Month: May 2021

On Violence and Racism in the Armenian Quarter: A Call for Respect and Equality

When I visited East Jerusalem for the first time in 2010 under the auspices of the Palestine Festival of Literature,…

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For May 28…

After years of oppression, atrocities, Genocide and many battles against the Ottoman Turks, Armenians stood up united, fought back the…

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Global humanitarian community to commemorate the life of Aurora co-founder

On June 5, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative will host an Aurora Dialogues Online event titled “Vartan Gregorian. The Aurora Co-Founder,”…

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Kurkjian on his Netflix debut and the Gardner Museum heist

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist is an enthralling mystery. It’s the single largest art theft in history with…

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Armenian soldier killed by Azerbaijani forces

The first fatality was recorded this week along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border since the invasion of Azeri forces two weeks ago,…

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We stand with Armenia! Just what does that mean?

During these times of disappointment and uncertainty, it is natural to share slogans that reflect our feelings, particularly towards the…

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A Special Visit to the Armenian Sisters Academy

RADNOR, Penn.—The Armenian Sisters Academy recently enjoyed a special visit from Ms. Azadouhi Zarukian and Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor…

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St. Illuminator’s brings spring joy to 100 Artsakh families in Armenia

NEW YORK, NY—Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners and friends, St. Illuminator’s Cathedral was able to bring at least…

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Azerbaijan and Turkey on Opposite Sides of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

It is commonly stated that politics is similar to prostitution. There is no morality, just interests. However, there is also…

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Local silent protest demands freedom for hundreds of Armenian POWs

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Dozens of local activists dedicated their Sunday evening to demand the urgent release of more than 200 Armenian POWs…

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