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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
CROSSROADS E-NEWSLETTER - September 9, 2004
EASTERN PRELACY MOURNS THE PASSING OF
ARCHBISHOP VARTAN DEMIRJIAN
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America, received the news of the passing of Archbishop
Vartan Demirjian from His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of
Cilicia. Archbishop Vartan died suddenly in Antelias, Lebanon, today,
Thursday, September 9. He was 65 years old.
The Extreme Unction and Burial services will take place this Saturday,
September 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in
Antelias. The Catholicos will preside over the services.
Archbishop Demirjian, a member of the Cilician Brotherhood, was born in
Lebanon in 1939. He was ordained a celibate priest in 1957 and was
consecrated a Bishop in 1977. He has served the Armenian Church in various
capacities including several years of service in Iran and Greece, as a
teacher at the Cilician See's Theological Seminary, and Director of the
Printing House. At the time of his death he was the Librarian at the
Catholicosate's Library.
Archbishop Oshagan has asked all parishes within the Eastern Prelacy to
conduct a Requiem Service for the late Archbishop on Sunday, September 19,
marking the seventh day of his passing.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL BE IN NEW ENGLAND THIS WEEKEND
FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WORCESTER
AND PILLARS OF PRELACY RECEPTIONS IN PROVIDENCE AND BOSTON
This weekend, September 11-12, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan will be
traveling to New England where on Sunday, September 12 he will celebrate the
Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church in Worcester and preside over a
luncheon celebrating the 70th anniversary of the parish.
Tomorrow evening, Friday, September 10, His Eminence will attend a reception
for the Pillars of the Prelacy hosted by the Pastor and Board of Trustees of
St. Stephen Church in Watertown, Massachusetts. On Sunday evening, September
12, he will attend a similar reception hosted by the Pastor and Board of
Trustees of Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN OPENS
AYF OLYMPIC GAMES
Archbishop Oshagan opened the traditional Olympic games of the Armenian
Youth Federation last Sunday in Chicago.
His Eminence delivered a message of congratulations and prayers for the
future of the Armenian American community in the United States.
Archbishop Oshagan praised the young athletes and encouraged them to
continue participating in every aspect of the life of our church and nation.
The Prelate told the athletes: Reach high toward your goals and make your
search for excellence an objective for all of life's endeavors. Stand tall
and be proud of your dual Armenian and American heritage. To participate and
contribute to the greater good is of vital concern to all of us as
Armenians, as Americans, and as citizens of the planet Earth.
To read the text of the entire message and prayer click the following link:
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/090904b.htm.
NORTHEAST REGIONAL RELIGIOUS RETREAT
The Northeast Regional Religious Retreat will take place on Saturday,
October 23, at the E. Kent Swift Estate in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. The
theme of the Retreat, which is sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC), is The Family. Mark the date and watch for details about
speakers and topics.
A REMINDER ABOUT THE MIDWEST SEMINAR
This is a reminder that next Saturday, September 18, is the day of the
Midwest Seminar sponsored by St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan. Details
were included in CROSSROADS last week. For more information contact the
church office, 313-336-6200.
CROSSROADS ON THE WEB
Please note that issues of CROSSROADS from the beginning of the year are
posted on the Prelacy web page. If you would like to read back issues just
go to the Prelacy web page, www.armenianprelacy.org and click on the
Crossroads icon.
DEACON SHANT KAZANJIAN PARTICIPATES
IN RELIGIOUS CONFERENCE
Deacon Shant Kazanjian, Executive Director of the Armenian Religious
Education Council (AREC), attended the annual conference of the Orthodox
Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) from August 22 to 28,
at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Retreat Center in Contoocook, New
Hampshire. OCABS is a pan-orthodox non-profit organization; most of the
members are alumni of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary. The theme for the weeklong conference was St.
Paul's Letter to the Romans, and the speaker was Fr. Paul Tarazi, Professor
of Biblical Studies at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in
Crestwood, New York.
RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
IS EXPLORED IN RECENT ARTICLE
The latest issue of In the National Interest featured an article by Nir
Eisikovits entitled By the World Forgot: Realpolitik and the Armenian
Genocide. The author, who is an Israeli attorney completing his Ph.D. in
legal and political philosophy at Boston University, provides a clear case
for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
He writes, in part:
Between 1915 and 1916, through a campaign of slaughter and deportation, the
nationalist Young Turk government of the Ottoman Empire killed over one
million Armenians. To this day, Turkey refuses to accept responsibility for
this genocide, claiming that the number of casualties was far smaller and
that most had been killed in fighting between the parties rather than in
one-sided massacres. It seems that Turkish genocide-deniers are now
receiving assistance from an unexpected source. In a recent article, the
Israeli daily Haaretz reported that several Jewish groups in Washington have
been involved in blocking attempts to procure Congressional recognition of
the atrocities.
Eisikovits says the position taken by Israel and some Jewish organizations
is animated by two considerations. One has to do with the uniqueness of the
Holocaust. The other is pure realpolitik, he says. He then goes on to
explore the two considerations.
To read the full article click the following link:
http://www.inthenationalinterest.com/Articles/Vol3Issue35/Vol3Issue35EisikovitsPFV.html.
EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
This Sunday, September 12, the Armenian Church commemorates the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross (Khachverats), which is one of the most important feasts
of the Church. Because it is a Great Feast, or Tabernacle Feast, it is
preceded by a week of abstinence and the following day, Monday, is a
Memorial Day. The feast was established to celebrate the exposition of the
True Cross at Jerusalem in 629 by Emperor Heraclius after its recovery from
the Persians into whose hands it had fallen in 614. It is also a
commemoration of the strength and power of the Cross.
The Feast is recognized in all of Christendom and is generally celebrated on
September 14. The Armenian Church celebrates it on the Sunday nearest this
date.
For this ceremony, in the Armenian Church the Cross is decorated with
greenery, usually sweet basil, symbolizing the living Cross.
SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBERED
This Saturday, September 11, is the third anniversary of the terrorist
attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Let us pray for the dead, but let us also remember to pray for the
living-those who survived and those who lost loved ones.
We, priests and people, entreat you, O merciful and good Lord,
With those who have fallen asleep in faith, receive us who have the same
hope,
Into the heavenly city, Jerusalem, in which the just are assembled,
To sing and glorify always the three persons of the Trinity.
(Hymn sung during Requiem Service)
This electronic newsletter is sent to you by the Eastern Prelacy. If you do
not wish to receive future issues send an e-mail message with your name and
your full e-mail address to [email protected].
If you have family or friends who would like to receive our electronic
newsletter please send their names and e-mail addresses to
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.armenianprelacy.org
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
CROSSROADS E-NEWSLETTER - September 9, 2004
EASTERN PRELACY MOURNS THE PASSING OF
ARCHBISHOP VARTAN DEMIRJIAN
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America, received the news of the passing of Archbishop
Vartan Demirjian from His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of
Cilicia. Archbishop Vartan died suddenly in Antelias, Lebanon, today,
Thursday, September 9. He was 65 years old.
The Extreme Unction and Burial services will take place this Saturday,
September 11, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in
Antelias. The Catholicos will preside over the services.
Archbishop Demirjian, a member of the Cilician Brotherhood, was born in
Lebanon in 1939. He was ordained a celibate priest in 1957 and was
consecrated a Bishop in 1977. He has served the Armenian Church in various
capacities including several years of service in Iran and Greece, as a
teacher at the Cilician See's Theological Seminary, and Director of the
Printing House. At the time of his death he was the Librarian at the
Catholicosate's Library.
Archbishop Oshagan has asked all parishes within the Eastern Prelacy to
conduct a Requiem Service for the late Archbishop on Sunday, September 19,
marking the seventh day of his passing.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL BE IN NEW ENGLAND THIS WEEKEND
FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WORCESTER
AND PILLARS OF PRELACY RECEPTIONS IN PROVIDENCE AND BOSTON
This weekend, September 11-12, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan will be
traveling to New England where on Sunday, September 12 he will celebrate the
Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Church in Worcester and preside over a
luncheon celebrating the 70th anniversary of the parish.
Tomorrow evening, Friday, September 10, His Eminence will attend a reception
for the Pillars of the Prelacy hosted by the Pastor and Board of Trustees of
St. Stephen Church in Watertown, Massachusetts. On Sunday evening, September
12, he will attend a similar reception hosted by the Pastor and Board of
Trustees of Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN OPENS
AYF OLYMPIC GAMES
Archbishop Oshagan opened the traditional Olympic games of the Armenian
Youth Federation last Sunday in Chicago.
His Eminence delivered a message of congratulations and prayers for the
future of the Armenian American community in the United States.
Archbishop Oshagan praised the young athletes and encouraged them to
continue participating in every aspect of the life of our church and nation.
The Prelate told the athletes: Reach high toward your goals and make your
search for excellence an objective for all of life's endeavors. Stand tall
and be proud of your dual Armenian and American heritage. To participate and
contribute to the greater good is of vital concern to all of us as
Armenians, as Americans, and as citizens of the planet Earth.
To read the text of the entire message and prayer click the following link:
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/090904b.htm.
NORTHEAST REGIONAL RELIGIOUS RETREAT
The Northeast Regional Religious Retreat will take place on Saturday,
October 23, at the E. Kent Swift Estate in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. The
theme of the Retreat, which is sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC), is The Family. Mark the date and watch for details about
speakers and topics.
A REMINDER ABOUT THE MIDWEST SEMINAR
This is a reminder that next Saturday, September 18, is the day of the
Midwest Seminar sponsored by St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan. Details
were included in CROSSROADS last week. For more information contact the
church office, 313-336-6200.
CROSSROADS ON THE WEB
Please note that issues of CROSSROADS from the beginning of the year are
posted on the Prelacy web page. If you would like to read back issues just
go to the Prelacy web page, www.armenianprelacy.org and click on the
Crossroads icon.
DEACON SHANT KAZANJIAN PARTICIPATES
IN RELIGIOUS CONFERENCE
Deacon Shant Kazanjian, Executive Director of the Armenian Religious
Education Council (AREC), attended the annual conference of the Orthodox
Center for the Advancement of Biblical Studies (OCABS) from August 22 to 28,
at the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Retreat Center in Contoocook, New
Hampshire. OCABS is a pan-orthodox non-profit organization; most of the
members are alumni of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and Holy
Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary. The theme for the weeklong conference was St.
Paul's Letter to the Romans, and the speaker was Fr. Paul Tarazi, Professor
of Biblical Studies at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in
Crestwood, New York.
RECOGNITION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
IS EXPLORED IN RECENT ARTICLE
The latest issue of In the National Interest featured an article by Nir
Eisikovits entitled By the World Forgot: Realpolitik and the Armenian
Genocide. The author, who is an Israeli attorney completing his Ph.D. in
legal and political philosophy at Boston University, provides a clear case
for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
He writes, in part:
Between 1915 and 1916, through a campaign of slaughter and deportation, the
nationalist Young Turk government of the Ottoman Empire killed over one
million Armenians. To this day, Turkey refuses to accept responsibility for
this genocide, claiming that the number of casualties was far smaller and
that most had been killed in fighting between the parties rather than in
one-sided massacres. It seems that Turkish genocide-deniers are now
receiving assistance from an unexpected source. In a recent article, the
Israeli daily Haaretz reported that several Jewish groups in Washington have
been involved in blocking attempts to procure Congressional recognition of
the atrocities.
Eisikovits says the position taken by Israel and some Jewish organizations
is animated by two considerations. One has to do with the uniqueness of the
Holocaust. The other is pure realpolitik, he says. He then goes on to
explore the two considerations.
To read the full article click the following link:
http://www.inthenationalinterest.com/Articles/Vol3Issue35/Vol3Issue35EisikovitsPFV.html.
EXALTATION OF THE CROSS
This Sunday, September 12, the Armenian Church commemorates the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross (Khachverats), which is one of the most important feasts
of the Church. Because it is a Great Feast, or Tabernacle Feast, it is
preceded by a week of abstinence and the following day, Monday, is a
Memorial Day. The feast was established to celebrate the exposition of the
True Cross at Jerusalem in 629 by Emperor Heraclius after its recovery from
the Persians into whose hands it had fallen in 614. It is also a
commemoration of the strength and power of the Cross.
The Feast is recognized in all of Christendom and is generally celebrated on
September 14. The Armenian Church celebrates it on the Sunday nearest this
date.
For this ceremony, in the Armenian Church the Cross is decorated with
greenery, usually sweet basil, symbolizing the living Cross.
SEPTEMBER 11 REMEMBERED
This Saturday, September 11, is the third anniversary of the terrorist
attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania.
Let us pray for the dead, but let us also remember to pray for the
living-those who survived and those who lost loved ones.
We, priests and people, entreat you, O merciful and good Lord,
With those who have fallen asleep in faith, receive us who have the same
hope,
Into the heavenly city, Jerusalem, in which the just are assembled,
To sing and glorify always the three persons of the Trinity.
(Hymn sung during Requiem Service)
This electronic newsletter is sent to you by the Eastern Prelacy. If you do
not wish to receive future issues send an e-mail message with your name and
your full e-mail address to [email protected].
If you have family or friends who would like to receive our electronic
newsletter please send their names and e-mail addresses to
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.armenianprelacy.org