Vemkar vs Archons

Vemkar is the official app of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. In Armenian, a “Vemkar” is the specially anointed stone that serves as a movable altar, which can be used for ritual functions in the absence of a permanent sanctuary. As a portable tablet, it allows the sacred power of the Armenian Church to be brought to people in even the most remote places. The Vemkar app places access to the Armenian Church in the palm of your hand. Obtain the latest news from the Eastern Diocese, read the daily Scripture verses, listen to Armenian spiritual music, request prayers, post comments, find local events, and share photos and images on social networks. FEATURES -News stories -Scripture readings -Videos -Photos -Armenian spiritual and folk music - Request a prayer -Calendar of events -Latest Armenian Church publications -Find a local parish -Eastern Diocese’s Twitter feed -Twitter and Facebook access for content sharing

Archons App, brought to you by the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, is your one-stop destination for content pertaining to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America. We keep you informed about the statements and activities of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as well as about the efforts of the Archons to defend the freedom and prerogatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the religious freedom of persecuted Christians around the world, and much more. Archons App contains these valuable features: · Patriarchate News: The latest on the words and deeds of the worldwide spiritual father of Orthodox Christians, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. · Archon News: Up-to-the-minute reports on the spiritual leadership and actions of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle to defend and promote the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition, as well as to protect and promote the Mother Church of Constantinople and its sacred mission. · Persecution News: News from the ongoing initiative of the Archons to call attention to the disturbing increase in the persecution of Christians in the broad area of the Holy Lands and the Middle East, and elsewhere as well. · Photo Gallery: Exclusive photos of the activities of His All-Holiness and the Archons. · Video Gallery: Exclusive video of speeches of His All-Holiness, special events of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, and more. · History of the Ecumenical Patriarchate: A brisk and informative overview of the notable events in the history of the First-Throned See of Constantinople, plus photos of its most important sites, and important information about the history of the Orthodox Church in general. · Issues: The primary challenges and difficulties confronting the Ecumenical Patriarchate today, and what the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle are doing to meet and overcome them. · Archon Members: Biographical data about these well-known, distinguished, and well-respected leaders of the Orthodox Christian community, who have been honored by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for their outstanding service to the Church.