In ancient Greece, the runner who won the Olympic race was not the man who crossed the line in the shortest time, but the man who crossed...

A gardener once observed a bird trying to build a nest on a pile of broken branches from an apple tree. The bird was working hard,...

Last weekend, I had the privilege of returning to St. Peter Armenian Church in Watervliet, a place that holds a special place in my...

This is one of the most powerful paintings you'll ever see at the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin! It’s a masterpiece, rich with meaning,...

Yesterday, I was on a night flight from Yerevan through Vienna back to New York. Seated behind me was an elderly gentleman who had never...

This map, displayed in Veharan at Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, is known as Hamatarats Ashkharhatsuyts (World Map). Crafted by Thomas...

During the recent Bishop’s ordination, I had the blessing, the honor, to wear a special cuff, the pazban, on my right arm. This wasn’t...

Recently, when I was at the newly renovated Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral, my eyes caught sight of three simple crosses carved into the...

Our Loving Lord and Savior, We come to you now, as we stand before a time of transition in our national leadership—and a time of decision...

Today, at the heart of our faith, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we gathered in prayer, lifting up His Holiness Karekin II on his...

A Sunday School class went on a special trip to a grand cathedral. As they walked into that magnificent sanctuary, the children’s eyes...

Last weekend, I had the blessing to consecrate the Holy Archangels Armenian Church in Hye Pointe, Massachusetts. It was a culmination of...

When I was younger, I’d always complained about the bumps on the road. I’d think, “Why do they have to put these here?” They’d slow me...

A British weekly magazine has conducted a psychological survey of players in symphony orchestras. This shows that brass and string...

Last weekend, we consecrated the Armenian Church of the Holy Archangels, Sts. Gabriel and Michael, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross. Back in the fourth century, Queen St. Helena, the mother of Emperor...

Yesterday, we witnessed something remarkable: the Opening of the Doors at the new sanctuary of the Armenian Church at Hye Pointe, MA....

The reporter asked a lady on her 105th birthday, "What's the secret to living such a long life?" She smiled and said, "The secret is to...

In the silent depths of the ocean, the oyster rests peacefully until a tiny grain of sand slips inside its shell. This minuscule intruder...

One chilly evening, a father decided to take a walk to a nearby church. A few moments later, he heard the sound of small footsteps. He...