Armenian Merchant Patronage of Early Modern Iran The prosperity of Armenian merchants as exporters of Iran’s silk fueled commissions of magnificent churches, chapels and mansions in 17th-century New Julfa, an urban extension of the Safavid capital at Isfahan, Iran. Armenian merchant wealth also supported scriptoria and workshops producing finely illustrated manuscripts and luxury goods to

The Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. John the Honorable Forerunner in Goldendale, Washington, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco, invites you to a Lenten Retreat with The V. Rev. Archimandrite Maximos Constas. Fr. Maximos will be speaking on: "Confession and Spiritual Direction in the Orthodox Tradition" See the attached brochure

Have you always wanted to try your hand at traditional Ukrainian egg decorating, also known as Pysanky? Perhaps you have a history with the craft and want to work on more intricate designs. No matter your skill level, these workshops are for you. This year, beginner, intermediate, and advanced students can work together under the

A workshop for students exploring how Armenian artists, theologians, merchants, among others, thought about images and image-making in early modern Iran. Led by Amy Landau, Freer|Sackler, Smithsonian Institution. Seating is limited. Registration is required. A short group of pre-assigned readings will be circulated at least one week prior to the workshop. Participants are expected to

Please join us on April 13th  for our 2019 Lenten Retreat! Fr. Bob Archon, Poistamenos of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Portsmouth, NH will be leading us through the Psalms and how they are incorporated into our daily lives. $15 suggested donation which includes a Lenten Lunch.