Calendar

This is an order of common prayers at the hour of peace, that is performed to address the Spirit of God, and the Word of God, who was placed in the sepulcher and descended to the world of death, giving peace to the souls. Following the services we will have refreshments and study of the Parables of our Lord.

Sunrise Service "Arevakal" is an order of common prayers at the Hour of Sunrise, that is perfomed to address the Holy Spirit, as well as the resurrected Christ, who revealed himself to his disciples. Following services we will have fellowship hour.

On Palm Sunday afternoon, the opening of the Portal takes place in the Armenian Church, after the forty days period of closed Portal.

The parable of the Wise and Foolish Maidens (Matthew 25:1-13) is the focus of Holy Tuesday. Ten maidens waited for their bridegroom. (In the custom of that time and place, the bridegroom would the bride from her parents' home to bring her to his own.) Five of the women foolishly took their lamps with no extra oil and when the bridegroom was delayed, could not go out and meet him. The wise maidens went prepared and joined him in the marriage feast. Similarly, we must pray and wait, in a state of perpetual preparation to receive Christ.

On Holy Thursday, an all-night vigil is kept in memory of the last sleepless night of our Lord on earth. This service is called Khavaroum (darkness). Before He was arrested, Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane and endured in solitude the agony of His impending death. Six sets of laments are chanted, each followed by a Gospel reading depicting Christ's betrayal, imprisonment, torture, trial, sentence, and crucifixion. Twelve lit candles, 11 white and 1 black (representing Judas), are extinguished in pairs.

The first liturgy service on Holy Thursday marks the institution of the New Covenant: Holy Communion, which Christ established at the Last Supper. During a Passover meal, Christ broke and distributed unleavened bread and shared the wine with His apostles, identifying these as elements His Body and Blood. Through this sacrament, mankind participates in the Kingdom of God.

"The Washing of the Feet" ceremony commemorates how Christ washed the feet of His apostles, setting an example of humility and love. The priest in turn washes the feet of twelve church members, usually young men.

Good Friday is the most solemn and sad day of the Christian calendar. In the evening, a white tomb is placed in the chancel of the church for the "Entombment or Burial Service." The tomb is adorned with flowers and during the service is taken in procession around the church. As the faithful leave the church they approach the tomb, kiss the Gospel book, and take a flower in remembrance.

On Holy Saturday, also known as the Easter Vigil, the mystery of salvation in the Resurrection of Christ is celebrated. The church is dark, its lights are dim. Then the great verses from Isaiah 60 are read: "Arise, shine for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you"-at which point the lights are suddenly turned on. The dramatic, joyful candle-lighting ceremony is called jrakalouytz.

Easter Sunday celebrates the joy of the Resurrection and the promise of salvation for all humanity. Armenian Christians around the world exchange the Easter greeting: Krisdos haryav ee merelotz! Orhnyal eh harootiunun Krisdosee! Christ is risen from the dead! Blessed is the resurrection of Christ!

The 104th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will be commemorated by a special service, through the united efforts of St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit, St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, St. Vartan Armenian Catholic Church and the Armenian Congregational Church.

The Service will take place at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7pm. 

On May 26 and 27, 2019, Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian will be availabe to visit the cemeteries and perform grave blessings. Please contact the Church office no later than Friday, May 24th, to schedule the grave blessing of your loved ones, or contact Fr. Hrant on his cell for any other day or time on (857)318-9799

The 101st Anniversary of the First Armenian Republic will be celebrated at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, a requiem service will be rendered to commemorate the day and honor those who fell to establish a Free and Independent Armenia.

St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church 44th  Annual Golf  and Tennis Classic will be held on July 15, 2019 at Walnut Creek Country Club.

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Blessing of the Grapes and Family Fun Picnic, will be held on August 18, 2019.Grape Blessing Service, Food, Music, Dancing, Volleyball, Soccer, Tavlou Tournament, Mountain Biking, PlayScape, Kids Games, Picnic Games and much more.

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57th Anniversary of St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic church will be celebrated on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, under the Auspices of His Eminence Anoushavan Tanielian.

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St Sarkis Church Annual Bazaar will take place on November 2 and 3. this is a great family event with great food, Armenian dance music, games for children, attic treasures … and much more