In 451 A.D., as today, the Armenian nation had to make an existential choice – compromise, give up or fight back. Despite being outnumbered and facing an impossible military confrontation with the undefeatable Persian army of ‘immortals,’ Armenians picked option B – fight back and stand for what is holy,...

Today, we celebrate the Armenian Army. What a beautiful coincidence that during the next two weeks, we will also be celebrating and remembering many of the beloved Warrior Saints of the Armenian Church and Armenian nation – St. Sarkis the Warrior and his son St. Mardiros (Jan. 30), St. Adom...

Today’s Gospel reading from John 2:13-22 is the story of Christ cleansing the temple from traders and money changers. The tragedy was that this was taking place in the part of the temple known as the Court of the Gentiles. It was supposed to be a safe and sacred space...

President Calvin Coolidge was famously known as a man of few words. In fact, his nickname was “Silent Cal.” His wife, Grace Goodhue Coolidge, told the story of a young woman who sat next to her husband at a dinner party. The woman told Coolidge she had a bet with...

In today’s scripture reading prophet Isaiah reminds us about the power of God’s Word and promises. As unlikely as the circumstances might appear, it will never fail and will always be realized and come true. “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it...

So much of our lives take place on a deep, subconscious level of our mind. So many profound realities and forces that define our present lives and shape our futures are felt and experienced subconsciously. The same is perhaps true about our faith and spirituality. But faith also needs to...

On September 14, 1374 the last Armenian king – Leo V Lusignan was consecrated in Cilicia.  The rising of king Leo V Lusignan to the throne was greeted by Armenians with excitement and hope. For a brief moment, it appeared that the future of the Armenian kingdom and independence is...

In today’s Scripture reading from 2 Corinthians, St. Paul writes this: “Look at what is before your eyes. If you are confident that you belong to Christ, remind yourself of this, that just as you belong to Christ, so also do we.”   Seeing God in those around us, finding...

In today’s Gospel reading a father brings his very sick child to Christ for healing. We learn that the boy was suffering from this condition from a very young age. Undoubtedly, the father prayed for a healing and tried many remedies without ever being able to find a cure. And...