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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710
Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
Email: [email protected]
October 28, 2010
LEADERSHIP MEETING TAKES PLACE
In conjunction with the regular monthly meeting of the Prelacys
Religious and Executive Councils, last Saturday a special meeting took
place with council members and about a dozen invited guests from
various parishes within the Eastern Prelacy. The Prelate, Archbishop
Oshagan, presided over the meeting which began at 9 am and continued
through to 2:30 pm. Participants focused on an agenda of varied topics
relevant to the future of the Armenian Church.
A partial view of the leadership meeting at the Prelacy. Archbishop
Oshagan is addressing the participants.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL PRESIDE
AT ST. ILLUMINATORS CATHEDRAL SUNDAY
Archbishop Oshagan will preside over the Divine Liturgy and Requiem
Service at St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, this Sunday,
October 31. Requiem Service will be said for the late Mrs. Hranoush
Mokosian who passed away recently at an advanced age. She lived
independently and from her frugal savings she was able to designate
donations to a number of her favorite charities, including the
Armenian Church.
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO RACINE
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General, will celebrate the Divine
Liturgy and deliver the Sermon this Sunday, October 31, at St. Hagop
Church in Racine, Wisconsin. The parishs priest, Very Rev. Fr. Daniel
Garabedian, will assist him on the altar. Following the Liturgy the
Vicar will preside over the parishs annual anniversary banquet.
VICAR WILL ATTEND INTERFAITH GATHERING
Bishop Anoushavan will attend an Interfaith gathering next Thursday,
November 4, at the Interfaith Center in New York City. The topic of
the gathering is Building Sacred Space in the City: Religious Freedom
in Bricks and Mortar.
CATHOLICOS ARAM INVITES PRELATES AND
LAY REPRESENTATIVES TO ANTELIAS MEETING
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, invited
the prelates and lay representatives for a general meeting to discuss
the vision of being the Armenian Church in the 21st century. An
important part of the meeting focused on the impact of geopolitics on
the life of the Armenian nation. At the conclusion of the meeting,
members of the Catholicosates Religious and Executive Councils and the
National Assembly will meet to set priorities and develop an action
plan for all dioceses under the Cilician See.
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, chairman of the Prelacys
Religious Council and pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, is in Lebanon and representing Archbishop
Oshagan and the Eastern Prelacy.
A scene for the general meeting at the Catholicosate of the Holy See
of Cilicia, with His Holiness Aram I presiding.
His Holiness Catholicos Aram and Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, who
represented the Eastern Prelacy.
ARCHPRIEST FR. ARAM STEPANIAN
PREACHES IN LEBANON
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, chairman of the Prelacys Religious
Council, and pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville,
Massachusetts, was invited to Lebanon to deliver a series of sermons
on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the Armenian Apostolic
Church Lay Brothrhood (Hayasdanyayts Arakelagan Yegeghetsasirats
Yeghpayragtsoutioun).
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian preaching in Lebanon.
BIBLE READING
Bible readings for Sunday, October 31, Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross, are: Isaiah 22:15-25; Ephesians 1:1-14; Luke
8:17-21.
Paul, and apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the
world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for
adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good
pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he
freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption
through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the
riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and
insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to
his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the
fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and
things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,
having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes
all things according to hi!
s counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on
Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when
you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had
believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy
Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as
Gods own people, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:1-14)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/8758575685/3196801/99910202/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2010dbr-11.pdf
).
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
This Saturday, October 30, the Armenian Church commemorates and
remembers St. John Chrysostom (Hovnan Voskeperan), who was a notable
Christian bishop and preacher in the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria
and Constantinople. He is famous for his eloquence in public
speakingChrysostom literally means golden mouth. The Orthodox Church
honors him as a saint and one of the three holy hierarchs (along with
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian). He is also
recognized and honored by the Catholic Church and the Church of
England.
John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21
years old. He renounced a large family inheritance and a promising
legal career and went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the
Bible. He was later ordained a priest and soon his sermons were
attracting huge audiences. He challenged wealthy Christians, whose
generosity was confined to donating precious objects for display in
churches. The gift of a chalice may be extravagant in its generosity,
he said, but a gift to the poor is an expression of love. He told them
they had a duty to help the poor and needy. He wrote often about
valuing the richness of nature created by God which should
be enjoyed and protected. Although he was very popular with the
people, his outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy
and he was sent into exile at various times. His sermons made a great
impact on Christendom (his Easter homily is considered to be a
masterpiece). He had a profound influence on the doctrines and
theology of the Armenian Church because he spent the final years of
his exile in Armenia. Some of his important works have survived only
in Armenian manuscripts. He is also the author of liturgical prayers
used in the Armenian Church.
BISHOP SHAHAN REPRESENTS CILICIAN SEE
AT VATICAN MEETING
Bishop Shahan Sarkissian, the Prelate of Aleppo, represented the
Catholicosate of the Holy
See of Cilicia at a special session of the Synod of Middle East
Bishops in the Vatican, from October 10 to 24. Presiding over the
Synod was Pope Benedict XVI.
The main purpose of the Synod was to discuss issues which
concern the Catholic Church in the Middle East and the current
situation of Christianity in general and the challenges they face. The
theme of the Synod was based on a biblical verse (Acts 4:32): Now the
company of those who believed were of one heart and soul.
The aim of the Synod was to establish closer communications
with the Catholic Church in the Middle East, as well as with
non-Catholic churches in the Middle East, and to provide encouragement
and hope to the presence of Christianity in the Middle East.
Shahan Srpazan addressed the Synod and communicated to the
Pope the brotherly greetings of Catholicos Aram I. He also
participated in panel discussions and met with several key Middle East
Christian leaders and the Commission of Church Unity.
HOLY SEE OF CILICIA REPRESENTED AT
50TH SESSION OF WCC COMMISSION
Mrs. Vana Der Hovhanessian represented the Catholicosate of the Holy
See of Cilicia at a meeting of the Commission on International Affairs
of the World Council of Churches, which took place in Tirana,
Albania. The general theme of the meeting was Current Challenges to
International Relations and the Role of the Churches. The Commission
identified peace and security, migrant workers, and religious freedom
as priority issues for the WCC from 2010 to 2013.
CNN INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTS MUSA DAGH PROGRAM
CNN International broadcast a feature on the heroic defense of Musa
Dagh during the Armenian Genocide, on the 95th anniversary of the
famed resistance against the Turkish army. The program featured
footage from a recent commemoration of the anniversary in Armenia, as
well as interviews with Musa Dagh descendants living in Armenia.
Although the dates of broadcast were last weekend, we
understand that it is available online at http://www.cnn.com/worldview
(
http://e2ma.net/go/8758575685/3196801/99910203/24882/goto:http://www.cnn.com/worldview
).
The Armenians on Musa Dagh put up a fierce
resistance. Outnumbered and outgunned, they had little expectations of
surviving the siege. Their only hope was a rescue by an Allied vessel
that might be patrolling the Mediterranean coast. Two large banners
hoisted by the Armenians were sighted by a passing French
warship. Soon after five Allied ships moved in to evacuate the entire
population of men, women, and childrenmore than 4,000 in all.
Franz Werfels famous novel, Forty Days of Musa Dagh, (the
siege was actually 53 days), brought international attention to this
heroic event. Many of the survivors eventually settled in Anjar,
Lebanon. That community is intact and vibrant to this day.
Next month a new edition of the Werfel novel is being
issued, which will include sections that were omitted in the original
published version.
REMINDER: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 IS ELECTION DAY.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 30Screening of the 1919 American-made silent film, Ravished
Armenia, on two consecutive Saturdays, at 4 pm, at Theatre of
St. Clements Episcopal Church, 423 West 46th Street (between ninth and
tenth avenues), New York City. Co-sponsored by ANC of NY & NJ, and The
Anahid Sofian Dance Company. Dr. Antonia Lant, chair of the Department
of Cinema Studies at New York University, will present and discuss
this 1919 Hollywood film. Please note that this film is not
appropriate for children. Donation $15 (all proceeds will benefit Near
East Foundations work in Armenia). For information: 212-741-2848.
October 30Comedy & Mezza Night, sponsored by the ARS of Eastern USA
(Agnouni & Spitak chapters), featuring comedian Vahe Berberian in a
new repertoire, 7 pm at the Hovnanian School, 817 River Road, New
Milford, New Jersey. For information: [email protected].
October 31St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New York,
celebrates the Year of the Armenian Woman. Lecture by Mrs. Nayda
Voskerijian, member of Ladies Guild and Armenian Relief Society,
Armenian Women in America, immediately following church services.
November 5110th anniversary of birth of Aram Haigaz, sponsored by
Hamazkayin of New York, at 8:35 pm, at the Armenian Center, Woodside,
New York. Lecture by Dr. Margaret Khatchatrian (from Armenia);
Remembrances by his daughter, Iris Haigaz Chekenian; Readings from his
work; Aram Haigazs life through pictures by Dr. Herand
Markarian. Newly reprinted book, The Fall of the Aerie, will be given
as a gift to each family; newly published book, Letters, will be
available for purchase.
November 5-6St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts. 54th annual
bazaar, at ACEC, 47 Nichols
Ave., 10 am to 9:30 pm. Delicious lamb, losh, & chicken kebab,
kheyma, kufta & yalanchi, Armenian pastries, gourmet foods, soujoukh,
arts & crafts, attic treasures, raffles, live auction, and much
more. Childrens games on Saturday. For information, 617-924-7562.
November 5-6-7Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Friday 5 pm-10 pm; Saturday, 5 pm-11 pm with
live music by Jaq Hagopian and his band. Sunday 12 noon 4 pm,
featuring traditional Kavourma dinner. Menu for Friday and Saturday
includes kebabs (chicken, luleh, and lamb), various homemade
appetizers, plus tourshe, string cheese, lahmejun, choreg, manti, sou
boreg and kufte to take home, and dessert table. Tricky Tray Friday
and Saturday; host of vendors for shopping; childrens activity
room. For information contact the church by email
([email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) or
phone, 201-943-2950.
November 6-7St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Annual Bazaar
featuring lavish Armenian delicacies, exclusive shops, kids carnival
games, raffles, attic treasures, and much more.
November 7St. Stephens Church, Hartford/New Britain, Connecticut, 85th
anniversary dinner and program in the church hall, begins at 1 pm.
November 767th anniversary, All Saints Armenian Church, Glenview,
Illinois.
November 13Spiritual Retreat for Women, sponsored by Ladies Guild of
St. Gregory Church, 1014 W. Pontoon Rd, Granite City, Illinois, 9 am
to 4:30 pm. Speakers: Janet Dohr, CPPS and Nayiri Baljian
Bell. Registration, $10.
November 13-14Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 46th
anniversary banquet Saturday evening. Sunday Divine Liturgy celebrated
by the Prelate, H.E. Archbishop Oshagan. Information: 301-229-8742.
November 13-14Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
Armenian Fest 2010 at Rhodes-On-The-Pawtucket, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Saturday, 12 noon to 10 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 8 pm. Shish
Kebob, Losh, and Chicken dinners, sandwiches, falafel, served all
day. Armenian pastries, Country Store, hourly raffles, silent auction,
gift baskets, and much more. Live Armenian music, Mourad Armenian
School students to dance on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 4
pm. Admission free. For information call the church, 401-831-6399.
November 14Thanksgiving Luncheon and Cultural Program, sponsored by
Ladies Guild of St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New
York City, following Divine Liturgy, adults $25; children $10. For
information/reservations: 212-689-5880.
November 19-20Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts,
Fall Food Festival, Friday, November 19, 4 pm to 8 pm, with dinner
beginning at 5 pm. Saturday, November 20, 10 am to 4 pm with dinner
beginning at noon. Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebob and Kheyma
sandwiches. Variety of baked goods and Armenian Country Store.
November 21St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley, North Andover,
Massachusetts, 40th anniversary and ordination of acolytes, presided
by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. Anniversary luncheon at Jaffarian
Hall will follow the Divine Liturgy. Tickets ($50 adults; $10
students and children) must be purchased in advance. For information:
978-685-5038.
December 44th annual banquet, sponsored by the Armenian National
Committee of America, Eastern Region, at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 pm; dinner and awards
program at 8 pm. Warwick Mayor, Scott Avedisian, will host the
evening. ANCA-ER Freedom Award to go to the late Senator Edward
Kennedy. Vahan Cardashian Award to Tatoul Sonentz-Papazian. For
information/reservations, Stephanie at 401-523-0205.
December 4Annual Bazaar of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville,
Massachusetts, at Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross Street,
Whitinsville. Delicious shish kebob dinner, baked goods, country
store, silent auction, Armenian boutique and more. Dinner service
begins 11:30 am. For information: 508-234-3677.
December 5Christmas Boutique, sponsored by ARS Mayr Chapter of New
York at St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City,
11 am to 5 pm. Homemade Armenian delicacies, beautiful
Christmas gift items. For information: 718-392-6982; 516-921-0563.
December 9Film screening of award-winning Aghet: A Genocide, sponsored
by Armenian National Committee of New Jersey and Center for Holocaust
& Genocide Studies, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah,
New Jersey, 7:15 pm. Free and open to the public. For information:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 201-684-7409.
March 27, 2011Musical Armenia Concert. Sponsored by Eastern Prelacy,
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
May 11-14, 2011National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
site.
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Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
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From: A. Papazian
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710
Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
Email: [email protected]
October 28, 2010
LEADERSHIP MEETING TAKES PLACE
In conjunction with the regular monthly meeting of the Prelacys
Religious and Executive Councils, last Saturday a special meeting took
place with council members and about a dozen invited guests from
various parishes within the Eastern Prelacy. The Prelate, Archbishop
Oshagan, presided over the meeting which began at 9 am and continued
through to 2:30 pm. Participants focused on an agenda of varied topics
relevant to the future of the Armenian Church.
A partial view of the leadership meeting at the Prelacy. Archbishop
Oshagan is addressing the participants.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL PRESIDE
AT ST. ILLUMINATORS CATHEDRAL SUNDAY
Archbishop Oshagan will preside over the Divine Liturgy and Requiem
Service at St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, this Sunday,
October 31. Requiem Service will be said for the late Mrs. Hranoush
Mokosian who passed away recently at an advanced age. She lived
independently and from her frugal savings she was able to designate
donations to a number of her favorite charities, including the
Armenian Church.
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO RACINE
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General, will celebrate the Divine
Liturgy and deliver the Sermon this Sunday, October 31, at St. Hagop
Church in Racine, Wisconsin. The parishs priest, Very Rev. Fr. Daniel
Garabedian, will assist him on the altar. Following the Liturgy the
Vicar will preside over the parishs annual anniversary banquet.
VICAR WILL ATTEND INTERFAITH GATHERING
Bishop Anoushavan will attend an Interfaith gathering next Thursday,
November 4, at the Interfaith Center in New York City. The topic of
the gathering is Building Sacred Space in the City: Religious Freedom
in Bricks and Mortar.
CATHOLICOS ARAM INVITES PRELATES AND
LAY REPRESENTATIVES TO ANTELIAS MEETING
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, invited
the prelates and lay representatives for a general meeting to discuss
the vision of being the Armenian Church in the 21st century. An
important part of the meeting focused on the impact of geopolitics on
the life of the Armenian nation. At the conclusion of the meeting,
members of the Catholicosates Religious and Executive Councils and the
National Assembly will meet to set priorities and develop an action
plan for all dioceses under the Cilician See.
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, chairman of the Prelacys
Religious Council and pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, is in Lebanon and representing Archbishop
Oshagan and the Eastern Prelacy.
A scene for the general meeting at the Catholicosate of the Holy See
of Cilicia, with His Holiness Aram I presiding.
His Holiness Catholicos Aram and Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, who
represented the Eastern Prelacy.
ARCHPRIEST FR. ARAM STEPANIAN
PREACHES IN LEBANON
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian, chairman of the Prelacys Religious
Council, and pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville,
Massachusetts, was invited to Lebanon to deliver a series of sermons
on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the Armenian Apostolic
Church Lay Brothrhood (Hayasdanyayts Arakelagan Yegeghetsasirats
Yeghpayragtsoutioun).
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian preaching in Lebanon.
BIBLE READING
Bible readings for Sunday, October 31, Eighth Sunday of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross, are: Isaiah 22:15-25; Ephesians 1:1-14; Luke
8:17-21.
Paul, and apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly
places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the
world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He destined us for
adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good
pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he
freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption
through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the
riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and
insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to
his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the
fullness of time, to gather up all things in him, things in heaven and
things on earth. In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,
having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes
all things according to hi!
s counsel and will, so that we, who were the first to set our hope on
Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. In him you also, when
you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had
believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy
Spirit; this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as
Gods own people, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:1-14)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/8758575685/3196801/99910202/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2010dbr-11.pdf
).
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
This Saturday, October 30, the Armenian Church commemorates and
remembers St. John Chrysostom (Hovnan Voskeperan), who was a notable
Christian bishop and preacher in the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria
and Constantinople. He is famous for his eloquence in public
speakingChrysostom literally means golden mouth. The Orthodox Church
honors him as a saint and one of the three holy hierarchs (along with
Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian). He is also
recognized and honored by the Catholic Church and the Church of
England.
John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21
years old. He renounced a large family inheritance and a promising
legal career and went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the
Bible. He was later ordained a priest and soon his sermons were
attracting huge audiences. He challenged wealthy Christians, whose
generosity was confined to donating precious objects for display in
churches. The gift of a chalice may be extravagant in its generosity,
he said, but a gift to the poor is an expression of love. He told them
they had a duty to help the poor and needy. He wrote often about
valuing the richness of nature created by God which should
be enjoyed and protected. Although he was very popular with the
people, his outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy
and he was sent into exile at various times. His sermons made a great
impact on Christendom (his Easter homily is considered to be a
masterpiece). He had a profound influence on the doctrines and
theology of the Armenian Church because he spent the final years of
his exile in Armenia. Some of his important works have survived only
in Armenian manuscripts. He is also the author of liturgical prayers
used in the Armenian Church.
BISHOP SHAHAN REPRESENTS CILICIAN SEE
AT VATICAN MEETING
Bishop Shahan Sarkissian, the Prelate of Aleppo, represented the
Catholicosate of the Holy
See of Cilicia at a special session of the Synod of Middle East
Bishops in the Vatican, from October 10 to 24. Presiding over the
Synod was Pope Benedict XVI.
The main purpose of the Synod was to discuss issues which
concern the Catholic Church in the Middle East and the current
situation of Christianity in general and the challenges they face. The
theme of the Synod was based on a biblical verse (Acts 4:32): Now the
company of those who believed were of one heart and soul.
The aim of the Synod was to establish closer communications
with the Catholic Church in the Middle East, as well as with
non-Catholic churches in the Middle East, and to provide encouragement
and hope to the presence of Christianity in the Middle East.
Shahan Srpazan addressed the Synod and communicated to the
Pope the brotherly greetings of Catholicos Aram I. He also
participated in panel discussions and met with several key Middle East
Christian leaders and the Commission of Church Unity.
HOLY SEE OF CILICIA REPRESENTED AT
50TH SESSION OF WCC COMMISSION
Mrs. Vana Der Hovhanessian represented the Catholicosate of the Holy
See of Cilicia at a meeting of the Commission on International Affairs
of the World Council of Churches, which took place in Tirana,
Albania. The general theme of the meeting was Current Challenges to
International Relations and the Role of the Churches. The Commission
identified peace and security, migrant workers, and religious freedom
as priority issues for the WCC from 2010 to 2013.
CNN INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTS MUSA DAGH PROGRAM
CNN International broadcast a feature on the heroic defense of Musa
Dagh during the Armenian Genocide, on the 95th anniversary of the
famed resistance against the Turkish army. The program featured
footage from a recent commemoration of the anniversary in Armenia, as
well as interviews with Musa Dagh descendants living in Armenia.
Although the dates of broadcast were last weekend, we
understand that it is available online at http://www.cnn.com/worldview
(
http://e2ma.net/go/8758575685/3196801/99910203/24882/goto:http://www.cnn.com/worldview
).
The Armenians on Musa Dagh put up a fierce
resistance. Outnumbered and outgunned, they had little expectations of
surviving the siege. Their only hope was a rescue by an Allied vessel
that might be patrolling the Mediterranean coast. Two large banners
hoisted by the Armenians were sighted by a passing French
warship. Soon after five Allied ships moved in to evacuate the entire
population of men, women, and childrenmore than 4,000 in all.
Franz Werfels famous novel, Forty Days of Musa Dagh, (the
siege was actually 53 days), brought international attention to this
heroic event. Many of the survivors eventually settled in Anjar,
Lebanon. That community is intact and vibrant to this day.
Next month a new edition of the Werfel novel is being
issued, which will include sections that were omitted in the original
published version.
REMINDER: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 IS ELECTION DAY.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 30Screening of the 1919 American-made silent film, Ravished
Armenia, on two consecutive Saturdays, at 4 pm, at Theatre of
St. Clements Episcopal Church, 423 West 46th Street (between ninth and
tenth avenues), New York City. Co-sponsored by ANC of NY & NJ, and The
Anahid Sofian Dance Company. Dr. Antonia Lant, chair of the Department
of Cinema Studies at New York University, will present and discuss
this 1919 Hollywood film. Please note that this film is not
appropriate for children. Donation $15 (all proceeds will benefit Near
East Foundations work in Armenia). For information: 212-741-2848.
October 30Comedy & Mezza Night, sponsored by the ARS of Eastern USA
(Agnouni & Spitak chapters), featuring comedian Vahe Berberian in a
new repertoire, 7 pm at the Hovnanian School, 817 River Road, New
Milford, New Jersey. For information: [email protected].
October 31St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New York,
celebrates the Year of the Armenian Woman. Lecture by Mrs. Nayda
Voskerijian, member of Ladies Guild and Armenian Relief Society,
Armenian Women in America, immediately following church services.
November 5110th anniversary of birth of Aram Haigaz, sponsored by
Hamazkayin of New York, at 8:35 pm, at the Armenian Center, Woodside,
New York. Lecture by Dr. Margaret Khatchatrian (from Armenia);
Remembrances by his daughter, Iris Haigaz Chekenian; Readings from his
work; Aram Haigazs life through pictures by Dr. Herand
Markarian. Newly reprinted book, The Fall of the Aerie, will be given
as a gift to each family; newly published book, Letters, will be
available for purchase.
November 5-6St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts. 54th annual
bazaar, at ACEC, 47 Nichols
Ave., 10 am to 9:30 pm. Delicious lamb, losh, & chicken kebab,
kheyma, kufta & yalanchi, Armenian pastries, gourmet foods, soujoukh,
arts & crafts, attic treasures, raffles, live auction, and much
more. Childrens games on Saturday. For information, 617-924-7562.
November 5-6-7Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Friday 5 pm-10 pm; Saturday, 5 pm-11 pm with
live music by Jaq Hagopian and his band. Sunday 12 noon 4 pm,
featuring traditional Kavourma dinner. Menu for Friday and Saturday
includes kebabs (chicken, luleh, and lamb), various homemade
appetizers, plus tourshe, string cheese, lahmejun, choreg, manti, sou
boreg and kufte to take home, and dessert table. Tricky Tray Friday
and Saturday; host of vendors for shopping; childrens activity
room. For information contact the church by email
([email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) or
phone, 201-943-2950.
November 6-7St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Annual Bazaar
featuring lavish Armenian delicacies, exclusive shops, kids carnival
games, raffles, attic treasures, and much more.
November 7St. Stephens Church, Hartford/New Britain, Connecticut, 85th
anniversary dinner and program in the church hall, begins at 1 pm.
November 767th anniversary, All Saints Armenian Church, Glenview,
Illinois.
November 13Spiritual Retreat for Women, sponsored by Ladies Guild of
St. Gregory Church, 1014 W. Pontoon Rd, Granite City, Illinois, 9 am
to 4:30 pm. Speakers: Janet Dohr, CPPS and Nayiri Baljian
Bell. Registration, $10.
November 13-14Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 46th
anniversary banquet Saturday evening. Sunday Divine Liturgy celebrated
by the Prelate, H.E. Archbishop Oshagan. Information: 301-229-8742.
November 13-14Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
Armenian Fest 2010 at Rhodes-On-The-Pawtucket, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Saturday, 12 noon to 10 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 8 pm. Shish
Kebob, Losh, and Chicken dinners, sandwiches, falafel, served all
day. Armenian pastries, Country Store, hourly raffles, silent auction,
gift baskets, and much more. Live Armenian music, Mourad Armenian
School students to dance on Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday at 4
pm. Admission free. For information call the church, 401-831-6399.
November 14Thanksgiving Luncheon and Cultural Program, sponsored by
Ladies Guild of St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New
York City, following Divine Liturgy, adults $25; children $10. For
information/reservations: 212-689-5880.
November 19-20Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts,
Fall Food Festival, Friday, November 19, 4 pm to 8 pm, with dinner
beginning at 5 pm. Saturday, November 20, 10 am to 4 pm with dinner
beginning at noon. Shish, Losh, and Chicken Kebob and Kheyma
sandwiches. Variety of baked goods and Armenian Country Store.
November 21St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley, North Andover,
Massachusetts, 40th anniversary and ordination of acolytes, presided
by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. Anniversary luncheon at Jaffarian
Hall will follow the Divine Liturgy. Tickets ($50 adults; $10
students and children) must be purchased in advance. For information:
978-685-5038.
December 44th annual banquet, sponsored by the Armenian National
Committee of America, Eastern Region, at Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 pm; dinner and awards
program at 8 pm. Warwick Mayor, Scott Avedisian, will host the
evening. ANCA-ER Freedom Award to go to the late Senator Edward
Kennedy. Vahan Cardashian Award to Tatoul Sonentz-Papazian. For
information/reservations, Stephanie at 401-523-0205.
December 4Annual Bazaar of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville,
Massachusetts, at Christian Reformed Church, 25 Cross Street,
Whitinsville. Delicious shish kebob dinner, baked goods, country
store, silent auction, Armenian boutique and more. Dinner service
begins 11:30 am. For information: 508-234-3677.
December 5Christmas Boutique, sponsored by ARS Mayr Chapter of New
York at St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City,
11 am to 5 pm. Homemade Armenian delicacies, beautiful
Christmas gift items. For information: 718-392-6982; 516-921-0563.
December 9Film screening of award-winning Aghet: A Genocide, sponsored
by Armenian National Committee of New Jersey and Center for Holocaust
& Genocide Studies, Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah,
New Jersey, 7:15 pm. Free and open to the public. For information:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 201-684-7409.
March 27, 2011Musical Armenia Concert. Sponsored by Eastern Prelacy,
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
May 11-14, 2011National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
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From: A. Papazian