O Come All Ye Faithful
On 6 January, sanctuaries of the Armenian Apostolic Church worldwide will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which is the commemoration of the Birth and Baptism of Jesus. We encourage our community faithful to be a part …
Primate’s Christmas Message for 2017
“My peace l give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (John 14:27) The message of Peace is a powerful theme over Christmas that resounds in our hearts with the birth of the Christ Child. But the world, entrusted to …
Our Christian Mission in December
The Christmas Bowl is a program of Act of Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia. Each year on the Feast of Stephen the offering plates of the Church of Holy Resurrection are donated to the Christmas Bowl Appeal …
Services Over the Festive Season
Sunday 18 December: Consecration of the New Icon & Blessing Divine Liturgy commences at 10.30 a.m. Sunday 25 December: Feast of St Stephen the First Martyr Divine Liturgy commences at 10.30 a.m. Sunday 1 January: New Year’s Day Divine Liturgy commences at 11.00 a.m. Thursday …
Consecration, Blessing & Bestowing of Ranks
SUNDAY 18 DECEMBER The Icon of the Holy Mother & Christ Child A new painting of the Holy Mother of God and Christ Child will soon adorn the altar table following the consecration of the painting this Sunday. The tradition of placing an image of …
Interview on The 3D Julfa Cemetery Project
Diocese Chancellor, Mr Nishan Basmajian recently had the opportunity to interview Dr Judith Crispin on the Julfa Cemetery Digital Repatriation Project that aims to return the 2000 medieval UNESCO intangible world heritage khachkars from Julfa to the Armenian people. The project outcomes are many including …
Arachnortaran Model on Display
A replica of the new Arachnortaran or Diocesan Centre is now on display in the Primate’s office at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection (10 Macquarie St, Chatswood). The model captures the imposing characteristics of the building and puts into perspective the Architect’s plans …
Feast of St Stephen the Protomartyr
The Armenian ecclesiastical calendar marks December 25th as the feast day of St Stephen. St Stephen was an early Christian convert, one of the original seven deacons ordained by the Apostles. Due to his passion for spreading the word of Christ, he directed his attention …
The Advent Gospels
Advent (Hisnag), 50 days counted back from Christmas celebrated on January 6, is a time to prepare ourselves for the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ. Similarly to the 40 day Lenten period in preparation for Easter, a unique set of Gospels are read on the …