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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212)-686-0710
Fax: (212)-689-1934
<http://www.armenianchurch.net> www.armenianchurch.net
May 26, 2009
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KAY ARMEN MANOOGIAN HONORED AT DIOCESAN CENTER
Kay Armen Manoogian was awarded the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal and
Pontifical encyclical issued by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The medal was presented by
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern), at St. Vartan Cathedral on Wednesday, May 20.
Ms. Armen was honored for her dedication to the Armenian Church and her
accomplishments in the performing arts. This award was given to her as part
of the celebration of St. Vartan Cathedral's 40th anniversary. Other
recipients include Lucine Amara, Anahid Ajemian, and Lili Chookasian, who
were honored with a medal and Pontifical encyclical from the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin in October 2008.
Forty people gathered at the Diocesan Center on Wednesday to commemorate Ms.
Armen's achievements and accomplishments. She recalled how her mother
brought home a shovel used at the groundbreaking of St. Vartan Cathedral
over 40 years ago and how involved her family was in the Armenian Church,
and especially in the life of St. Vartan Cathedral.
"I love the church," said Ms. Armen. "Everywhere I've gone, I have found an
Armenian Church. I've loved every Armenian Church I visited."
"Kay Armen Manoogian has been closely involved in the Cathedral since the
very beginning," Archbishop Barsamian said. "As a community, we all felt a
part of her great artistic achievement."
Ms. Armen is a singer, composer, and actress who has made many records and
performed in theatres, night clubs, films, and on television. She joined the
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1953. Her
popular song compositions include "Be Good to Yourself," "My Love and I,"
and "It's a Sin to Cry Over You."
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Photo attached: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian presents the Pontifical
encyclical to Kay Armen Manoogian at St. Vartan Cathedral.
PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212)-686-0710
Fax: (212)-689-1934
<http://www.armenianchurch.net> www.armenianchurch.net
May 26, 2009
_______________________________
KAY ARMEN MANOOGIAN HONORED AT DIOCESAN CENTER
Kay Armen Manoogian was awarded the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal and
Pontifical encyclical issued by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The medal was presented by
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern), at St. Vartan Cathedral on Wednesday, May 20.
Ms. Armen was honored for her dedication to the Armenian Church and her
accomplishments in the performing arts. This award was given to her as part
of the celebration of St. Vartan Cathedral's 40th anniversary. Other
recipients include Lucine Amara, Anahid Ajemian, and Lili Chookasian, who
were honored with a medal and Pontifical encyclical from the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin in October 2008.
Forty people gathered at the Diocesan Center on Wednesday to commemorate Ms.
Armen's achievements and accomplishments. She recalled how her mother
brought home a shovel used at the groundbreaking of St. Vartan Cathedral
over 40 years ago and how involved her family was in the Armenian Church,
and especially in the life of St. Vartan Cathedral.
"I love the church," said Ms. Armen. "Everywhere I've gone, I have found an
Armenian Church. I've loved every Armenian Church I visited."
"Kay Armen Manoogian has been closely involved in the Cathedral since the
very beginning," Archbishop Barsamian said. "As a community, we all felt a
part of her great artistic achievement."
Ms. Armen is a singer, composer, and actress who has made many records and
performed in theatres, night clubs, films, and on television. She joined the
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1953. Her
popular song compositions include "Be Good to Yourself," "My Love and I,"
and "It's a Sin to Cry Over You."
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Photo attached: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian presents the Pontifical
encyclical to Kay Armen Manoogian at St. Vartan Cathedral.