Eastern Diocesan Center Closed This Week

St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and the Diocesan Center have been spared damage from Hurricane Sandy. However, the complex lost power and heat—as did much of Manhattan south of 39th Street—and we are waiting for these services to be restored over the weekend. We expect the Diocesan Center to reopen on Monday, November 5.

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post-storm photos of the Diocese’s Murray Hill neighborhood.

 We have been in contact with our parishes in the affected areas. In the coming days, we will alert our readers of any assistance that might be usefully rendered to our communities in the tri-state area.

 The Diocese will resume newsletter publication next Thursday, November 8. Please note that the classical concert scheduled at St. Vartan Cathedral for Saturday, November 3, has been postponed (the new date will be announced once the Diocese resumes regular operation next week).

 We are grateful for the prayers and warm messages we have received via social media networks in the past few days. We ask our readers to continue to offer prayers for those affected by the hurricane, and for the rescue and clean-up crews helping in the recovery effort.

 May our Lord grant eternal rest to the souls of those who have lost their lives, and may He bring a measure of comfort to their loved ones in this time of grief. We pray, too, that our Lord will touch the wounded with His healing hand, and keep them safe under the shadow of His holy cross.

Communications Department

Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America

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