1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1831+ words) My Camp Haiastan story began in the summer of 1989, during Session II. I was 7 years old, and I went with my older cousin, Talyn. To understand how completely unprepared I was for camp, you have to understand my very limited 7-year-old…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (582+ words) Hrach Ghazanchyan was born in Armavir and moved to Los Angeles when he was 10. At 17, Hrach joined the military and ended up celebrating his 18th birthday in boot camp, followed by 23 years of military service. When he retired, he traveled to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (774+ words) Sometimes, a work of art marks the beginning of an artist’s internal dialogue with themselves, the world or the Creator. Beyond shapes and color, sculpture and painting can materialize states of being, experiences and personal philosophies. Metal, stone and wood…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (960+ words) Stepan Piligian was raised in the Armenian community of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, at the St. Gregory Parish. A former member of the AYF Central Executive, he is active in the Armenian community. Currently, he serves on the board of the…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago   (287+ words) Khachkar Studios has rolled out Masterclass #3, “Revitalizing Churches Worldwide,” built on the case study “Armenian Churches Joining the Movement,” a program the organization describes as a candid look at where Armenian Christianity stands today and what it will take to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (334+ words) Archdeacon Hagop Khatchadourian is a retired mechanical engineer and longtime servant of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He has served in leadership roles with Sts. Vartanantz Church in Providence, Rhode Island, the Prelacy and Armenian community organizations, including Homenetmen and Hamazkayin....

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) “Unger Josh, where are your campers?” I learned to answer the question. In fact, I learned so many things that summer. I learned love for my nation — in this case, Armenia — love for my people and, most importantly, love for…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (375+ words) Boston donned its best face for America’s 250th birthday celebration. Some fifty tall ships sailed in after July 4th for a brief stay. My son, Eddie, landed an invitation, plus two, to view the parade from the penthouse level of an office…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (262+ words) Our first overnight trip of the 2026 AYF Internship was to Syunik, the southernmost province of Armenia. We did not have many expectations for the trip beyond seeing mountains and visiting monasteries, but it turned out to be our favorite experience…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (301+ words) BEIRUT — Haigazian University hosted a public lecture by Dr. Khatchig Mouradian on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, titled “Cultural Heritage and Under-Resourced Languages in the Age of AI.” Dr. Antranig Dakessian offered opening remarks, and Haigazian University President Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian delivered…...