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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
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