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    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue
    New York, NY 10016
    (212) 686-0710

    CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF CATHOLICOS OF ALL
    ARMENIANS HIS HOLINESS VASKEN I

    Last Sunday, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
    of All Armenians, presided during a special Divine Liturgy at Holy
    Etchmiadzin on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of
    His Holiness Vasken I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
    Armenians, of blessed memory. Following the Liturgy, a Repose of Souls
    service was offered in front of the tomb of His Holiness Vasken I in
    the courtyard of the Mother See.

    His Holiness Vasken I was born in Romania on September 20, 1908. He
    was elected to the Catholicosate in 1955, a position he held for
    nearly 40 years. In 1968, His Holiness traveled to New York to
    consecrate St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral. He became the first Armenian
    Catholicos to visit the United States. To read more, visit
    www.armenianchurch.org.
    ____________________
    PRESIDENT OF ARMENIAN VISITS ST. VARTAN ARMENIAN CATHEDRAL

    Serzh Sargsyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, visited
    St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral earlier today during his first official
    trip to the United States. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), welcomed the
    President and his delegation to the Cathedral where the president met
    with Diocesan clergy and members of the Armenian community. Students
    from both the Hovnanian School of New Jersey and the Holy Martyrs
    Armenian Day School of New York greeted the President at the
    Cathedral.

    Later in the afternoon, a luncheon was held in honor of the President
    at the Diocese, during which Archbishop Barsamian presented the
    President with a crystal St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral plaque.

    Earlier this morning, the President addressed the United Nations
    General Assembly. Look for photos and video of the presidential visit
    online at www.armenianchurch.net.
    ___________________

    PRIMA TE, DIOCESAN COUNCIL DEPART FOR ARMENIA

    Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian
    Church of America (Eastern), members of the Diocesan Council, and
    members of the Fund for Armenian Relief Board of Directors will depart
    for Armenia this week to participate in the Blessing of the Holy Muron
    at Holy Etchmiadzin on Sunday, September 28. Archbishop Barsamian also
    will take part in the meeting of the Synod of Bishops and the Supreme
    Spiritual Council at Holy Etchmiadzin.

    Members of the Diocesan Council and the Fund for Armenian Relief Board
    of Directors will participate in a ceremony at the FAR Homeless
    Children's Center to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Janet Mardigian in
    recognition of their generous gift to expand FAR's child protection
    services for the most underprivileged children of Armenia. In
    addition, Diocesan Council and FAR Board members will visit the FAR
    Gyumri IT Center, Gyumri Senior Center and the Oktet Music School.
    __________________
    PRIMATE ATTENDS APPEAL OF CONSCIENCE AWARDS DINNER

    Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian
    Church of America (Eastern); Archbishop Norvan Zakarian, Primate of
    the Diocese of the Armenian Church of France; and Very Rev. Fr. Vahan
    Hovanessian, pastor of the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs in
    Bayside, N.Y., attended the Appeal of Conscience Foundation 2008
    Annual Awards Dinner on Tuesday, September 23. The Appeal of
    Conscience Foundation is a coalition of business, religious and
    foreign policy representatives who work together to promote religious
    freedom and human rights worldwide. Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the
    French Republic; Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City; and
    Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of GE, were honored at Tuesday's
    dinner.

    Archbishop Norvan Zakarian is currently visiting the Eastern
    Diocese. Look for an indepth interview with the Archbishop in the fall
    issue of Armenian Church Magazine.
    ________________________
    DR. NUBAR BERBERIAN RECEIVES ST. NERSESS SHNORHALI MEDAL

    On Friday, September 19, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), presented the
    St. Nersess Shnorhali Medal and Pontifical Encyclical to Dr. Nubar
    Berberian on behalf of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
    Catholicos of All Armenians. The award was presented during a banquet
    in celebration of the 65th anniversary of Dr. Berberian's career in
    journalism. An accomplished writer and editor, Dr. Berberian served as
    editor-in-chief of the Baikar newspaper in the Boston area.

    The event was organized by the Tekeyan Cultural Association. In
    addition to the Primate, speakers included Dr. Haroutiun Arzoumanian,
    chairman of the Cultural Association's Central Board, and Hagop
    Vartivarian, chairman of the organization's New York chapter.
    _____________________
    DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND FOR ARMENIAN CHRISTMAS

    Cathedral of St. James, Jerusalem.

    From January 13 to 22, 2009, the Eastern Diocese will lead a
    pilgrimage to the Holy Land to celebrate Armenian Christmas according
    to the Old Calendar (January 18-19). Pilgrims will visit some of the
    holiest sites of our faith in Jerusalem and also travel to Jericho,
    the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, the Jordan River, Tiberias and
    Qumran. Participants will tour the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem and
    the Patriarchate Complex, where they will be received by the
    Patriarch. On January 18, pilgrims will travel to Bethlehem to
    celebrate the birth of Christ with a Christmas procession and a
    midnight Divine Liturgy. To learn more, click here. To download the
    registration form, visit www.armenianchurch.net.
    ____________________
    CHURC H & HOME MATERIALS AVAILABLE ONLINE

    A wealth of new Church & Home materials are now available on our Web
    site, www.armenianchurch.net. Click on the `Church & Home' button on
    the homepage and you will be directed to a listing of a variety of
    online tutorials and programs designed to offer `Back to the Basics'
    educational tools that can be used from the comfort of your
    home. Learn about Armenian Church feasts, the calendar, Modern and
    Classical Armenian and much more!
    _________________________
    HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II TO PRESIDE OVER 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
    OF THE CONSECRATION OF ST. VARTAN ARMENIAN CATHEDRAL

    His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
    Armenians, will preside over the 40th anniversary celebration of the
    consecration of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City, and
    bestow his blessings and good wishes upon the Armenian community of
    America on Sunday, October 12. His Holiness Karekin II will deliver
    his message of blessing to the faithful participating in the Divine
    Liturgy at St. Vartan Cathedral, celebrated by Archbishop Khajag
    Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of
    America(Eastern).

    During services on October 12, vessels containing newly-blessed Holy
    Chrism, known as Holy Muron in Armenian, will be distributed to youth
    representatives of every parish in the Eastern Diocese. The recipients
    will deliver the Muron to their home parishes where it will be used
    for consecrations, baptisms and ordinations. A celebratory luncheon
    will follow services, during which all individuals who participated in
    the establishment of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will be honored.

    For more information about these events, please call the Diocese at
    212-686-0710 or click here to send an email. To make reservations for
    the luncheon, please send a $40 check, payable to Diocese of the
    Armenian Church, to Lorraine Marootian, 774 Butternut Dr., Franklin
    Lakes, NJ 07417.

    ST. VARTAN CATHEDRAL ON THE AIR

    Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, pastor of St. Mesrob Armenian Church in
    Racine, Wis., and Diocesan Council Chairman Oscar Tatosian discussed
    the Armenian Church and the upcoming celebration of the 40th
    anniversary of St. Vartan Cathedral on Light of the East Radio on
    Sunday, September 21. The radio program is hosted by Rev. Fr. Thomas
    Loya, pastor of the Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine
    Catholic Parish in Homer Glen, Ill.
    ________________________________

    ST. PAUL ARMENIAN CHURCH MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

    On Sunday, September 21, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), celebrated the
    Divine Liturgy at St. Paul Armenian Church of Syracuse, NY. A banquet
    marking the 50th anniversary of the consecration of St. Paul Church
    followed services. Parish Council Chairman Richard Roomian was honored
    with the St. Vartan award for his many years of service, and a number
    of other parishioners were presented with a certificate of
    appreciation by the Primate.
    _______________________________
    COLLEGE MINISTRY ON THE ROAD

    On Wednesday, September 17, College Ministry was invited by Rensselaer
    Polytechnic Institute to lead a discussion following a viewing of the
    Armenian Genocide documentary `Screamers.' Julie Hoplamazian, College
    Ministry facilitator, challenged the attendees to think about both the
    Armenian and the Christian responsibility toward Genocide awareness
    and eradication. Participants discussed various ways they have been
    `screamers' in their own lives, the reasons behind such actions and
    the larger issue of Armenian identity in the Diaspora.

    On Saturday, September 27, Julie will present a discussion at the 4th
    Annual Pan-North American Retreat in Techny, Ill., entitled `Christian
    Service as a Means of Prayer.' Attendees at this conference hail from
    over 10 universities across the Diocese. On Sunday, October 5, Julie
    will visit the University of Pennsylvania.

    To learn more about the College Ministry program or request a campus
    visit in your area, contact College Ministry Facilitator Julie
    Hoplamazian at [email protected] or 212.686.0710, x165.
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