VERY REV. BAROUYR SHERNEZIAN REFLECTS ON THE CHRISTMAS DATE DILEMMA

In his article “The Christmas Date Dilemma and the Call for Ecumenical Unity,” Very Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary of the Great House of Cilicia, reflects on the diverse traditions surrounding the celebration of Christmas and their impact on Christian unity. He highlights how Armenians and other Eastern Christians, who observe Christmas on January 6 or 7, often feel disconnected from the broader December 25 festivities. Citing historical, theological, and even scientific perspectives—such as Anania of Shirag’s contributions—Fr. Shernezian calls for greater ecumenical understanding and mutual respect among Christian traditions to foster unity amid these differences. You can read the piece here.