the laurels of Armenia's Christian past are made relevant and life-giving today. We want our Church to be a portal to all that is genuinely good and just, a pathway to God and to the splendors of eternity. This is the vision of Building Up the Body of Christ.”
"Isn't it true that five little birds are sold for two coins, and not one of them is forgotten before God? As for you, even the individual hairs on your head have been counted. You are better than many little birds, so do not be afraid." - Luke 12:6-7 BreathinGod Podcast by Dr. Roberta Ervine
"And yet, your watchful guidance, O Father, conducts the boat. You have given us a road in the sea, and a safe path amid the waves, showing that you are able to save in everything, even if a person puts to sea without skill. You do not want the activity of your wisdom to be idle, so people entrust themselves to an insignificant piece of timber and, having traveled through the waves, they survive thanks to a simple mast." - Wisdom 14:3-5 BreathinGod Podcast by Dr. Roberta Ervine
"Also, don't form yourselves with the forms of this world, but instead become new through a renewal of your thoughts, in order to examine for yourselves what is better, and what is the good and pleasing and mature will of God." - Rom 12:2
Lk 1:46-47 And Mary said, “My whole self shall magnify the Lord; my spirit has exulted in God my Savior.”
Be careful! Don't disregard these little ones; I tell you that their angels in heaven continually see the face of my Father, who is in heaven. … So, in the presence of my Father who is in heaven, there is no intention that any one of these small things should be lost! Matt. 18:10, 14
Although there are categories of graces, yet the Spirit is the same; there are categories of service, but the Lord is the same; if there are different types of efficacy, yet God is the same, who makes all effective, in all. 1 Cor 12:4-6
And the spirit of God will settle upon him; a spirit of wisdom and know-how, a spirit of insight and power, a spirit of knowledge and the awesomeness of serving God. And the spirit of God's awe will fill him; he will not judge on opinion, nor will he rebuke according to hearsay. - Isaiah 11:2-3
If we look for Hope, we can find it, even during the worst times of our lives. Let's learn from a familiar figure who goes through his time of turmoil by clinging onto Hope!
Breathing God - Matthew 12:49-50 by Vemkar
Breathing God - The Ark Of The Covenant by Vemkar
All of us experience pain, suffering, and harm and are in common need of a Healer. What does healing mean in the Armenian Church's understanding and who is our ultimate healer?
One of the most commonly uttered Armenian prayers is the Jashagestsook: the prayer recited before meals in countless Armenian homes every evening. But you may not realize that there are two versions of the prayer—differentiated by just two words. What are they? And does the alternation of two words make a difference in the prayer? That’s the question asked in the latest podcast in the Eastern Diocese’s Let There Be… series.
The latest podcast in the Let There Be…! series explores the idea of Armenian culture. Certainly Armenians are proud of the fruits of their centuries-old civilization, with its great achievements in the arts, music, architecture, literature, and even cuisine. These are the factors that enrich our lives, and unify us across the generations. But there may be something even more powerful standing behind these wonderful cultural expressions. What could it be?
Having progressed more than a week into Lent, many church members are probably starting to feel discomfort—maybe even regret—about their decision to “give up” some favorite food item for 40 days. Why do we do it? Why is fasting part of the spiritual routine of Lent? The latest podcast in the Let There Be…! series explores this question, identifying six points to consider when fasting—based on an article in The Treasury magazine by Fr. Daniel Findikyan. It’s not so much about giving up the food; it’s about making room in your life for something greater.
So many Armenian expressions have their roots in the Bible, liturgy and faith. Learn some of these common sayings in our latest podcast.
Consider the humble snowflake: complex, delicate, utterly unique. What might it tell us about Creation—and about the God who created all things? That’s the subject of the Eastern Diocese’s latest podcast. It’s the first installment of Let There Be..!: a new series of short meditations on the spiritual significance of the world around us. This week, as much of the country battles frigid temperatures, take a quiet moment to listen to “Let There Be Snow!”
Often Christians assume that depression or anxiety are caused by lack of faith in God’s providence or ungratefulness for God’s blessings. More tragically, some assume that these disorders are punishment for sinfulness. Fr. Mesrop Ash reflects on his personal journey and ways one can seek and receive help in the Armenian Church.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
AVEDIS is the weekly Gospel reading series of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, hosted by Fr. Tateos Abdalian.
Meet the artist who tattoos Holy Land pilgrims. Arpi Nakashian speaks with Wassim Razzouk, whose family of Christian Copts has been inking tattoos on pilgrims to Jerusalem for 500 years.
Eric Vozzy speaks with Fr. Daniel Findikyan on the tradition of fasting during Great Lent.
Eric Vozzy speaks with Dr. Roberta Ervine about how Armenians read and understand the Bible. Dr. Roberta Ervine is Professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, and an expert in the intellectual tradition of Armenians in the Middle Ages.
In the first episode of the Bread & Salt podcast, Fr. Daniel Findikyan talks about his book, Frequently-Asked Questions on the Badarak, and addresses some common questions about the Armenian Church's worship service.
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