Armenian Church history was made last year when the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide were ceremonially recognized as holy saints. The splendid service at Holy Etchmiadzin marked the first time in centuries that new saints were designated in the Armenian Church. With their canonization, the Genocide martyrs joined other great exemplars of holiness, virtue, and sacrifice, in the “canon” of revered saints from church history.
This year, Sunday, April 24, will be observed as the “Feast of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.” Parishes across the Eastern Diocese will perform a special service following the Divine Liturgy on this occasion.
To prepare for that service, view the latest episode of “Bread and Salt: Stories from the Armenian Church.” Kathryn Ashbahian revisits last April’s canonization service, and explains what has shifted in the way we now regard the Holy Martyrs of 1915. Click here to view the video.
For a more in-depth look at the meaning of sainthood and martyrdom in the Christian tradition, click on the following link to view “A Great Cloud of Witnesses.”
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