• Commemoration of the Twelve Archimandrite (Holy Doctors)

    Commemoration of the Twelve Holy Doctors – Saints, Hierotheus of Athens, Dionysius of Areopagite, Silverst of Rome, Athanasius of Alexandria, Cyril of Jerusalem, Ephraem the Syrian, Vasil (Barsegh) of Caesaria, Gregory of Nyssa, Gregory the Theologian, Epiphanius of Cyprus, John Chrysostom and Cyril of Alexandria   The Twelve Archimandrite (Holy Doctors) or Church Fathers have been... Read More »

  • Feast of the Discovery of the Holy Cross

      This is the crowning of the celebrations of the Holy Cross, within the cycle of an entire calendar year. The Apostolic Churches owe this important feast, upon which the other celebrations of the Cross throughout the year are established, to Queen Helena (Heghineh), the mother of Byzantine Emperor Constantine. In 327, the Queen, who was... Read More »

  • Commemoration of Saints Severianos of Sebastia and Babylas of Nicomedia

      St Severianos (St Severian) was a senator from Sebastia, who was both an illustrious man of wealth and a fearless Christian. During the 4th century, the Forty Holy Martyrs (Karasoun Mangounk) were imprisoned by the pagan emperor Licinius, because of their steadfast refusal to renounce their faith. St Severian showed sincere compassion for the... Read More »

  • Commemoration of the Pontiff St John the Chrysostom

      The Pontiff St John the Chrysostom, is one of the most prominent and gracious Fathers of the Universal Church. He was born in Antioch, in 347 AD. He studied in the Theological School of Antioch and advanced his skills in public speaking in the School of Libanios. From a young age, he led an... Read More »