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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
October 27, 2011
CATHOLICOS CONCLUDES VISIT TO WESTERN PRELACY
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
concluded his three-week visit to the Western Prelacy. Thousands
greeted His Holiness with joy and love throughout his visit which
included a variety of public events, religious ceremonies, private
meetings, and meetings with California state dignitaries.
Throughout the visit His Holiness focused on three main areas of
concern, namely, Renewal of Spiritual Life; Armenian Education; and
the Armenian Cause.
His Holiness delivered a lecture at UCLA on The Future of Christianity
in the Middle East. To access a podcast of this lecture click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941867/24882/goto:http://www.international.ucla.edu/news/article.asp?parentid=122559
).
VICAR JOINS PARISHIONERS FROM ST. SARKIS IN TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA
Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar, joined the seniors of St. Sarkis Church,
Douglaston, New York, and their pastor Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, in a
trip to the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann, in
Philadelphia. The shrine is located in the lower church of St. Peter
the Apostle Church, which was built in 1843. St. John Neumann was the
fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, and the first American male to be
canonized. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1977. The Shrine is a
popular pilgrimage site, especially this year which is the 200th
anniversary of the saints birth.
The pilgrims then visited St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in
Philadelphia, where they were welcomed by Archpriest Fr. Nerses
Manoogian and some parishioners. The visitors enjoyed a delicious
meal, compliments of Mrs. Asdghig Kazanjian, before returning to New
York.
Parishioners of St. Sarkis Church with Bishop Anoushavan and
Rev. Fr. Nareg at the Shrine in Philadelphia.
The day included a visit to St. Gregory Church in Philadelphia where
the group was welcomed by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian.
HONORED IN CONNECTICUT
Last Sunday, Bishop Anoushavan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at
St. Stephens Church in New Britain, Connecticut, and presided over the
churchs anniversary banquet. During the anniversary banquet two
parishioners, Andrew Winters and Edward Varjabedian, were honored with
Certificates of Merit.
Bishop Anoushavan and Rev. Fr. Krikoris Keshishian with honoree
Edward Varjabedian.
Bishop Anoushavan and Rev. Fr. Krikoris Keshishian with honoree
Andrew Winters and Richard Hamasian, treasurer of the Board of
Trustees.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, October 30, 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 to 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 his 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/10850012188/3999929/110941868/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2011dbr-10.pdf
).
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
This Saturday, October 29, the Armenian Church commemorates and
remembers St. John Chrysostom (Hovhan Voskeperan), a notable Christian
bishop and preacher in Syria and Constantinople. He is famous for his
eloquenceChrysostom means golden mouth. The Orthodox Church honors
him as a saint and one of the three holy hierarchs (along with 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 inheritance and 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.
His outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he
was sent into exile at various times. 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.
Muse of the deep and ineffable Divine Mysteries.
Wise Prefect and Great Doctor of the world,
Like the rock of the Church, you were faithful to the key to heaven.
>From the beloved disciple, you received the gospel.
>From the Holy Virgin Birthgiver you received your symbol of authority.
O Patriarch John, by the grace of the Holy Spirit you received wisdom.
(An Armenian Church ode dedicated to St. John Chrysostom)
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941869/24882/goto:http://armenianeducation.blogspot.com/
)
CHRISTIAN WORLD COMMUNIONS MEET IN MARYLAND
The annual meeting of the Secretaries of the Christian World
Communions took place last week in Silver Spring, Maryland. Archbishop
Nareg Alemezian, the Ecumenical Officer of the Catholicosate of
Cilicia, and the Dean of the Seminary, attended on behalf of the Holy
See of Cilicia.
The agenda of the meetings included ecumenical concerns particularly
related to the growing number of free churches and their impact on
local churches in different regions; religious freedom, and other
global concerns and challenges to ecumenical relations. They also
visited Washington, DC, and met with representatives from the White
House and the State Department. Archbishop Nareg had the opportunity
to speak about the situation in the Middle East, and about the
Armenian Genocide.
On behalf of His Holiness, Aram I, Archbishop Nareg invited the
Secretaries to meet in Antelias in October 2012.
CIVIL WAR ARMENIAN SOLDIER
The recent re-dedication of the gravesite of Khachadour Paul
Garabedian, the Civil War veteran, received a lot of press
coverage. If you would like to see a video of the ceremony that took
place on October 1 click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941870/24882/goto:http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/civil-war/2011/oct/22/armenian-civil-war-soldiers-grave-marker-reveled-v/
).
MT. RUSHMORE MEMORIAL IS 70
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota is marking its
70th birthday. The sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount
Rushmore, was completed on October 31, 1941. It took fourteen years to
complete by sculptor Gutzon Borghum, who died about seven months
before it was fully completed. His son, Lincoln Borghum, completed the
project. More than 400 workers participated. The memorial features
60-foot sculptures of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The U.S. National Park
Service took control of the ambitious project in 1933, six years after
its start, and continues to manage the memorial. More than 2 million
people visit annually.
FROM THE BOOKSTORE
>From the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean:
The Global Trade Networks of Armenian Merchants from New Julfa
By SEBOUH DAVID ASLANIAN
The story of the Armenian silk merchants in New Julfa, Isfahan, whose
influence went far beyond their small corner of the world, has not
been fully explored with all of its ramifications. This book is a
welcome addition to this fascinating period of Armenian history and
the life of the Armenians in New Julfa.
363 pages, hardcover, $49.95 plus shipping and handling.
To order this book or for information contact the bookstore by e-mail
at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or by
telephone 212-689-7810.
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941871/24882/goto:http://bookstore.armenianprelacy.org/
)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 27A Journey to Historic Armenia: An Illustrated Talk, by
Edward and Mary Ann Kazanjian, at the Memorial Hall Library, 2 North
Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts, at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the
Knights of Vartan. Admission free.
October 27Video of the month presented by Anthropology/Armenian
Museum, Queens College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, The Color of
Pomegranates (1969, directed by Sergei Parandjanov. Life of Armenian
poet, Sayat Nova, Russian with English titles. Admission is free. For
information: 718-428-5650.
October 30Lecture Hagop Janbazian on 96th Anniversary of the Heroic
Self-Defense of Musa Dagh, at St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th
Street, New York City, at 1:30 pm. Organized by Hamazkayin New York
Chapter. A traditional meal of Harissa will be served. Donation:
$15.00.
November 4The Holy Seraphim Choir is hosting a Trivia Contest night at
St. Gregory Armenian Community Center, 3501 Century Drive, Granite
City, Illinois. Tax deductible donation/entry fee is $120 per team,
with up to eight players per team. Doors open 6 pm, Trivia begins at 7
pm. Cash prizes, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, and Mulligans for
sale. Cash bar. To register call Andy Asadorian (618) 920-9862.
November 4-5Ladies Guild Annual Bazaar, St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
November 4-5St. Stephens Church, Watertown, 55th Annual Bazaar at the
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown,
Massachusetts. Delicious gourmet meals and pastries, auction
(jewelry, rugs, art, sports), arts & crafts, and more! Free
admission. For information: 617-924-7562 or on Facebook
(http://tinyurl.com/3qyxppn (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941872/24882/goto:http://tinyurl.com/3qyxppn
)).
November 5All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois, 68th anniversary
celebration, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan. Invest in the Future Fundraising Kick-off.
November 6St. Gregory Church Fellowship Club presents Chamber
Ensemble performance with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
(Community Partnership Program), 2 pm, at St. Gregory Church, 1014
W. Pontoon Road, Granite City, Illinois. Included on the program will
be classical works for string quartet and the partial premiere of a
string quartet composed by the churchs pastor, Rev. Fr. Stephan
Baljian. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
November 12-13Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
Armenian Fest 2011 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston,
Rhode Island. Largest indoor festival in RI. Delicious kebabs, kufte
dinners, and Armenian pastries. Live dance music. The Mourad Armenian
School Dance Group will perform Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm. Raffles,
silent auction, country store, childrens corner, gift baskets, arts
and crafts. Fun for all. For information church office, 401-831-6399.
November 12-13Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 47th
anniversary celebration under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan. Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, November 13.
November 13ARS Mayr Chapter, Elegant Holiday Luncheon, 2 pm at Sevan
Armenian Restaurant, 216-07 Horace Harding Boulevard, Bayside, New
York. For information/reservations: 718-392-6982 (Anais); 718-263-9325
(Anahid).
November 17Video of the month presented by Anthropology/Armenian
Museum, Queens College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, A Requiem,
(1994), directed by Sergei Paradjanov. Admission is free. For
information: 718-428-5650.
December 3Christmas Bazaar hosted by St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, at the Northbridge Middle School, 171
Linwood Ave. Baked goods, gourmet meals, pastries, silent auction,
childrens activities, and much more. Plenty of parking. For
information: 508-234-3677.
December 4Ordination of Krikor Esayan to the Diaconate at
St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City.
December 8Video of the month by Anthropology/Armenian Museum, Queens
College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, Ashik Kerib, (1988), directed by
Sergei Paradjanov. Admission is free. For information: 718-428-5650.
November 18-20Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Live entertainment Friday and
Saturday. Children's activities, vendors, homemade Manti, Kufte, Sou
Buereg, Choreg and more. Traditional Kavourma dinner on
Sunday. Extensive mezze and dessert menu for your Thanksgiving table
available for take-out.
November 20St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, Thanksgiving
Dinner in Pashalian Hall, presented by the Ladies Guild, 1 pm, under
auspices of Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Pastor. Delicious traditional
meal, music, dance, raffle and more. For information: 212-689-5880.
November 26Men's Club Steak Dinner, St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 10Armenian Holiday Food Fair, St. Hagop Church Auxiliary,
Racine, Wisconsin, 11 am to 4 pm at Hilda Soultanian Hall, 4100
N. Newmann Road, Racine.
December 18Sunday School Christmas Pageant, St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 31New Years Gala, St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley,
North Andover, Massachusetts, Wyndham Hotel, Andover, 8:30 pm. $75 per
person includes mezze and the famous Midnight Soujouk & Eggs Full
Breakfast Buffet and Desserts. Music by Richard Berberian, Mal
Barsamian, Bruce Girgarjian, and Ron Tutunjian. For
information/reservations contact church office, 978-685-5038.
January 14Huyser Musical Ensemble of St. Illuminators Cathedral, New
York, presents Heartbeat of our Land, under auspices of
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan, 7:30 pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th
Street (between Madison and Park Avenues), New York City. Special
appearance by AGBU Antranig Armenian Dance Ensemble. For
information/tickets contact the Cathedrals office,
212-689-5880. Tickets also available on line at www.ticketmaster.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941873/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
).
May 9-12, 2012National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy
conference on May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be forthcoming
to parishes and delegates.
May 11-12National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG), 30th
anniversary celebration and annual conference in conjunction with the
National Representative Assembly, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. For information: Mary Derderian 781-762-4253.
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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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web: http://www.armenianprelacy.org/
October 27, 2011
CATHOLICOS CONCLUDES VISIT TO WESTERN PRELACY
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
concluded his three-week visit to the Western Prelacy. Thousands
greeted His Holiness with joy and love throughout his visit which
included a variety of public events, religious ceremonies, private
meetings, and meetings with California state dignitaries.
Throughout the visit His Holiness focused on three main areas of
concern, namely, Renewal of Spiritual Life; Armenian Education; and
the Armenian Cause.
His Holiness delivered a lecture at UCLA on The Future of Christianity
in the Middle East. To access a podcast of this lecture click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941867/24882/goto:http://www.international.ucla.edu/news/article.asp?parentid=122559
).
VICAR JOINS PARISHIONERS FROM ST. SARKIS IN TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA
Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar, joined the seniors of St. Sarkis Church,
Douglaston, New York, and their pastor Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, in a
trip to the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann, in
Philadelphia. The shrine is located in the lower church of St. Peter
the Apostle Church, which was built in 1843. St. John Neumann was the
fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, and the first American male to be
canonized. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1977. The Shrine is a
popular pilgrimage site, especially this year which is the 200th
anniversary of the saints birth.
The pilgrims then visited St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in
Philadelphia, where they were welcomed by Archpriest Fr. Nerses
Manoogian and some parishioners. The visitors enjoyed a delicious
meal, compliments of Mrs. Asdghig Kazanjian, before returning to New
York.
Parishioners of St. Sarkis Church with Bishop Anoushavan and
Rev. Fr. Nareg at the Shrine in Philadelphia.
The day included a visit to St. Gregory Church in Philadelphia where
the group was welcomed by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian.
HONORED IN CONNECTICUT
Last Sunday, Bishop Anoushavan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at
St. Stephens Church in New Britain, Connecticut, and presided over the
churchs anniversary banquet. During the anniversary banquet two
parishioners, Andrew Winters and Edward Varjabedian, were honored with
Certificates of Merit.
Bishop Anoushavan and Rev. Fr. Krikoris Keshishian with honoree
Edward Varjabedian.
Bishop Anoushavan and Rev. Fr. Krikoris Keshishian with honoree
Andrew Winters and Richard Hamasian, treasurer of the Board of
Trustees.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, October 30, 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 to 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 his 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/10850012188/3999929/110941868/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2011dbr-10.pdf
).
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
This Saturday, October 29, the Armenian Church commemorates and
remembers St. John Chrysostom (Hovhan Voskeperan), a notable Christian
bishop and preacher in Syria and Constantinople. He is famous for his
eloquenceChrysostom means golden mouth. The Orthodox Church honors
him as a saint and one of the three holy hierarchs (along with 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 inheritance and 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.
His outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he
was sent into exile at various times. 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.
Muse of the deep and ineffable Divine Mysteries.
Wise Prefect and Great Doctor of the world,
Like the rock of the Church, you were faithful to the key to heaven.
>From the beloved disciple, you received the gospel.
>From the Holy Virgin Birthgiver you received your symbol of authority.
O Patriarch John, by the grace of the Holy Spirit you received wisdom.
(An Armenian Church ode dedicated to St. John Chrysostom)
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941869/24882/goto:http://armenianeducation.blogspot.com/
)
CHRISTIAN WORLD COMMUNIONS MEET IN MARYLAND
The annual meeting of the Secretaries of the Christian World
Communions took place last week in Silver Spring, Maryland. Archbishop
Nareg Alemezian, the Ecumenical Officer of the Catholicosate of
Cilicia, and the Dean of the Seminary, attended on behalf of the Holy
See of Cilicia.
The agenda of the meetings included ecumenical concerns particularly
related to the growing number of free churches and their impact on
local churches in different regions; religious freedom, and other
global concerns and challenges to ecumenical relations. They also
visited Washington, DC, and met with representatives from the White
House and the State Department. Archbishop Nareg had the opportunity
to speak about the situation in the Middle East, and about the
Armenian Genocide.
On behalf of His Holiness, Aram I, Archbishop Nareg invited the
Secretaries to meet in Antelias in October 2012.
CIVIL WAR ARMENIAN SOLDIER
The recent re-dedication of the gravesite of Khachadour Paul
Garabedian, the Civil War veteran, received a lot of press
coverage. If you would like to see a video of the ceremony that took
place on October 1 click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941870/24882/goto:http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/civil-war/2011/oct/22/armenian-civil-war-soldiers-grave-marker-reveled-v/
).
MT. RUSHMORE MEMORIAL IS 70
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota is marking its
70th birthday. The sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount
Rushmore, was completed on October 31, 1941. It took fourteen years to
complete by sculptor Gutzon Borghum, who died about seven months
before it was fully completed. His son, Lincoln Borghum, completed the
project. More than 400 workers participated. The memorial features
60-foot sculptures of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The U.S. National Park
Service took control of the ambitious project in 1933, six years after
its start, and continues to manage the memorial. More than 2 million
people visit annually.
FROM THE BOOKSTORE
>From the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean:
The Global Trade Networks of Armenian Merchants from New Julfa
By SEBOUH DAVID ASLANIAN
The story of the Armenian silk merchants in New Julfa, Isfahan, whose
influence went far beyond their small corner of the world, has not
been fully explored with all of its ramifications. This book is a
welcome addition to this fascinating period of Armenian history and
the life of the Armenians in New Julfa.
363 pages, hardcover, $49.95 plus shipping and handling.
To order this book or for information contact the bookstore by e-mail
at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or by
telephone 212-689-7810.
(
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941871/24882/goto:http://bookstore.armenianprelacy.org/
)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
October 27A Journey to Historic Armenia: An Illustrated Talk, by
Edward and Mary Ann Kazanjian, at the Memorial Hall Library, 2 North
Main Street, Andover, Massachusetts, at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by the
Knights of Vartan. Admission free.
October 27Video of the month presented by Anthropology/Armenian
Museum, Queens College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, The Color of
Pomegranates (1969, directed by Sergei Parandjanov. Life of Armenian
poet, Sayat Nova, Russian with English titles. Admission is free. For
information: 718-428-5650.
October 30Lecture Hagop Janbazian on 96th Anniversary of the Heroic
Self-Defense of Musa Dagh, at St. Illuminators Cathedral, 221 E. 27th
Street, New York City, at 1:30 pm. Organized by Hamazkayin New York
Chapter. A traditional meal of Harissa will be served. Donation:
$15.00.
November 4The Holy Seraphim Choir is hosting a Trivia Contest night at
St. Gregory Armenian Community Center, 3501 Century Drive, Granite
City, Illinois. Tax deductible donation/entry fee is $120 per team,
with up to eight players per team. Doors open 6 pm, Trivia begins at 7
pm. Cash prizes, Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, and Mulligans for
sale. Cash bar. To register call Andy Asadorian (618) 920-9862.
November 4-5Ladies Guild Annual Bazaar, St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
November 4-5St. Stephens Church, Watertown, 55th Annual Bazaar at the
Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, 47 Nichols Ave., Watertown,
Massachusetts. Delicious gourmet meals and pastries, auction
(jewelry, rugs, art, sports), arts & crafts, and more! Free
admission. For information: 617-924-7562 or on Facebook
(http://tinyurl.com/3qyxppn (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941872/24882/goto:http://tinyurl.com/3qyxppn
)).
November 5All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois, 68th anniversary
celebration, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan. Invest in the Future Fundraising Kick-off.
November 6St. Gregory Church Fellowship Club presents Chamber
Ensemble performance with members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
(Community Partnership Program), 2 pm, at St. Gregory Church, 1014
W. Pontoon Road, Granite City, Illinois. Included on the program will
be classical works for string quartet and the partial premiere of a
string quartet composed by the churchs pastor, Rev. Fr. Stephan
Baljian. Doors open at 1:30 pm.
November 12-13Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
Armenian Fest 2011 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston,
Rhode Island. Largest indoor festival in RI. Delicious kebabs, kufte
dinners, and Armenian pastries. Live dance music. The Mourad Armenian
School Dance Group will perform Saturday and Sunday at 5 pm. Raffles,
silent auction, country store, childrens corner, gift baskets, arts
and crafts. Fun for all. For information church office, 401-831-6399.
November 12-13Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 47th
anniversary celebration under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan. Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, November 13.
November 13ARS Mayr Chapter, Elegant Holiday Luncheon, 2 pm at Sevan
Armenian Restaurant, 216-07 Horace Harding Boulevard, Bayside, New
York. For information/reservations: 718-392-6982 (Anais); 718-263-9325
(Anahid).
November 17Video of the month presented by Anthropology/Armenian
Museum, Queens College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, A Requiem,
(1994), directed by Sergei Paradjanov. Admission is free. For
information: 718-428-5650.
December 3Christmas Bazaar hosted by St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, at the Northbridge Middle School, 171
Linwood Ave. Baked goods, gourmet meals, pastries, silent auction,
childrens activities, and much more. Plenty of parking. For
information: 508-234-3677.
December 4Ordination of Krikor Esayan to the Diaconate at
St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City.
December 8Video of the month by Anthropology/Armenian Museum, Queens
College, Flushing, New York, 1:30 pm, Ashik Kerib, (1988), directed by
Sergei Paradjanov. Admission is free. For information: 718-428-5650.
November 18-20Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Live entertainment Friday and
Saturday. Children's activities, vendors, homemade Manti, Kufte, Sou
Buereg, Choreg and more. Traditional Kavourma dinner on
Sunday. Extensive mezze and dessert menu for your Thanksgiving table
available for take-out.
November 20St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York City, Thanksgiving
Dinner in Pashalian Hall, presented by the Ladies Guild, 1 pm, under
auspices of Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Pastor. Delicious traditional
meal, music, dance, raffle and more. For information: 212-689-5880.
November 26Men's Club Steak Dinner, St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 10Armenian Holiday Food Fair, St. Hagop Church Auxiliary,
Racine, Wisconsin, 11 am to 4 pm at Hilda Soultanian Hall, 4100
N. Newmann Road, Racine.
December 18Sunday School Christmas Pageant, St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For information: 215-482-9200.
December 31New Years Gala, St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley,
North Andover, Massachusetts, Wyndham Hotel, Andover, 8:30 pm. $75 per
person includes mezze and the famous Midnight Soujouk & Eggs Full
Breakfast Buffet and Desserts. Music by Richard Berberian, Mal
Barsamian, Bruce Girgarjian, and Ron Tutunjian. For
information/reservations contact church office, 978-685-5038.
January 14Huyser Musical Ensemble of St. Illuminators Cathedral, New
York, presents Heartbeat of our Land, under auspices of
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan, 7:30 pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th
Street (between Madison and Park Avenues), New York City. Special
appearance by AGBU Antranig Armenian Dance Ensemble. For
information/tickets contact the Cathedrals office,
212-689-5880. Tickets also available on line at www.ticketmaster.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/10850012188/3999929/110941873/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
).
May 9-12, 2012National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy,
hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy
conference on May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be forthcoming
to parishes and delegates.
May 11-12National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG), 30th
anniversary celebration and annual conference in conjunction with the
National Representative Assembly, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. For information: Mary Derderian 781-762-4253.
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