Our journey takes us back to the remarkable story of Sarah Josepha Hale, a woman who fervently believed in the power of Thanksgiving to unify a nation. In the mid-19th century, the United States was a country divided and on the brink of civil war. It was Sarah who saw Thanksgiving not just as a […]

Let us embark on a journey through the words of St. Luke 9:44-50, where Jesus presents a very radical concept – the embrace of humility in a world that often champions and promotes the opposite. To frame our understanding, let’s turn to a story from the world of music. In 1967, The Beatles released “Sgt. […]

Consider the iconic image of a single, resolute figure standing before a line of tanks in Tiananmen Square. This singular moment, frozen in time, speaks volumes about the human spirit’s unyielding quest for truth amidst overwhelming opposition. Just as this individual stood against the tide of doubt and fear, so does our passage in Luke […]

Andrei Rublev’s icon of the Trinity, a masterpiece of spiritual depth, portrays the Divine as a circle of intimate communion, a scene that captures the heart of God’s desire for His creation. This icon is not a static piece of art, but a dynamic call, inviting us to cross the thresholds of heaven and earth […]

In the late 13th century, an Armenian monk named Mkhitar Gosh authored a book, “The Code of Laws,” which beautifully blended Armenian customs with biblical wisdom. This wasn’t just a code; it was a movement. It was a moment when two worlds met – the ancient, deep-rooted Armenian customs and the divine truths of the […]

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first climbers confirmed to reach the summit of Mount Everest, demonstrated a level of trust few of us will ever understand. Scaling the highest peak on Earth, facing unpredictable weather, and relying on each other for their very lives — their trust wasn’t just about collaboration; it was […]

In the annals of Armenian history, our nation has seen glories and tragedies, conquests and losses. Today, our hearts grieve for the fall of Artsakh, for the suffering, genocide, and forced deportations of our brothers and sisters. Yet, in this dark hour, let us turn our eyes to a beacon of hope from our past—the […]

We stand here today, bearing the weight of immense sorrow, the grief of loss, and the heavy cloud of disillusionment. The agonizing tales from Artsakh reach us and as waves of despair crash on the shores of our hearts. To see our land, our beloved Artsakh undergo such a tragedy, to hear of the plight […]

In the mid-20th century, the world was captivated by the restoration of the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo’s magnum opus, over the centuries, had been concealed by the weight of time, its divine narrative shrouded beneath layers of age and neglect. But with gentle and meticulous strokes of skilled and dedicated artists, the ceiling was reborn, […]