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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/
January 12, 2012
HOME BLESSING AND CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
The Prelates annual Christmas reception took place on the evening of
January 6 filling the Prelacys reception hall with many well-wishers
who were greeted by the Prelate Archbishop Oshagan and the Vicar
Bishop Anoushavan.
The traditional Home Blessing was conducted by Rev. Fr. Mesrob
Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminators Cathedral, with the
participation of area clergy, Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der Kaloustian,
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New
York, and Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian, pastor of Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey.
The Armenian tradition of Home Blessing is considered essential during
the Christmas and Easter holy days. During this ceremony, the priest
blesses bread, water, and salt, considered to be essential to life. It
is customary to burn incense, echoing the words of the psalmist, Let
my prayer be counted as incense before you. (Psalm 141)
O Christ our God, guardian and hope of all your faithful, protect and
keep in peace your people under the protection of your holy and
venerable cross; and especially this family, their home, the bread,
the salt, and the water. Save them O Lord from visible and invisible
enemies and make them worthy to glorify you with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, now and always, forever and ever. Amen. (Benediction from
the Armenian Blessings of Homes service)
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian conducts the Home Blessing service at the
Prelacy.
Archbishop Oshagan acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Carmen
Gulbenkian for their steadfast support of the renovations and
beautification of St. Illuminators Cathedral.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL TRAVEL OVERSEAS
FOR JOINT THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE
Archbishop Oshagan will travel overseas to participate in the Joint
Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Roman Catholic and
Oriental Orthodox churches. This ninth plenary meeting of the
Commission will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 16
to 23. Archbishop Oshagan and Archbishop Nareg Alemezian are
representing the Armenian Church (Catholicosate of Cilicia). The
Oriental Orthodox family of churches includes the Armenian, Coptic,
Syrian Orthodox, Ethiopian, and Eritrean churches.
CATHOLICOS ARAM NAMES 2012 YEAR OF ARMENIAN BOOK
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
named 2012 as the Year of the Armenian Book.
His Holiness designation coincides with the 500th anniversary of the
printing of the first book in Armenian utilizing newly-developed
technology, and the recent selection of Yerevan by UNESCO as the Book
Capital of 2012.
His Holiness said: The book is a rich source of knowledge; and
knowledge generates faith and faithfulness, responsibility and
commitment; it enhances self-understanding and promotes mutual respect
and understanding. It is our wish that through these efforts and other
ways that you may think of, we shall re-establish the centrality and
vital importance of the book in the life of the Armenian church and
nation. We also hope that through our commitment to the Armenian
published works, we shall strengthen our national identity and deepen
and broaden the dialogue with our neighbors in different environments
in which we live.
To read His Holiness message in English click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979356/24882/goto:http://armenianprelacy.org/index.php/news/press-releases/209-pr011212b
). For Armenian click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979357/24882/goto:http://armenianprelacy.org/index.php/news/press-releases/208-pr011212a
).
RELIGIOUS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCILS TO MEET
The Religious and Executive Councils of the Eastern Prelacy will
convene their monthly meeting tomorrow and Saturday, January 13 and
14, at the Prelacy offices in New York.
PARISHES CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON JANUARY 6
Prelacy parishes celebrated the Nativity and Theophany on January 6
with enthusiastic attendance by parishioners of all ages. In all
parishes children were an important part of the celebration.
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan celebrated the Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon on Christmas at St. Illuminators Cathedral,
followed by the Blessing of the Water service. On Christmas Eve he
presided over services at St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York. On
the evening of Christmas Day, His Eminence hosted the traditional
Christmas reception at the Prelacy.
On Christmas Day, Bishop Anoushavan celebrated the Divine Liturgy,
delivered the sermon and officiated over the Blessing of Water service
at St. Sarkis Church. Following the services His Grace went to the Old
Age Home in Flushing, New York, where he announced the Good News to
the residents and staff.
Bishop Anoushavan during the Blessing of Water service at St. Sarkis
Church with Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian and Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der
Kaloustian, altar servers, and Godfather of the Water Blessing.
Bishop Anoushavan at the Old Age Home in Flushing, New York.
SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS IN WAUKEGAN
In continuing the tradition of Avedoum, announcing the Good News of
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian and
Yn. Tamar joined with some parishioners of St. Paul Church in
Waukegan, Illinois, and went to the homes of parishioners to spread
the Good News. Der Hrant serves as pastor of St. Paul Church in
Waukegan and St. Hagop Church in Racine.
CHRISTMAS IN RACINE
Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian at St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, and
deacons and altar servers during the Blessing of the Water ceremony on
Christmas.
Sunday school students at St. Hagop Church present a Christmas
program.
ST. ILLUMINATORS CATHEDRAL PRESENTS HUYSER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
St. Illuminators Cathedral is presenting a performance of Heartbeat of
Our Land by the Cathedrals Huyser Music Ensemble this Saturday,
January 14, 7:30 pm, at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th Street,
(between Madison and Park Avenues), New York City. There will be a
special performance by the AGBU Antranig Dance Ensemble. For
information contact the Cathedral office at 212-689-5880. Tickets are
also available at www.ticketmaster.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979358/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
) and at the box office.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, January 15, First Sunday after Nativity,
are: Isaiah 54:1-13; 1 Timothy 1:1-11; John 2:1-11.
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the
mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been
invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus
said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what
concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother
said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there
were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each
holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars
with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now
draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When
the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know
where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew),
the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the
good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have
become drunk. But y!
ou have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his
signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples
believed in him. (John 2:1-11)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979359/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2012dbr-01.pdf
).
FEAST OF THE NAMING OF OUR LORD
Tomorrow, January 13, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the
Naming of our Lord Jesus Christ, in accordance with the Hebrew
tradition. The commemoration of this event (Matthew 1:20-23; Luke
1:30-32; Luke 2:21) comes seven days after the Feast of Nativity,
which is the eighth day of the octave of Nativity. This event of the
naming and circumcision of our Lord resulted in the tradition for
newborn children of Christians to be baptized eight days after birtha
tradition that is rarely followed in modern times.
BIRTH OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER
This Saturday, January 14, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
of the Birth of St. John the Forerunner (also known as St. John the
Baptist). John is an important figure in the New Testament and is
mentioned prominently in all four Gospels, which indicates that he had
an effective ministry baptizing those who repented their sins. He
announced the coming of one greater than himself who is to come
baptizing not with water but with the Spirit. (Matthew 3:11-12; Mark
1:7-8; Luke 3:16-17; John 1:26-27). According to the account in the
Gospel of Luke, John was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Elizabeth
was a cousin of Mary. John is considered to be the last of the Old
Testament prophets and the precursor of the Messiah. John is one of
the two prime intercessors to Jesus Christ, the other being Mary, the
mother of the Lord.
THE HERMITS: ANTHONY, TRYPHON, BARSAUMA, and ONOUPHRIUS
This Tuesday, January 17, the Armenian Church remembers four early
Christians, the Hermits Anthony, Tryphon, Barsauma, and Onouphrius.
Of the four hermit saints, Anthony is the best known. He lived at the
time of our Lord and he heard the words spoken by Jesus to a wealthy
young man advising, If you will be perfect, go and sell all that you
have and give it to the poor and come follow me. Anthony did exactly
that, lived as a hermit, preached the words of Jesus and encouraged
others to follow his example. The place he had selected to live
became the site of the first monastery and that is why he is
recognized as the father of monasticism. Subsequently many more
brotherhoods were established throughout the world.
Blessed among the fathers, Saint Anthony, who surpassed human nature,
intercede before Christ for our souls. You spent many days without
food, enduring voluntarily all the needs of the flesh; intercede
before Christ for our souls. By your constant remembrance of us before
Christ, be the helper of those who celebrate your memory that we also
may receive praise.
(Canon to Saint Anthony, from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian
Church)
2012 LITURGICAL CALENDAR POSTER
A new item is available at the Prelacya colorful 2012 Liturgical
Calendar Poster of the Armenian Apostolic Church, 27 x 27 inches, for
$5.00 plus shipping and handling. At a glance, one can see the cycle
of feasts and fasts and seasons of the Armenian Church year, which
begins on January 6, 2012, and ends on January 5, 2013. It belongs in
every classroom as well as on Church bulletin boards.
To order, please contact the Prelacy at 212-689-7810 or at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
This Monday, January 16, is a federal holiday in remembrance of Martin
Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader who utilized Christian
principles and Gandhi-style non-violence methods to advance the cause
of justice and equality. He was born on January 15, 1929. Dr. King was
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in Memphis,
Tennessee on April 4, 1968. He was 44 years old.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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/11580968244/4147345/112979360/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
).
February 2Inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters Series,
Searching for Tehlirian, by Eric Bogosian, discussing his writing and
acting career and his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, New York City, 7
to 9 pm. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) and for tickets:
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric.
February 2Grammy composer Hayg Boyadjian will discuss his music during
a noontime Avak luncheon at St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Public is invited.
February 13-16Ghevontiantz Clergy Gathering, Eastern and Canadian
Prelacies, hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 3Mid-Atlantic Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 17Mid-West Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am to
3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) at
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan.
March 24New England Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
March 25Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielians ordination to the priesthood. Save the date.
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.
July 14Sts. Vartanantz Church Ladies Guild and ARS Ani Chapter,
Providence, Rhode Island, A Hye Summer Night VI dance, featuring
Hachig Kazarian, Richard Hagopian, Kenneth Kalajian, Jason Naroian, 8
pm to 1 am; $35 adults; $15 children 16 and under. At the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Mezza will be served. Limited seating. For tickets and
information: 401-434-4467 (Joyce Bagdasarian); 401-354-8770 (Joyce
Yeremian).
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
site.
To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
add [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to
your address book.
Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
credit Crossroads as the source.
Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
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/
January 12, 2012
HOME BLESSING AND CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
The Prelates annual Christmas reception took place on the evening of
January 6 filling the Prelacys reception hall with many well-wishers
who were greeted by the Prelate Archbishop Oshagan and the Vicar
Bishop Anoushavan.
The traditional Home Blessing was conducted by Rev. Fr. Mesrob
Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminators Cathedral, with the
participation of area clergy, Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der Kaloustian,
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New
York, and Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian, pastor of Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey.
The Armenian tradition of Home Blessing is considered essential during
the Christmas and Easter holy days. During this ceremony, the priest
blesses bread, water, and salt, considered to be essential to life. It
is customary to burn incense, echoing the words of the psalmist, Let
my prayer be counted as incense before you. (Psalm 141)
O Christ our God, guardian and hope of all your faithful, protect and
keep in peace your people under the protection of your holy and
venerable cross; and especially this family, their home, the bread,
the salt, and the water. Save them O Lord from visible and invisible
enemies and make them worthy to glorify you with the Father and the
Holy Spirit, now and always, forever and ever. Amen. (Benediction from
the Armenian Blessings of Homes service)
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian conducts the Home Blessing service at the
Prelacy.
Archbishop Oshagan acknowledges Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Carmen
Gulbenkian for their steadfast support of the renovations and
beautification of St. Illuminators Cathedral.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL TRAVEL OVERSEAS
FOR JOINT THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE
Archbishop Oshagan will travel overseas to participate in the Joint
Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Roman Catholic and
Oriental Orthodox churches. This ninth plenary meeting of the
Commission will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from January 16
to 23. Archbishop Oshagan and Archbishop Nareg Alemezian are
representing the Armenian Church (Catholicosate of Cilicia). The
Oriental Orthodox family of churches includes the Armenian, Coptic,
Syrian Orthodox, Ethiopian, and Eritrean churches.
CATHOLICOS ARAM NAMES 2012 YEAR OF ARMENIAN BOOK
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
named 2012 as the Year of the Armenian Book.
His Holiness designation coincides with the 500th anniversary of the
printing of the first book in Armenian utilizing newly-developed
technology, and the recent selection of Yerevan by UNESCO as the Book
Capital of 2012.
His Holiness said: The book is a rich source of knowledge; and
knowledge generates faith and faithfulness, responsibility and
commitment; it enhances self-understanding and promotes mutual respect
and understanding. It is our wish that through these efforts and other
ways that you may think of, we shall re-establish the centrality and
vital importance of the book in the life of the Armenian church and
nation. We also hope that through our commitment to the Armenian
published works, we shall strengthen our national identity and deepen
and broaden the dialogue with our neighbors in different environments
in which we live.
To read His Holiness message in English click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979356/24882/goto:http://armenianprelacy.org/index.php/news/press-releases/209-pr011212b
). For Armenian click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979357/24882/goto:http://armenianprelacy.org/index.php/news/press-releases/208-pr011212a
).
RELIGIOUS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCILS TO MEET
The Religious and Executive Councils of the Eastern Prelacy will
convene their monthly meeting tomorrow and Saturday, January 13 and
14, at the Prelacy offices in New York.
PARISHES CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON JANUARY 6
Prelacy parishes celebrated the Nativity and Theophany on January 6
with enthusiastic attendance by parishioners of all ages. In all
parishes children were an important part of the celebration.
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan celebrated the Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon on Christmas at St. Illuminators Cathedral,
followed by the Blessing of the Water service. On Christmas Eve he
presided over services at St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York. On
the evening of Christmas Day, His Eminence hosted the traditional
Christmas reception at the Prelacy.
On Christmas Day, Bishop Anoushavan celebrated the Divine Liturgy,
delivered the sermon and officiated over the Blessing of Water service
at St. Sarkis Church. Following the services His Grace went to the Old
Age Home in Flushing, New York, where he announced the Good News to
the residents and staff.
Bishop Anoushavan during the Blessing of Water service at St. Sarkis
Church with Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian and Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der
Kaloustian, altar servers, and Godfather of the Water Blessing.
Bishop Anoushavan at the Old Age Home in Flushing, New York.
SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS IN WAUKEGAN
In continuing the tradition of Avedoum, announcing the Good News of
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian and
Yn. Tamar joined with some parishioners of St. Paul Church in
Waukegan, Illinois, and went to the homes of parishioners to spread
the Good News. Der Hrant serves as pastor of St. Paul Church in
Waukegan and St. Hagop Church in Racine.
CHRISTMAS IN RACINE
Rev. Fr. Hrant Kevorkian at St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, and
deacons and altar servers during the Blessing of the Water ceremony on
Christmas.
Sunday school students at St. Hagop Church present a Christmas
program.
ST. ILLUMINATORS CATHEDRAL PRESENTS HUYSER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
St. Illuminators Cathedral is presenting a performance of Heartbeat of
Our Land by the Cathedrals Huyser Music Ensemble this Saturday,
January 14, 7:30 pm, at Florence Gould Hall, 55 E. 59th Street,
(between Madison and Park Avenues), New York City. There will be a
special performance by the AGBU Antranig Dance Ensemble. For
information contact the Cathedral office at 212-689-5880. Tickets are
also available at www.ticketmaster.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979358/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
) and at the box office.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, January 15, First Sunday after Nativity,
are: Isaiah 54:1-13; 1 Timothy 1:1-11; John 2:1-11.
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the
mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been
invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus
said to him, They have no wine. And Jesus said to her, Woman, what
concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come. His mother
said to the servants, Do whatever he tells you. Now standing there
were six stone water jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each
holding twenty or thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, Fill the jars
with water. And they filled them up to the brim. He said to them, Now
draw some out, and take it to the chief steward. So they took it. When
the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did not know
where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew),
the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, Everyone serves the
good wine first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have
become drunk. But y!
ou have kept the good wine until now. Jesus did this, the first of his
signs, in Cana of Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples
believed in him. (John 2:1-11)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11580968244/4147345/112979359/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2012dbr-01.pdf
).
FEAST OF THE NAMING OF OUR LORD
Tomorrow, January 13, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the
Naming of our Lord Jesus Christ, in accordance with the Hebrew
tradition. The commemoration of this event (Matthew 1:20-23; Luke
1:30-32; Luke 2:21) comes seven days after the Feast of Nativity,
which is the eighth day of the octave of Nativity. This event of the
naming and circumcision of our Lord resulted in the tradition for
newborn children of Christians to be baptized eight days after birtha
tradition that is rarely followed in modern times.
BIRTH OF ST. JOHN THE FORERUNNER
This Saturday, January 14, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
of the Birth of St. John the Forerunner (also known as St. John the
Baptist). John is an important figure in the New Testament and is
mentioned prominently in all four Gospels, which indicates that he had
an effective ministry baptizing those who repented their sins. He
announced the coming of one greater than himself who is to come
baptizing not with water but with the Spirit. (Matthew 3:11-12; Mark
1:7-8; Luke 3:16-17; John 1:26-27). According to the account in the
Gospel of Luke, John was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Elizabeth
was a cousin of Mary. John is considered to be the last of the Old
Testament prophets and the precursor of the Messiah. John is one of
the two prime intercessors to Jesus Christ, the other being Mary, the
mother of the Lord.
THE HERMITS: ANTHONY, TRYPHON, BARSAUMA, and ONOUPHRIUS
This Tuesday, January 17, the Armenian Church remembers four early
Christians, the Hermits Anthony, Tryphon, Barsauma, and Onouphrius.
Of the four hermit saints, Anthony is the best known. He lived at the
time of our Lord and he heard the words spoken by Jesus to a wealthy
young man advising, If you will be perfect, go and sell all that you
have and give it to the poor and come follow me. Anthony did exactly
that, lived as a hermit, preached the words of Jesus and encouraged
others to follow his example. The place he had selected to live
became the site of the first monastery and that is why he is
recognized as the father of monasticism. Subsequently many more
brotherhoods were established throughout the world.
Blessed among the fathers, Saint Anthony, who surpassed human nature,
intercede before Christ for our souls. You spent many days without
food, enduring voluntarily all the needs of the flesh; intercede
before Christ for our souls. By your constant remembrance of us before
Christ, be the helper of those who celebrate your memory that we also
may receive praise.
(Canon to Saint Anthony, from the Liturgical Canons of the Armenian
Church)
2012 LITURGICAL CALENDAR POSTER
A new item is available at the Prelacya colorful 2012 Liturgical
Calendar Poster of the Armenian Apostolic Church, 27 x 27 inches, for
$5.00 plus shipping and handling. At a glance, one can see the cycle
of feasts and fasts and seasons of the Armenian Church year, which
begins on January 6, 2012, and ends on January 5, 2013. It belongs in
every classroom as well as on Church bulletin boards.
To order, please contact the Prelacy at 212-689-7810 or at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
This Monday, January 16, is a federal holiday in remembrance of Martin
Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader who utilized Christian
principles and Gandhi-style non-violence methods to advance the cause
of justice and equality. He was born on January 15, 1929. Dr. King was
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in Memphis,
Tennessee on April 4, 1968. He was 44 years old.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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/11580968244/4147345/112979360/24882/goto:http://www.ticketmaster.com
).
February 2Inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters Series,
Searching for Tehlirian, by Eric Bogosian, discussing his writing and
acting career and his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, New York City, 7
to 9 pm. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) and for tickets:
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric.
February 2Grammy composer Hayg Boyadjian will discuss his music during
a noontime Avak luncheon at St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Public is invited.
February 13-16Ghevontiantz Clergy Gathering, Eastern and Canadian
Prelacies, hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 3Mid-Atlantic Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 17Mid-West Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am to
3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) at
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan.
March 24New England Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
March 25Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielians ordination to the priesthood. Save the date.
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.
July 14Sts. Vartanantz Church Ladies Guild and ARS Ani Chapter,
Providence, Rhode Island, A Hye Summer Night VI dance, featuring
Hachig Kazarian, Richard Hagopian, Kenneth Kalajian, Jason Naroian, 8
pm to 1 am; $35 adults; $15 children 16 and under. At the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Mezza will be served. Limited seating. For tickets and
information: 401-434-4467 (Joyce Bagdasarian); 401-354-8770 (Joyce
Yeremian).
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