St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Yettem
A pilgrimage to Armenia, particularly to Holy Etchmiadzin, is a significant spiritual journey for many Armenian Christians. Holy Etchmiadzin, the heart of the Armenian Apostolic Church, holds profound religious significance. The re-opening ceremonies at this sacred site after years of reconstruction of the Mother Cathedral will attract pilgrims, clergy, and dignitaries from around the world, In conjunction with this re-opening, the blessing of the Holy Muron, a sacred anointing oil used in sacraments such as baptisms and ordinations will be taking place which happens every seven years. For eleven pilgrims from Yettem, witnessing the blessing of the Holy Muron and attending these rare ceremonies will be a deeply spiritual experience. The eleven Yettem Pilgrims includes: Judy Dudukian Skaff, Tina Margosian Peters, Janice (Davidian) McWilliams, Becky (Davidian) Atkin, John Kalfayan, Sandy Kalfayan, Colleen Majarian, Margie Davidian, Kathy Ashford, Debbie Sheklian and Myron Sheklian.
CLICK HERE to see movie clips showing the building of the current St. Mary Church in 1945-46. These clips were put together by Myron Sheklian for the 75th Anniversary program commemorating the consecration of the Yettem Church.
CLICK HERE to open a PDF of the posters that were up on the wall.
CLICK Here to open a PDF of a collage from the November 13, 2022 event.
Yettem Pilgrimage to Armenia
September 23 - October 2, 2024
MOTHER'S DAY FELLOWSHIP
"We love our Mothers"
Building the Sanctuary - Movie Clips Put Together for the 75th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Church
Pictures from Past Events