Modeled after the beautiful architecture of the 7th century St. Hripsime Cathedral in Armenia (a UNESCO site). It's very cool to get to see such a great example of this ancient architecture in NYC.
First cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Churchconstructed in North America. Named for 5th-century martyr who fought to preserve Armenian Christianity. Doors at main entrance depict Saint Vartan.
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 20 for an evening with CBS News correspondent Armen Keteyian. Guild Hall of the Diocesan Complex (630 Second Avenue, New York, NY) at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will observe Holy Week, April 1 through April 8, with a series of special services, culminating in the Easter Sunday celebration. Read more
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, consecrated on April 28, 1968, is the spiritual center of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. The Eastern Diocese oversees more than 60 parishes from the East Coast to Texas.