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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/
IN MEMORIAM
DR. JOHN MANUELIAN
With a deep sense of loss we announce the passing of Dr. John
Manuelian of
Winchester, Massachusetts.
Dr. Manuelian was a faithful and dedicated supporter of the Armenian
Church and community for more than half a century. He served as a
delegate to the World General Assembly of the Holy See of Cilicia, and
as a member and secretary of the Prelacy's Executive Council during
years from 1969 to 1976. He was a Prince of Cilicia, a Pillar of the
Prelacy, and served on the board of trustees of St. Stephen's Armenian
Apostolic Church in
Watertown, Massachusetts. He also served as physician to His Holiness
Catholicos Khoren I and His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II during
numerous pontifical visits to the United States.
Funeral arrangements are not yet complete. Archbishop Oshagan will
officiate over a National (Azkayin) Funeral that will take place at
St. Stephen's Church on Tuesday, October 8. The homecoming wake
service will take place Monday evening, October 7. Full details of the
funeral arrangements
and biography will be sent tomorrow.
May our Lord embrace the soul of His faithful servant and tender the
grace
of His comfort on his family.
BISHOPS SYNOD CONCLUDES
The conference of Armenian Bishops concluded last Friday, September
27. From September 24 through 27, in the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia,
presided over the Bishops Synod of the Armenian Church, the first in
six hundred years. Participating were 62 Archbishops and Bishops of
the Armenian Church from around the world.
During the opening session, the chancellery of the Synod was
established as follows: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop
Oshagan Choloyan were
appointed to serve as co-chairmen; Archbishop Narek Alemezian and
Archbishop Arshak Kachatryan were appointed to serve as secretaries.
The Synod discussed the re-establishment of the tradition of
canonization in the Armenian Church, and specifically focused on the
issue of canonization of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The
canonization of the victims
of the Genocide was adopted in principle. The committee was assigned
the task of reviewing the canon and ritual of canonization, for
presentation and
approval at the next meeting.
The Bishops discussed the work of the Liturgical Committee on the
sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation. The Synod accepted a uniform
text for both services.
The challenges facing the Armenian Church were also discussed at
length, especially concerning the liturgical and religious
instruction, the Church's educational and social mission, and the
preservation of the Armenian identity. These concerns will also be
given priority at the next meeting
of Bishops that will take place in the autumn of 2014.
The Bishops established a foundation to help those in need, especially
children, in Armenia, Artsakh, and Syria. Two million US dollars were
allocated for this foundation.
Catholicoi Karekin II and Aram I closed the Synod with their blessings
and
prayers.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN WILL PRESENT REMEMBRANCE OF CATHOLICOI ZAREH I AND
KHOREN I
Bishop Anoushavan, who just returned to New York from Etchmiadzin
where he
participated in the Synod of Bishops, will travel to Bethesda,
Maryland this weekend, where he will preside over the Divine Liturgy
on Sunday October
6, at Soorp Khatch Church. Following the Liturgy, His Grace will give
a special presentation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
passing of Catholicos Zareh I and the 30th anniversary of the passing
of Catholicos Khoren I.
MUSICAL ARMENIA DEADLINE EXTENDE
Recognizing the importance of discovering and promoting the careers of
exceptionally talented, but not well known, young Armenian musicians
from all over the world, the Eastern Prelacy launched the Musical
Armenia annual concert series in 1982. For more than thirty years the
program has remained true to its objective by encouraging young
Armenian artists and presenting them in recital at Weill Recital Hall
at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
All young soloists and ensembles with at least one member of Armenian
descent are invited to apply. Priority will be given to applicants
currently living or studying in the United States. The deadline for
applications has been extended to October 30, 2013.
For more information and application for the 2014 Musical Armenia
concert click here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/oz883).
ANEC WILL PRESENT `ARMENIAN WOMEN AS ARTISTS AND MOTHERS'
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) is sponsoring a
symposium, `Armenian Women as Artists and Mothers,' in celebration of
the Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family. It will take place this
Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 2-6 pm, at Pashalian Hall,
St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York City. The
lecturers will
be Jennifer Manoukian (Columbia University), Dr. Vartan Matiossian
(ANEC),
and Dr. Melissa Bilal (Columbia University). For more information
about the event, click here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/4r983).
BIBLE STUDY ON ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO ROMANS
An eight-week Bible study program on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans,
will begin on Thursday, October 24, and continue on subsequent
Thursdays up to December 19, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East
27th Street, New York City. The Bible studies will be presented by
Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Executive Director of the Prelacy's Armenian
Religious Education Council (AREC), and is sponsored by AREC and the
Cathedral. Registration, which is required, can be done on line
(www.armenianprelacy.org) or by
contacting the Prelacy at 212-689-7810, [email protected], or
the Cathedral at 212-689-5880, [email protected]. Or click
here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/kka93).
60th ANNIVERARY OF LADIES GUILD CELEBRATED AT ST. STEPHEN CHURCH IN
WATERTOWN
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of
St. Stephen's Ladies Guild and in observance of `The Year of the
Mother of the Armenian Family' as proclaimed by H.H. Aram I,
Catholicos
of the Great House of Cilicia, St. Stephen's Board of Trustees hosted
a Ladies' Guild appreciation banquet on Saturday evening September 28,
2013.
Dr. Raffi Manjikian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, served as the
Master of Ceremonies. The church's pastor, Archpriest Fr. Antranig
Baljian, greeted the faithful and hard-working members of the Ladies
Guild, recognizing them as the mothers of their own families as well
as - collectively - the mother of our church family.
Der Hayr related the story of Tabitha (also called Dorcas) as related
in Acts 9:36-42, and described her as the very first Ladies' Guild
member who used her God-given talents to benefit the church's
mission. Astor Guzelian, whose mother was the first chairlady of the
Guild when it was established in 1953 (three years before the church
was built), highlighted various milestones in the history of the
Guild. Board of Trustees member
Tamar Kanarian developed a moving tribute to the guild members in the
form
of a slide presentation showing images of their various activities
throughout the past decades. Special mention was made of two of the
original members of the very first Ladies' Guild Executive,
Mrs. Anahid Changelian and Mrs. Margaret Merlesena.
The food for the evening was prepared and served by members of the
Board of Trustees and their families. Co-chairs for the event were
Michael Guzelian and Heather Krafian. At the end of the program,
current Guild Chairlady Isabel Avedikian thanked the Board of Trustees
members for their thoughtfulness in hosting such a wonderful event.
Members of St. Stephen's Ladies Guild with Trustee members' daughters
who helped serve the dinner and who represent the next generation of
Ladies' Guild members.
BOOK BLESSING AT EASTERN DIOCESE
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral
attended a book presentation held at the Eastern Diocese of the
Armenian Church in New York City, of a new book, A Place Far Away, by
Vahan Zanoyan. The event was sponsored by the Krikor and Clara Zohrab
Information Center in collaboration with the Diocesan Armenian Studies
program, and the Fund for Armenian Relief. A Place Far Away is a novel
based on the true facts of human trafficking in Armenia and the other
independent states of the former USSR.
Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Vicar of the Eastern Diocese,
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral, and
the author Vahan Zanoyan during the traditional book blessing
(Kinedzon).
DER ARAM'S MISSION IN ARMENIA
Noted journalist Tom Vartabedian has written a feature article
describing the mission work of Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian that has
taken him and his family to Armenia numerous times. Tom writes:
`The affable pastor of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church [Whitinsville] has
made the country his second home and embraces the population he serves
so
religiously and profoundly in the name of salvation. He visits there
3-4 times a year, often with his wife Yn. Margaret and family by his
side. If it
isn't operating a summer camp for orphans in July, it's taking feeble
tin shacks and turning them into respectable dwellings for the
indigent. Over the past 15 years, 175 homes have either been
constructed or
refurbished.'
Der Aram helps raise funds for his projects in Armenia, including a
weekly
lunch served to seniors. To read the full story entitled `One priest's
inexhaustible mission in Armenia,' click here
(http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/0cb93).
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian with the fifty children he directed this
year at the summer camp in
Armenia. The children are selected from children enrolled in the
Prelacy's Orphan Sponsorship Program.
Sixteen members of the Zartarian family of Boxboro, Massachusetts with
Der
Aram and Yeretzgin Margaret and other volunteers who helped build a
home in Armenia in memory of a loved one.
TRIBUTE FOR WRITER/EDUCATOR BEDROS HADJIAN
A tribute for the late writer and educator Bedros Hadjian on the
occasion of the first anniversary of his passing in Buenos Aires, took
place last Sunday under the sponsorship of the New York Chapter of the
Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society. The event took
place in Pashalian Hall at St. Illuminator's Cathedral in New York
City.
Following a memorial service and luncheon, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian
opened the event with a prayer. Rouben Barsoumian, a fellow teacher in
Aleppo's Armenian schools and a lifelong friend, served as the Master
of Ceremonies and invited Dr. Vartan Matiossian, Executive Director of
the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) to speak about
Hadjian's literary legacy.
The program included a reading by Liza Yessaian and a video of a 2011
interview with Hadjian. Closing remarks were offered by Hagop Balian,
editor of
Pakin Literary Review, who was visiting from Paris. He discussed the
contributions of Hadjian and his fellow intellectuals and writers, the
first post-Genocide generation who revived Armenian letters and
culture.
Members of the New York Hamazkayin with Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian,
Dr. Vartan Matiossian, Hagop Balian, Professor Seta Dadoyan, and
Vehanoush Tekian.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, October 6, Fourth Sunday of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross are, Isaiah 17:7-14; 2 Corinthians 13:5-13; Mark
11:27-33.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test
yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless,
indeed, you fail to meet the test! I hope you will find out that we
have not failed. But we pray to God that you may not do anything
wrong-not that
we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right,
though we may seem to have failed. For we cannot do anything against
the truth, but only for the truth. For we rejoice when we are weak and
you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become
perfect. So I write these things while I am away from you, so that
when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that
the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen
to my
appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and
peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the
saints greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:5-13
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/g5b93).
STS. SAHAG AND HAMAZASP, THE PRINCES
Today, Thursday, October 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the lives
of the brothers Sts. Sahag and Hamazasp Ardzroonik, who together with
other Armenian nobles revolted against Arab rule of Armenia. When
captured they were given the choice of renouncing the Christian
religion or death. They refused and were tortured and put to death.
72 HOLY DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
This Saturday, October 5, the Armenian Church commemorates the 72 Holy
Disciples of Christ. The reference comes from the Gospel of Luke
(Chapter 10, Verse 1): `After this the Lord appointed seventy others
and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where
he himself intended to go.' (Note: Some sources say 72 disciples;
others say 70). These disciples remained true to the Lord and their
calling, and spread the Gospel. They were not random choices, but
rather true disciples whose labors
carried the message of the Lord throughout the Roman Empire and
beyond. All of the saints are remembered individually in the
liturgical calendar of the church, but this day is set aside to
remember them collectively.
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee ANEC
Portrait of Catholicos Vazken I, painted by Martiros Saryan
Birth of Vazken I, Catholicos of All Armenians (October 3, 1908)
The 130th Catholicos of All Armenians, Vazken I, had one of the
longest tenures in the history of the Armenian Church, almost forty
years. During his
reign, he presided over the rebirth of the Armenian Church in the
former Soviet Union, after its near destruction in the Stalin period.
He was born in Bucharest (Romania) on October 3, 1908. His father was
a shoemaker and his mother a schoolteacher. His family moved to Odessa
during World War I, where young Levon Baljian received his elementary
education. After returning to Romania, he studied in the
Misakian-Kesimian Armenian school of Bucharest and, from 1924-1926, in
the higher school of trade in Bucharest. He taught in the Armenian
schools of Bucharest from 1929-1943. He graduated from the Faculty of
Philosophy and Letters of the University of Bucharest in 1936 and from
the section of applied pedagogy in 1937. He also published a monthly
in Armenian, Herg, in 1937-1938.
His shift from philosophy to theology led him to study theology and
divinity of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Athens. The Diocesan
Council of the Armenian diocese of Romania decided to send him to
Athens, where he was ordained a celibate priest (vartabed) in
September 1943. Elected locum tenens of the diocese in November, he
later became primate (1947-1955). He was ordained bishop in 1951 and
became simultaneously primate of the Armenian diocese of Bulgaria in
1954.
After the death of Catholicos Kevork VI in 1954, he was elected
Catholicos
of All Armenians in 1955. He managed to assert some degree of
independence
for the Armenian Church, especially after the 1960s, and developed a
wide activity of construction. Many churches were rebuilt during his
tenure, such as the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, the surrounding
churches of St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, St. Shoghagat, the monasteries
of Khor Virap and Geghard, etcetera. He also built several important
buildings in the monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin: the monument to the
victims of the Armenian Genocide, the fountain-memorial dedicated to
Khrimian Hayrig, the Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum, and others.
He published several works, such as `The Armenian of Musa Dagh in the
Work of Franz Werfel' and `Khrimian Hayrig as an Educator.' Thanks to
his efforts, various important Armenian manuscripts were saved and
offered to the Matenadaran, the library of Armenian manuscripts of
Yerevan. Among them were the Vehamayr Gospel (on behalf of his
mother), which was used after the independence of Armenia by the
presidents of the country to give their oath.
During 1988, Vazken I voiced his concerns and his support for the
cause of
the Armenians of Karabagh. He restored the diocese of Artsakh
(Karabagh) of the Armenian Church in 1989 and started the renovation
and reopening of various churches and monasteries of the region.
He was elected an honorary member of the National Academy of Sciences
of Armenia in 1991 and was the first to receive the title of National
Hero in Armenia (1994). The Catholicos passed away on August 18, 1994.
The seminary of Sevan bears his name, the same as a school in
Vanadzor. Two statues remember him in the Vazkenian seminary of Sevan
(2008) and in Holy Etchmiadzin (2010).
Note: Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' are on the
Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
FROM THE BOOKSTORE...
A History of the Land of Artsakh
By Archbishop Sergius Hasan-Jalaliants
Translated by Ka'ren V. Ketendjian
Edited with an Introduction by Robert H. Hewsen
The text of this volume was discovered by Professor Robert Hewson in a
manuscript in the library of the University of Tubingen, Germany in
1984. Its first translation from Classical Armenian is this English
version. The volume by Archbishop Sergius (Sargis) Hasan-Jalaliants,
is an important primary
source for the history of the period and region. It confirms the long
history of the Armenian presence in Artsakh. Professor Hewson's
informative introduction sets the stage for the narrative that
follows.
256 pages with photographs, maps, appendices, notes, glossary and
bibliography
$40.00 plus shipping & handling
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET OUR ONGOING RELIEF EFFORTS FOR THE ARMENIAN
COMMUNITY
IN SYRIA WHERE CONDITIONS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY MORE DIFFICULT.
THE NEED IS REAL.
THE NEED IS GREAT.
DONATIONS TO THE FUND FOR SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF CAN BE MADE ON LINE.
TO DONATE NOW CLICK HERE (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/wxc93) AND
SELECT SYRIAN ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU.
The Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief is a joint effort of: Armenian
Apostolic Church of America (Eastern Prelacy); Armenian Catholic
Eparchy; Armenian
Evangelical Union of North America; Armenian Relief Society (Eastern
USA, Inc.); Armenian Revolutionary Federation.
Thank you for your help.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 5 to October 3-`A Brief Introduction to Modern Armenian
Literature,' a series of five seminars presented on Thursdays, 7 pm to
8:30 pm, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New
York City. Sponsored by the Armenian National Education Committee
(ANEC) and the Cathedral. Presented by Vartan Matiossian, Ph.D.
October 5-Symposium `Armenian Women as Artists and Mothers,' 2-6 pm,
sponsored by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) at
St. Illuminator Cathedral Pashalian Hall, 221 East 27th Street, New
York City, in celebration of the Year of the Mother of the Armenian
Family. Lecturers: Jennifer Manoukian (Columbia University), `Zabel
Yessayan: Mother and Activist,'; Vartan Matiossian (ANEC), `Armen
Ohanian: An Armenian Woman of the World,' and Melissa Bilal (Columbia
University), `Lullabies and Tears: On Armenian Grandmothers and
Granddaughters in Istanbul.'
October 5-St. Paul Monthly Movie Night featuring a documentary about
Our Motherland-Armenia-with introduction by Rev. Fr. Daron Stepanian,
7 pm, at St. Paul Churchy, 645 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan,
Illinois. Light refreshments. This is a free event. For information:
Arda Haroian-Bowles, 847-445-7934.
October 6-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented by
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh
I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at Soorp
Khatch Church, 4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, Maryland.
October 13-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented by
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at
St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New York, under
auspices of Archbishop
Oshagan Choloyan.
October 19-Armenian Friends of America presents `Hye Kef 5' featuring
musicians Leon Janikian, Joe Kouyoumjian, Greg Takvorian, Ken
Kalajian, Ron Raphaelian, and Jay Baronian, 7:30-12:30, Michael's
Function Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Proceeds
to benefit all Armenian churches in Merrimack Valley and New
Hampshire. Tickets: $40 adults; $30 students; includes
individually-served mezza platters. For information/reservations: John
Arzigian 603-560-3826; Sandy Boroyan 978-251-8687; Scott Sahagian
617-699-3581; Peter Gulezian 978-375-1616.
October 19-Annual Bazaar of St. Gregory Church, 135 Goodwin Street,
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, 10 am to 7 pm in church hall. Favorite
Armenian dinners including shish, losh, and chicken kebabs with rice
pilaf. Traditional Armenian and American baked goods including paklava
and spinach-cheese pie. Take-out available by calling
413-543-4763. Raffle drawing with valuable prizes. Admission and
parking are free. For information: 413-543-4763.
October 20-St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, 75th Anniversary
Celebration to begin with Badarak at 10 am at the church, followed by
a gala
`tasting banquet' and program at the Racine Marriott. For information:
Mary M. Olson, 262-681-1535.
October 24 to December 19-St. Paul's Letter to the Romans,
an 8-week Bible study program beginning Thursday, October 24, and
continuing on Thursdays up to December 19 (no session on Thanksgiving,
November 28). Sessions will be presented by Dn. Shant Kazanjian,
Executive Director of the Armenian Religious Education Council
(AREC). Sessions will take place at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221
East 27th Street, New York City,
7:15-8:00 pm, Presentation; 8:00-8:45 pm, Q/A &
Discussion. Registration is required. Register at
www.armenianprelacy.org or contact the Prelacy 212-689-7810, or the
Cathedral at 212-689-5880.
October 27-90th anniversary celebration of St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
Prelate. Immediately after the Divine Liturgy at the church's Founders
Hall,
8701 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128.
November 1 & 2-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 57th
Armenian Bazaar, 10 am to 9:30 pm, at Armenian Cultural & Educational
Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown. Delicious meals (take-out
available), Armenian pastries, Arts and Crafts, Books, Raffles, Attic
Treasures, Auctions, and more. For information: 617-924-7562.
November 2-Mid-West Regional Conference for Clergy, Boards of
Trustees, and NRA Delegates, hosted by All Saints Church, Glenview,
Illinois, beginning at 10 am and ending at 4 pm. Members of Prelacy's
Religious and Executive members will be present.
November 2 & 3-Armenian Fest 2013, Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence,
Rhode Island, presents its Armenian Food Festival at Rhodes on the
Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston. Featuring chicken, losh, and shish
kebabs, and kufta dinners, Armenian delicacies, dancing to live music,
arts and crafts, flea market, gift baskets, children's corner, country
store, jewelry, silent auction, hourly raffles, and grand prize,
$2,000. Children's dance group will perform on Saturday and Sunday at
5 pm. Armenian food and pastry are available all day. Saturday, noon
to 9 pm; Sunday, noon
to 8 pm. Free admission and parking. For information: 401-831-6399.
November 10-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts, presents The Way We Were Ensemble of New York/New
Jersey in their performance of `The Gamavors,' at 2 pm in the church
hall. Coffee and reception with cast will follow performance. Tickets:
$20 adults; $10 children under 12. For tickets: Mary Derderian,
[email protected] or 781-762-4253.
November 15-16-17-Annual Bazaar, Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen
Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
November 16-Public Relations seminar for New England parishes,
directed by Tom Vartabedian, at St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts, beginning at 10 am. Speakers include: Stephen Kurkjian,
three-time Pulitzer
Prize winning journalist from the Boston Globe, and Khatchig
Mouradian, editor of The Armenian Weekly.
November 16 & 17-Annual ART IN FALL Exhibition featuring national and
international Armenian artists, Hovnanian School, 817 River Road, New
Milford, New Jersey. Fine art including oils, mixed media,
photography, and sculpture in classic, modern, and contemporary styles
by 27 artists. Opening Reception, Saturday, 7 to 10 pm. Cocktails and
Hors D'oeuvres, $30 donation. Sunday, 1 to 4 pm, Refreshments, $15
donation.
November 17-Banquet and Program celebrating the `Year of the Armenian
Mother,' organized by the Eastern Prelacy, at Terrace in the Park,
Flushing Meadows Park, New York. Watch for details.
November 24-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented
by Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at
St. Stephen's Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts.
December 7-Annual Church Bazaar of St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, will take place at Christian Reform
Church, 25 Cross
Street, Whitinsville. For information: 508-234-3677.
December 7-Annual Holiday Bake Sale, St. Paul Church, 645 S. Lewis
Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 9 am to 3 pm. Enjoy authentic Armenian &
American pastries and plan to stay for lunch at St. Paul Café. For
information or pre-orders, 847-244-4573.
February 24-26, 2014-Annual Clergy Ghevontiantz Gathering hosted by
Holy Cross Church, 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, New York.
March 28, 2014-Musical Armenia Concert presented by Eastern Prelacy
and Prelacy Ladies Guild, at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, 8 pm.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
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From: Baghdasarian
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/
IN MEMORIAM
DR. JOHN MANUELIAN
With a deep sense of loss we announce the passing of Dr. John
Manuelian of
Winchester, Massachusetts.
Dr. Manuelian was a faithful and dedicated supporter of the Armenian
Church and community for more than half a century. He served as a
delegate to the World General Assembly of the Holy See of Cilicia, and
as a member and secretary of the Prelacy's Executive Council during
years from 1969 to 1976. He was a Prince of Cilicia, a Pillar of the
Prelacy, and served on the board of trustees of St. Stephen's Armenian
Apostolic Church in
Watertown, Massachusetts. He also served as physician to His Holiness
Catholicos Khoren I and His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II during
numerous pontifical visits to the United States.
Funeral arrangements are not yet complete. Archbishop Oshagan will
officiate over a National (Azkayin) Funeral that will take place at
St. Stephen's Church on Tuesday, October 8. The homecoming wake
service will take place Monday evening, October 7. Full details of the
funeral arrangements
and biography will be sent tomorrow.
May our Lord embrace the soul of His faithful servant and tender the
grace
of His comfort on his family.
BISHOPS SYNOD CONCLUDES
The conference of Armenian Bishops concluded last Friday, September
27. From September 24 through 27, in the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia,
presided over the Bishops Synod of the Armenian Church, the first in
six hundred years. Participating were 62 Archbishops and Bishops of
the Armenian Church from around the world.
During the opening session, the chancellery of the Synod was
established as follows: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop
Oshagan Choloyan were
appointed to serve as co-chairmen; Archbishop Narek Alemezian and
Archbishop Arshak Kachatryan were appointed to serve as secretaries.
The Synod discussed the re-establishment of the tradition of
canonization in the Armenian Church, and specifically focused on the
issue of canonization of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The
canonization of the victims
of the Genocide was adopted in principle. The committee was assigned
the task of reviewing the canon and ritual of canonization, for
presentation and
approval at the next meeting.
The Bishops discussed the work of the Liturgical Committee on the
sacraments of Baptism and Chrismation. The Synod accepted a uniform
text for both services.
The challenges facing the Armenian Church were also discussed at
length, especially concerning the liturgical and religious
instruction, the Church's educational and social mission, and the
preservation of the Armenian identity. These concerns will also be
given priority at the next meeting
of Bishops that will take place in the autumn of 2014.
The Bishops established a foundation to help those in need, especially
children, in Armenia, Artsakh, and Syria. Two million US dollars were
allocated for this foundation.
Catholicoi Karekin II and Aram I closed the Synod with their blessings
and
prayers.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN WILL PRESENT REMEMBRANCE OF CATHOLICOI ZAREH I AND
KHOREN I
Bishop Anoushavan, who just returned to New York from Etchmiadzin
where he
participated in the Synod of Bishops, will travel to Bethesda,
Maryland this weekend, where he will preside over the Divine Liturgy
on Sunday October
6, at Soorp Khatch Church. Following the Liturgy, His Grace will give
a special presentation commemorating the 50th anniversary of the
passing of Catholicos Zareh I and the 30th anniversary of the passing
of Catholicos Khoren I.
MUSICAL ARMENIA DEADLINE EXTENDE
Recognizing the importance of discovering and promoting the careers of
exceptionally talented, but not well known, young Armenian musicians
from all over the world, the Eastern Prelacy launched the Musical
Armenia annual concert series in 1982. For more than thirty years the
program has remained true to its objective by encouraging young
Armenian artists and presenting them in recital at Weill Recital Hall
at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
All young soloists and ensembles with at least one member of Armenian
descent are invited to apply. Priority will be given to applicants
currently living or studying in the United States. The deadline for
applications has been extended to October 30, 2013.
For more information and application for the 2014 Musical Armenia
concert click here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/oz883).
ANEC WILL PRESENT `ARMENIAN WOMEN AS ARTISTS AND MOTHERS'
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) is sponsoring a
symposium, `Armenian Women as Artists and Mothers,' in celebration of
the Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family. It will take place this
Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 2-6 pm, at Pashalian Hall,
St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New York City. The
lecturers will
be Jennifer Manoukian (Columbia University), Dr. Vartan Matiossian
(ANEC),
and Dr. Melissa Bilal (Columbia University). For more information
about the event, click here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/4r983).
BIBLE STUDY ON ST. PAUL'S LETTER TO ROMANS
An eight-week Bible study program on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans,
will begin on Thursday, October 24, and continue on subsequent
Thursdays up to December 19, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East
27th Street, New York City. The Bible studies will be presented by
Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Executive Director of the Prelacy's Armenian
Religious Education Council (AREC), and is sponsored by AREC and the
Cathedral. Registration, which is required, can be done on line
(www.armenianprelacy.org) or by
contacting the Prelacy at 212-689-7810, [email protected], or
the Cathedral at 212-689-5880, [email protected]. Or click
here (http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/kka93).
60th ANNIVERARY OF LADIES GUILD CELEBRATED AT ST. STEPHEN CHURCH IN
WATERTOWN
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of
St. Stephen's Ladies Guild and in observance of `The Year of the
Mother of the Armenian Family' as proclaimed by H.H. Aram I,
Catholicos
of the Great House of Cilicia, St. Stephen's Board of Trustees hosted
a Ladies' Guild appreciation banquet on Saturday evening September 28,
2013.
Dr. Raffi Manjikian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, served as the
Master of Ceremonies. The church's pastor, Archpriest Fr. Antranig
Baljian, greeted the faithful and hard-working members of the Ladies
Guild, recognizing them as the mothers of their own families as well
as - collectively - the mother of our church family.
Der Hayr related the story of Tabitha (also called Dorcas) as related
in Acts 9:36-42, and described her as the very first Ladies' Guild
member who used her God-given talents to benefit the church's
mission. Astor Guzelian, whose mother was the first chairlady of the
Guild when it was established in 1953 (three years before the church
was built), highlighted various milestones in the history of the
Guild. Board of Trustees member
Tamar Kanarian developed a moving tribute to the guild members in the
form
of a slide presentation showing images of their various activities
throughout the past decades. Special mention was made of two of the
original members of the very first Ladies' Guild Executive,
Mrs. Anahid Changelian and Mrs. Margaret Merlesena.
The food for the evening was prepared and served by members of the
Board of Trustees and their families. Co-chairs for the event were
Michael Guzelian and Heather Krafian. At the end of the program,
current Guild Chairlady Isabel Avedikian thanked the Board of Trustees
members for their thoughtfulness in hosting such a wonderful event.
Members of St. Stephen's Ladies Guild with Trustee members' daughters
who helped serve the dinner and who represent the next generation of
Ladies' Guild members.
BOOK BLESSING AT EASTERN DIOCESE
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral
attended a book presentation held at the Eastern Diocese of the
Armenian Church in New York City, of a new book, A Place Far Away, by
Vahan Zanoyan. The event was sponsored by the Krikor and Clara Zohrab
Information Center in collaboration with the Diocesan Armenian Studies
program, and the Fund for Armenian Relief. A Place Far Away is a novel
based on the true facts of human trafficking in Armenia and the other
independent states of the former USSR.
Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Vicar of the Eastern Diocese,
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral, and
the author Vahan Zanoyan during the traditional book blessing
(Kinedzon).
DER ARAM'S MISSION IN ARMENIA
Noted journalist Tom Vartabedian has written a feature article
describing the mission work of Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian that has
taken him and his family to Armenia numerous times. Tom writes:
`The affable pastor of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church [Whitinsville] has
made the country his second home and embraces the population he serves
so
religiously and profoundly in the name of salvation. He visits there
3-4 times a year, often with his wife Yn. Margaret and family by his
side. If it
isn't operating a summer camp for orphans in July, it's taking feeble
tin shacks and turning them into respectable dwellings for the
indigent. Over the past 15 years, 175 homes have either been
constructed or
refurbished.'
Der Aram helps raise funds for his projects in Armenia, including a
weekly
lunch served to seniors. To read the full story entitled `One priest's
inexhaustible mission in Armenia,' click here
(http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/0cb93).
Archpriest Fr. Aram Stepanian with the fifty children he directed this
year at the summer camp in
Armenia. The children are selected from children enrolled in the
Prelacy's Orphan Sponsorship Program.
Sixteen members of the Zartarian family of Boxboro, Massachusetts with
Der
Aram and Yeretzgin Margaret and other volunteers who helped build a
home in Armenia in memory of a loved one.
TRIBUTE FOR WRITER/EDUCATOR BEDROS HADJIAN
A tribute for the late writer and educator Bedros Hadjian on the
occasion of the first anniversary of his passing in Buenos Aires, took
place last Sunday under the sponsorship of the New York Chapter of the
Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Society. The event took
place in Pashalian Hall at St. Illuminator's Cathedral in New York
City.
Following a memorial service and luncheon, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian
opened the event with a prayer. Rouben Barsoumian, a fellow teacher in
Aleppo's Armenian schools and a lifelong friend, served as the Master
of Ceremonies and invited Dr. Vartan Matiossian, Executive Director of
the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) to speak about
Hadjian's literary legacy.
The program included a reading by Liza Yessaian and a video of a 2011
interview with Hadjian. Closing remarks were offered by Hagop Balian,
editor of
Pakin Literary Review, who was visiting from Paris. He discussed the
contributions of Hadjian and his fellow intellectuals and writers, the
first post-Genocide generation who revived Armenian letters and
culture.
Members of the New York Hamazkayin with Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian,
Dr. Vartan Matiossian, Hagop Balian, Professor Seta Dadoyan, and
Vehanoush Tekian.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, October 6, Fourth Sunday of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross are, Isaiah 17:7-14; 2 Corinthians 13:5-13; Mark
11:27-33.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test
yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?-unless,
indeed, you fail to meet the test! I hope you will find out that we
have not failed. But we pray to God that you may not do anything
wrong-not that
we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right,
though we may seem to have failed. For we cannot do anything against
the truth, but only for the truth. For we rejoice when we are weak and
you are strong. This is what we pray for, that you may become
perfect. So I write these things while I am away from you, so that
when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that
the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.
Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen
to my
appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and
peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the
saints greet you.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. (2 Corinthians 13:5-13
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://e2.ma/click/cmiqd/4f4cee/g5b93).
STS. SAHAG AND HAMAZASP, THE PRINCES
Today, Thursday, October 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the lives
of the brothers Sts. Sahag and Hamazasp Ardzroonik, who together with
other Armenian nobles revolted against Arab rule of Armenia. When
captured they were given the choice of renouncing the Christian
religion or death. They refused and were tortured and put to death.
72 HOLY DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
This Saturday, October 5, the Armenian Church commemorates the 72 Holy
Disciples of Christ. The reference comes from the Gospel of Luke
(Chapter 10, Verse 1): `After this the Lord appointed seventy others
and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where
he himself intended to go.' (Note: Some sources say 72 disciples;
others say 70). These disciples remained true to the Lord and their
calling, and spread the Gospel. They were not random choices, but
rather true disciples whose labors
carried the message of the Lord throughout the Roman Empire and
beyond. All of the saints are remembered individually in the
liturgical calendar of the church, but this day is set aside to
remember them collectively.
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee ANEC
Portrait of Catholicos Vazken I, painted by Martiros Saryan
Birth of Vazken I, Catholicos of All Armenians (October 3, 1908)
The 130th Catholicos of All Armenians, Vazken I, had one of the
longest tenures in the history of the Armenian Church, almost forty
years. During his
reign, he presided over the rebirth of the Armenian Church in the
former Soviet Union, after its near destruction in the Stalin period.
He was born in Bucharest (Romania) on October 3, 1908. His father was
a shoemaker and his mother a schoolteacher. His family moved to Odessa
during World War I, where young Levon Baljian received his elementary
education. After returning to Romania, he studied in the
Misakian-Kesimian Armenian school of Bucharest and, from 1924-1926, in
the higher school of trade in Bucharest. He taught in the Armenian
schools of Bucharest from 1929-1943. He graduated from the Faculty of
Philosophy and Letters of the University of Bucharest in 1936 and from
the section of applied pedagogy in 1937. He also published a monthly
in Armenian, Herg, in 1937-1938.
His shift from philosophy to theology led him to study theology and
divinity of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Athens. The Diocesan
Council of the Armenian diocese of Romania decided to send him to
Athens, where he was ordained a celibate priest (vartabed) in
September 1943. Elected locum tenens of the diocese in November, he
later became primate (1947-1955). He was ordained bishop in 1951 and
became simultaneously primate of the Armenian diocese of Bulgaria in
1954.
After the death of Catholicos Kevork VI in 1954, he was elected
Catholicos
of All Armenians in 1955. He managed to assert some degree of
independence
for the Armenian Church, especially after the 1960s, and developed a
wide activity of construction. Many churches were rebuilt during his
tenure, such as the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, the surrounding
churches of St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, St. Shoghagat, the monasteries
of Khor Virap and Geghard, etcetera. He also built several important
buildings in the monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin: the monument to the
victims of the Armenian Genocide, the fountain-memorial dedicated to
Khrimian Hayrig, the Alex and Marie Manoogian Museum, and others.
He published several works, such as `The Armenian of Musa Dagh in the
Work of Franz Werfel' and `Khrimian Hayrig as an Educator.' Thanks to
his efforts, various important Armenian manuscripts were saved and
offered to the Matenadaran, the library of Armenian manuscripts of
Yerevan. Among them were the Vehamayr Gospel (on behalf of his
mother), which was used after the independence of Armenia by the
presidents of the country to give their oath.
During 1988, Vazken I voiced his concerns and his support for the
cause of
the Armenians of Karabagh. He restored the diocese of Artsakh
(Karabagh) of the Armenian Church in 1989 and started the renovation
and reopening of various churches and monasteries of the region.
He was elected an honorary member of the National Academy of Sciences
of Armenia in 1991 and was the first to receive the title of National
Hero in Armenia (1994). The Catholicos passed away on August 18, 1994.
The seminary of Sevan bears his name, the same as a school in
Vanadzor. Two statues remember him in the Vazkenian seminary of Sevan
(2008) and in Holy Etchmiadzin (2010).
Note: Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' are on the
Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
FROM THE BOOKSTORE...
A History of the Land of Artsakh
By Archbishop Sergius Hasan-Jalaliants
Translated by Ka'ren V. Ketendjian
Edited with an Introduction by Robert H. Hewsen
The text of this volume was discovered by Professor Robert Hewson in a
manuscript in the library of the University of Tubingen, Germany in
1984. Its first translation from Classical Armenian is this English
version. The volume by Archbishop Sergius (Sargis) Hasan-Jalaliants,
is an important primary
source for the history of the period and region. It confirms the long
history of the Armenian presence in Artsakh. Professor Hewson's
informative introduction sets the stage for the narrative that
follows.
256 pages with photographs, maps, appendices, notes, glossary and
bibliography
$40.00 plus shipping & handling
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 5 to October 3-`A Brief Introduction to Modern Armenian
Literature,' a series of five seminars presented on Thursdays, 7 pm to
8:30 pm, at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221 East 27th Street, New
York City. Sponsored by the Armenian National Education Committee
(ANEC) and the Cathedral. Presented by Vartan Matiossian, Ph.D.
October 5-Symposium `Armenian Women as Artists and Mothers,' 2-6 pm,
sponsored by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) at
St. Illuminator Cathedral Pashalian Hall, 221 East 27th Street, New
York City, in celebration of the Year of the Mother of the Armenian
Family. Lecturers: Jennifer Manoukian (Columbia University), `Zabel
Yessayan: Mother and Activist,'; Vartan Matiossian (ANEC), `Armen
Ohanian: An Armenian Woman of the World,' and Melissa Bilal (Columbia
University), `Lullabies and Tears: On Armenian Grandmothers and
Granddaughters in Istanbul.'
October 5-St. Paul Monthly Movie Night featuring a documentary about
Our Motherland-Armenia-with introduction by Rev. Fr. Daron Stepanian,
7 pm, at St. Paul Churchy, 645 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan,
Illinois. Light refreshments. This is a free event. For information:
Arda Haroian-Bowles, 847-445-7934.
October 6-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented by
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh
I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at Soorp
Khatch Church, 4906 Flint Drive, Bethesda, Maryland.
October 13-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented by
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at
St. Sarkis Church, 38-65 234th Street, Douglaston, New York, under
auspices of Archbishop
Oshagan Choloyan.
October 19-Armenian Friends of America presents `Hye Kef 5' featuring
musicians Leon Janikian, Joe Kouyoumjian, Greg Takvorian, Ken
Kalajian, Ron Raphaelian, and Jay Baronian, 7:30-12:30, Michael's
Function Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Haverhill, Massachusetts. Proceeds
to benefit all Armenian churches in Merrimack Valley and New
Hampshire. Tickets: $40 adults; $30 students; includes
individually-served mezza platters. For information/reservations: John
Arzigian 603-560-3826; Sandy Boroyan 978-251-8687; Scott Sahagian
617-699-3581; Peter Gulezian 978-375-1616.
October 19-Annual Bazaar of St. Gregory Church, 135 Goodwin Street,
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, 10 am to 7 pm in church hall. Favorite
Armenian dinners including shish, losh, and chicken kebabs with rice
pilaf. Traditional Armenian and American baked goods including paklava
and spinach-cheese pie. Take-out available by calling
413-543-4763. Raffle drawing with valuable prizes. Admission and
parking are free. For information: 413-543-4763.
October 20-St. Hagop Church, Racine, Wisconsin, 75th Anniversary
Celebration to begin with Badarak at 10 am at the church, followed by
a gala
`tasting banquet' and program at the Racine Marriott. For information:
Mary M. Olson, 262-681-1535.
October 24 to December 19-St. Paul's Letter to the Romans,
an 8-week Bible study program beginning Thursday, October 24, and
continuing on Thursdays up to December 19 (no session on Thanksgiving,
November 28). Sessions will be presented by Dn. Shant Kazanjian,
Executive Director of the Armenian Religious Education Council
(AREC). Sessions will take place at St. Illuminator's Cathedral, 221
East 27th Street, New York City,
7:15-8:00 pm, Presentation; 8:00-8:45 pm, Q/A &
Discussion. Registration is required. Register at
www.armenianprelacy.org or contact the Prelacy 212-689-7810, or the
Cathedral at 212-689-5880.
October 27-90th anniversary celebration of St. Gregory Church,
Philadelphia, under the auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan,
Prelate. Immediately after the Divine Liturgy at the church's Founders
Hall,
8701 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128.
November 1 & 2-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 57th
Armenian Bazaar, 10 am to 9:30 pm, at Armenian Cultural & Educational
Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown. Delicious meals (take-out
available), Armenian pastries, Arts and Crafts, Books, Raffles, Attic
Treasures, Auctions, and more. For information: 617-924-7562.
November 2-Mid-West Regional Conference for Clergy, Boards of
Trustees, and NRA Delegates, hosted by All Saints Church, Glenview,
Illinois, beginning at 10 am and ending at 4 pm. Members of Prelacy's
Religious and Executive members will be present.
November 2 & 3-Armenian Fest 2013, Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence,
Rhode Island, presents its Armenian Food Festival at Rhodes on the
Pawtuxet, Broad Street, Cranston. Featuring chicken, losh, and shish
kebabs, and kufta dinners, Armenian delicacies, dancing to live music,
arts and crafts, flea market, gift baskets, children's corner, country
store, jewelry, silent auction, hourly raffles, and grand prize,
$2,000. Children's dance group will perform on Saturday and Sunday at
5 pm. Armenian food and pastry are available all day. Saturday, noon
to 9 pm; Sunday, noon
to 8 pm. Free admission and parking. For information: 401-831-6399.
November 10-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts, presents The Way We Were Ensemble of New York/New
Jersey in their performance of `The Gamavors,' at 2 pm in the church
hall. Coffee and reception with cast will follow performance. Tickets:
$20 adults; $10 children under 12. For tickets: Mary Derderian,
[email protected] or 781-762-4253.
November 15-16-17-Annual Bazaar, Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen
Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
November 16-Public Relations seminar for New England parishes,
directed by Tom Vartabedian, at St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts, beginning at 10 am. Speakers include: Stephen Kurkjian,
three-time Pulitzer
Prize winning journalist from the Boston Globe, and Khatchig
Mouradian, editor of The Armenian Weekly.
November 16 & 17-Annual ART IN FALL Exhibition featuring national and
international Armenian artists, Hovnanian School, 817 River Road, New
Milford, New Jersey. Fine art including oils, mixed media,
photography, and sculpture in classic, modern, and contemporary styles
by 27 artists. Opening Reception, Saturday, 7 to 10 pm. Cocktails and
Hors D'oeuvres, $30 donation. Sunday, 1 to 4 pm, Refreshments, $15
donation.
November 17-Banquet and Program celebrating the `Year of the Armenian
Mother,' organized by the Eastern Prelacy, at Terrace in the Park,
Flushing Meadows Park, New York. Watch for details.
November 24-Special program following the Divine Liturgy presented
by Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian commemorating the passing of Catholicos
Zareh I (50th) and Catholicos Khoren I (30th) will take place at
St. Stephen's Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown, Massachusetts.
December 7-Annual Church Bazaar of St. Asdvadzadzin Church,
Whitinsville, Massachusetts, will take place at Christian Reform
Church, 25 Cross
Street, Whitinsville. For information: 508-234-3677.
December 7-Annual Holiday Bake Sale, St. Paul Church, 645 S. Lewis
Avenue, Waukegan, Illinois, 9 am to 3 pm. Enjoy authentic Armenian &
American pastries and plan to stay for lunch at St. Paul Café. For
information or pre-orders, 847-244-4573.
February 24-26, 2014-Annual Clergy Ghevontiantz Gathering hosted by
Holy Cross Church, 255 Spring Avenue, Troy, New York.
March 28, 2014-Musical Armenia Concert presented by Eastern Prelacy
and Prelacy Ladies Guild, at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, 8 pm.
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