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    COMMUNITY HONORS BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN TANIELIAN ON 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
    By Tamar Haratunian

    http://www.armenianweekly.com/2012/04/12/community-honors-bishop-anoushavan-tanielian-on-40th-anniversary-of-ordination/
    April 12, 2012

    NEW YORK, NY-In commemoration of the 40thanniversary of the ordination
    of His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar general of the Eastern
    Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, into the holy
    priesthood, a celebratory mass took place on March 25 at St. Sarkis
    Church in Douglaston, followed by a banquet at Terrace on the Park
    in Fresh Meadows, N.Y.

    Archbishop Oshagan and Bishop Anoushavan with members of the
    anniversary committee The day began with a memorable service at
    St. Sarkis Church where Bishop Anoushavan served as pastor for
    14 years. With Archbishop Oshagan, prelate of the Eastern Prelacy,
    presiding, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Anoushavan. In
    the middle of the service, a special Pontifical Message from His
    Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, was carried
    in a procession by Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis
    Church, as the choir sang "Ourakh Ler" (Rejoice, O Holy Church),
    and taken to the altar where the Pontifical Message was read by
    the prelate.

    The banquet that followed was attended by 355 people from various
    parishes of the Eastern Prelacy, as well as special guests from France
    and Canada, who gathered to celebrate Bishop Anoushavan's dedication
    and service to the Armenian Apostolic Church. Following the welcoming
    remarks of the master of ceremonies, Dr. Aram Cazazian, and the singing
    of the U.S. and Armenian national anthems by Siran Tchorbajian, three
    testimonials were presented of programs Bishop Anoushavan helped
    establish as part of the Eastern Prelacy's youth ministry.

    Zarig Baghdadlian presented an overview of the St. Gregory of Datev
    Institute, a youth Christian education program established and directed
    by Bishop Anoushavan for 25 years under the auspices of the Eastern
    Prelacy. She noted that, under Bishop Anoushavan's fatherly guidance
    and direction, the Datev Institute has been a place for Armenian
    youth to learn and share their faith and Armenian culture.

    For young adults between the ages of 18 and 35, Bishop Anoushavan
    organized the Eastern Prelacy's LinkediN Workshop. LinkediN participant
    Nevair Oranjian shared heartfelt words on behalf of the workshop's
    attendees, who see the workshop as a means to enhance their spiritual
    lives beyond the instruction from their school years.

    Shant Simonian spoke on behalf the "Yeraz" Dance Group of St. Sarkis
    Church. He said that the "Yeraz" Dance Group was Bishop Anoushavan's
    vision that blossomed into a successful example of the triumph of
    the Armenian identity and heritage, and that has led to many lasting
    friendships among the Armenian youth.

    A musical interlude was presented by Martha Sieger, who performed the
    Nocturne from the Masquerade by Aram Khachaturian. Seta Balmanoukian
    then captivated the audience with a moving recitation written about
    and dedicated to Bishop Anoushavan. Garen Nazarian, the permanent
    representative of the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations,
    presented words of appreciation for Bishop Anoushavan's service and
    dedication to the priesthood and to the Armenian community. Bedros
    Givelegian, the chairman of the anniversary committee, shared memories
    of Bishop Anoushavan's dedication in strengthening St. Sarkis Church
    during the church's trying times. Siran Tchorbajian entertained the
    audience with her beautiful voice, singing "Desnem Anin u nor Mernem"
    and "Der Getzo."

    Bishop Anoushavan's classmates Rev. Archpriest Nerses Manoogian,
    pastor of St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pa., and Dr. Hovhannes
    Hovhannesian, who came from France to celebrate the blessed occasion,
    provided the attendees with personal stories and insight regarding
    Bishop Anoushavan and his lifelong devotion to the Armenian Church and
    community. On behalf of the Religious Council of the Eastern Prelacy,
    Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church and secretary
    of the Prelacy's Religious Council, spoke of Bishop Anoushavan's role
    as mentor when Terterian succeeded him as pastor of St. Sarkis Church.

    Following the dinner, a beautiful video was presented detailing
    Bishop Anoushavan's life and work, illustrating not only his personal
    dedication to the Armenian Church but also the hard work of those who
    he has labored with, including sister organizations, in strengthening
    the church and Armenian community at large. Through the video,
    attendees saw how Bishop Anoushavan has humbly served the Armenian
    Church both by word and by deed, providing all with an example of a
    servant of God wholly devoted to serving His flock.

    After a performance by Thomas Sieger of the Prelude in C# Minor by
    Sergei Rachmaninoff, the prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
    gave his message to the attendees. Archbishop Oshagan presented Bishop
    Anoushavan with an Episcopal Panagia on behalf of the Eastern Prelacy
    in acknowledgement and thanks for his exceptional service. Bishop
    Anoushavan then shared his own message with the attendees, thanking
    all for their support of his mission and work during his 40 years of
    service to the Armenian Church. He said that serving the Lord through
    His people is a privilege because through service we follow in the
    footsteps of Jesus Christ, which in turn strengthens the community
    and showers it with success and joy.




    From: A. Papazian
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