St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral was consecrated on April 28, 1968, by His Holiness Vasken I, the late Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Rising 120 feet above 2nd Avenue and 34th Street in Manhattan, the cathedral is a symbol of the unwavering Armenian spirit and a testament to the achievements of a bold generation determined to preserve the Armenian faith and heritage in the New World. Explore the history of St. Vartan Cathedral on these pages.
The cathedral is located at the corner of Second
Avenue and 34th Street in downtown Manhattan.
The cathedral is open daily from 10 a.m. to
5
p.m., and tours are available.
Clergy are available at the cathedral daily and
further pastoral services can be arranged by contacting the cathedral
directly.
For more information, call St. Vartan Cathedral at 212-686-0710.
St. Vartan Cathedral holds
weekly services every Sunday: Morning Service is at 9:30 a.m. The Divine Liturgy is at 10:30 a.m.
Additional services are held during special seasons and on feast
days.
The cathedral also offers religious education and
other activities: Sunday School
Every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Armenian School
Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Senior Citizens Group
Every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Additionally, seasonal Bible Study groups meet
in the cathedral's classrooms and the Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble,
the men's basketball team, and the St. Vartan Cathedral Choir meet
weekly throughout much of the year. The cathedral also has an active ACYOA Seniors chapter.
