When I graduated from the seminary, I was appointed kavazanakir—the assistant of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All...

Have you ever found yourself at Grand Central Terminal or any busy train station during rush hour? If you have, you know what it’s...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God, her passage from earth to heaven. The Church tells us that after...

There’s an old story about a man who was down on his hands and knees under a streetlamp one evening, searching for something. A passerby...

A Sunday school teacher once had a discussion with a person who firmly believed that children should not be given formal religious...

I recently came across a story about a man named Hagop. Hagop was a humble man who visited a church every single day. He never stayed...

While in Romania, I visited the famous Voroneț Monastery, often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of the East." The church is entirely...

I’m currently in Romania, visiting at the kind invitation of my dear friends Hagop and Ica Kooyumjian, and enjoying the warm hospitality...

Last year, I had the privilege of meeting one of the most distinguished Armenian architects in the Diaspora. Ronald Altoon, a former...

Have you ever noticed that there are rarely straight lines in nature? Look around at the world God has made—the trees, the rivers, the...

Have you ever tried rowing a boat or watched someone do it? I had the chance last week at Camp Nubar. What’s interesting is that when...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Gospels tell us that Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray....

The other day, I was driving down the FDR Drive—those of you who live in New York City know exactly what that’s like. That highway will...

Not long ago, with our multimedia specialist Mano Baghjajian, we were at St. Vartan Cathedral early in the morning, filming a message....

People often ask me, “Srpazan, what’s your favorite meal?” And without missing a beat, I say, “I just love a good cheeseburger.” Not a...

Last Wednesday, on the historic Castel Sant'Angelo bridge in Rome, Dolce & Gabbana staged a spectacular Alta Sartoria menswear show....

The renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead was once asked what she considered the first sign of civilization. The students expected an...

Scientists say milk is one of the most complete foods on earth. It’s rich in everything your body needs—proteins, fats, vitamins,...

Recently, I read this story about Fiorello La Guardia, the beloved mayor of New York City. They called him “The Little Flower,” and he...

“I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 112:1-2)....