Armenian Martyrs Day

Armenian Martyrs Day will be observed in New York through events on Sunday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 24. On April 21, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral at 10:30 a.m. It will be followed by a requiem service and the blessing of madagh. The annual Genocide Commemoration sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Knights and Daughters of Vartan will be held in Times Square (46th Street and Broadway) beginning at 2 p.m. Click here http://april24timessquare.com/index.html for information. 

On April 24, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at St. Vartan Cathedral at 11 a.m. It will be followed by a requiem service and a memorial meal. The cathedral will remain open throughout the day for prayer and remembrance.

Local commemorations are planned throughout the Diocese. Check with your parish to learn about events planned in your area. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/contact/parish-directory/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=91b76966bf-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email

Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America [publicrelations@armeniandiocese.org]