Living in a city like New York teaches you something about time. There’s a rhythm of speed and convenience—grab-and-go meals, fast...

On Memorial Day, across the United States, we pause to honor those who have fallen in defense of our nation. We remember the men and...

A mother who had five children was once asked, “Which one do you love the most?” She smiled and said, “I love them all the same.” Then...

Life has a way of bringing storms our way—unexpected challenges, difficulties, and setbacks that we didn’t see coming. Sometimes, it...

Growing up, I remember my mom had a fear of elevators. Now these weren’t the smooth, silent, glass elevators you find in modern buildings...

The other day I came across a box of old Kodak photo slides. Some of you might remember those tiny little squares, no sound, no motion...

During the summer months, I like to take my evening walks from St. Vartan Cathedral to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and back—2.6 miles through...

We live in a world that tries to measure success by how many followers you have, how many likes you get, and how big your circle is. God...

When I was 14 years old, my brother and I auditioned for the “Mankunq” boys’ choir at the Araratian Diocese. We were excited, full of...

Happy and blessed Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, and spiritual mothers. Today, we celebrate YOU—the women who pour out love,...

Woburn, Massachusetts, where we held our 123rd Annual Diocesan Assembly last week, was once renowned for its shoemaking industry. We...

After my accident, once I was back on my feet, I felt a fire in my spirit. A strong desire. A calling from the Lord to get out there—to...

Last Thursday, during our Annual Diocesan Assembly with the clergy, delegates, and faithful members of our Diocese, we packed 750 lunches...

This year, our Annual Clergy Conference and Diocesan Assembly are taking place in Haverhill, MA. When we had our Badarak at the beautiful...

I read an interesting thing about the early days of golf balls. When manufacturers first made golf balls, they had smooth, flawless outer...

Recently, I visited the new Commodity Fragrances store in the SoHo neighborhood in New York City, opened by our dear friends Vicken and...

BarsImages/ Harout Barsoumian Yesterday, the combined Armenian community of the New York metropolitan area gathered for the Badarak at...

Growing up, many of us have those sweet memories of Easter Sunday, lining up with our red eggs, tapping them against each other’s, seeing...

Today, we commemorate the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. As we lift our hearts in prayer and remembrance, we declare to the world...

When I was a kid, like many of you, I loved playing pretend. I would sneak into my grandparents’ bedroom, go to the nightstand or that...