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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710
Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
Email: [email protected]
** TOP STORY September 19, 2013
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Armenian Independence Day
** Celebrating Armenia's Independence
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Saturday, September 21, marks the 22nd anniversary of the
establishment of the Republic of Armenia. Celebrations are planned in
the homeland and in Armenian communities across the diaspora.
The rebirth of the Armenian homeland is one of the most momentous
developments in the history of the Armenian people. Armenia's citizens
voted for independence from the Soviet Union on September 21, 1991,
and the resulting free republic became a member of the United Nations
on March 2, 1992.
To mark this 22nd anniversary, the Eastern Diocese and Armenia's UN
Mission are jointly sponsoring a bicycle ride down the East Side of
Manhattan on Saturday, September 21. Participants will meet at
St. Vartan Cathedral (Second Ave. at 34th St., New York) at 10 a.m.,
have a flag-raising ceremony at 10:15, and start the ride at 10:30,
returning to the cathedral by 12 noon for refreshments.
The ride-led by Armenia's UN ambassador Garen Nazarian, cathedral dean
Fr. Mamigon Kiledjian, and Diocesan vicar Fr. Simeon Odabashian-is
free and open to the public. To view a flyer with information on
reservations and other important details, click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ArmINdDayBikeRide_130909.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
.
On Sunday, September 22, parishes of the Eastern Diocese will conduct
the `Order of Thanksgiving Prayer of the Republic of Armenia'. Click
here
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to download the prayer booklet.
May our risen Lord bestow his grace on our homeland, keep it under his
loving protection, and guide all its citizens-our brothers and
sisters-in their heroic work to build a decent, prosperous, and just
society.
** Scripture of the Week
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Is 14:3-17
2 Cor 10:18-11:10
Mk 10:1-12
** Prayer of the Week
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O Lord our God, listen to the voice of supplications of your servants
and keep unshaken the Republic of Armenia, which you restored through
the grace of your mercy. Bless, O Lord, our ancestral land, so that
the site where you first established the blessed paradise would again
bloom with flowers. Bless, O Lord, everything that is good in it, and
especially its appellation, the name Armenia. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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21 September: Armenian Independence Day
22 September: Barekendan of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak
24 September: Holy Virgins Febronia and Maryann, and Shushan, daughter
of Great Vartan
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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Holy Transfiguration Church in Russia
The newly-consecrated Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration,
in Moscow, Russia.
** Holy Transfiguration Cathedral Consecrated in Moscow
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His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, presided over the consecration of the newly-built Cathedral
of the Holy Transfiguration, located in Moscow, Russia, on September
17. The occasion included opening ceremonies for the cathedral's
adjacent cultural complex.
The mammoth cathedral and its surrounding buildings will serve as the
seat of the Armenian Church Diocese of New Nakhichevan and Russia,
whose Primate Bishop Yezras Nersisyan led the seven-year construction
effort, and played a prominent role in the consecration
service. Catholicos Karekin II raised Bishop Yezras to the rank of
`archbishop' on the occasion.
His Holiness Kirill I, the Russian Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow and
All Russia, attended the September 17 ceremony, accompanied by clergy
of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, Nagorno-Karabagh President Bako
Sahakyan, dignitaries of the Armenian and Russian governments, and
cathedral benefactors were also present.
Among the high-ranking figures from the worldwide Armenian Church were
Eastern Diocese Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Western Diocese
Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, United Kingdom Primate Bishop
Vahan Hovhanessian, and Eastern Diocese ecumenical director Archbishop
Vicken Aykazian.
At the conclusion of the consecration service, a cross-shaped
reliquary containing a fragment of a relic of Christ's Holy Cross was
brought to the altar, as a gift from the Catholicos of All Armenians
to the Armenian faithful of the Russian diocese.
Click on the following links to read more
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about the consecration, view a gallery
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of photos, or visit the new website
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of the Armenian Church's Russian Diocese.
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
** Bishops to Convene at Mother See
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In the coming week, an historic gathering of Armenian Church bishops
will convene at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with the blessing
and presence of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of
the Great House of Cilicia.
All of the bishops of the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Church,
including those belonging to the Great House of Cilicia, will
participate in this first-of-its-kind gathering. From the Eastern
Diocese, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and ecumenical
director Archbishop Vicken Aykazian will be taking part in the
proceedings.
The gathering scheduled for September 24-27 will inquire into
important issues and challenges facing our church and the Armenian
people today. His Holiness Karekin II has asked that all the church's
faithful should be encouraged to pray for the success and productivity
of the conference.
In the coming days, may our Lord grant wisdom to his servants, and
guide our church in this and all endeavors.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Abp. Barsamian presents the Relic of St. Vartan.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian displays the cross containing a relic of
St. Vartan the Brave, during the celebration of the 45th anniversary
of St. Vartan Cathedral.
** A "Sanctuary of Hope" Turns 45
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During an inspirational day on Sunday, September 15, more than 200
faithful friends gathered at the Diocesan Center in New York to
celebrate the 45th anniversary of the consecration of St. Vartan
Cathedral.
Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian celebrated the badarak on
the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. During a special
requiem service, the names of more than 150 departed St. Vartan
godfathers and Cathedral Project committee members were read aloud.
A procession led by members of the Knights of Vartan brought the relic
of St. Vartan the Brave into the cathedral. A gift of His Holiness
Karekin II to the Eastern Diocese, the 1500-year-old relic was
unveiled to the American public for the first time during the service.
The congregation-which included numerous descendants of the original
godfathers and founders of the cathedral-adjourned to Haik and Alice
Kavookjian auditorium for a celebratory luncheon, which featured
musical performances, recitations, and inspiring remarks by the
keynote speaker, Prof. Mark Movsesian. Armenia's UN Ambassador Garen
Nazarian and the Primate also offered congratulatory words. A video on
the cathedral concluded the day.
Click on the following links to read more
(http://bit.ly/1a7G5mz?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
about the celebration, read Prof. Movsesian's keynote speech
(http://bit.ly/19i9lpw?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
, view a photo gallery
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, and view a video
(http://bit.ly/16rIXYf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
on St. Vartan Cathedral.
FAR interns
Six FAR scholarship recipients have begun internships at Armenia's
Acopian Center for the Environment.
** Helping to Preserve Armenia's Environment
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Through a new collaboration between the Fund for Armenian Relief and
the American University of Armenia (AUA), recipients of FAR
scholarships and beneficiaries of the Armenian National Science and
Education Fund
(http://bit.ly/1gExp8X?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
's grant program will be included on research teams at the Acopian
Center for the Environment.
Through internships, beneficiaries will gain experience in a
professional setting and familiarize themselves with environmental
concerns facing Armenia. These young scholars and researchers will
work to preserve Armenia's beautiful natural resources for future
generations.
Six FAR scholarship recipients have already been placed as interns to
work with specialists at the Acopian Center on such subjects as
biology, environmental statistics, and the international relations
aspect of environmental policy. These internships make up one segment
of the civic education that FAR beneficiaries receive, in addition to
support through FAR scholarships and stipends.
The Acopian Center for the Environment has been promoting
environmental conservation and restoration in Armenia through
research, education, and community outreach since 1992. To read more
about this effort, click here
(http://bit.ly/15G9Z1E?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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** PARISH NEWS
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Armenian Chorale
Maestro Petrossian and the Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale.
** Armenian Chorale Sings in Worcester
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The Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale presented its 13th annual gala
concert and dinner on Sunday, September 8, at the Armenian Church of
Our Saviour in Worcester, MA.
The chorale's selections included songs from the opera `Anoush' as
well as a rousing rendition of Vara-Vara led by tenor Vasken
Yaghmourian. Konstantin Petrossian directed the chorale.
The concert also featured the `Arevig' Children's Dance Group with
choreography by Ani Yaghmourian. Guest soloist soprano Narine Ojakhyan
enchanted the audience with Armenian and operatic pieces, exhibiting a
powerful voice with delicate shadings and vibrant emotion. Karine
Avanesov accompanied on the piano, with Mark Donabedian on the dumbeg.
Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan cuts the ribbon to dedicate the new plaza
outside Holy Martyrs Church.
** New Church Plaza Dedicated in Bayside
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At the Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, Sunday, September 15, was a
day of celebration and joy, as the community gathered for the
ribbon-cutting and dedication of a new church plaza.
After badarak, parish pastor the Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan
ceremonially cut the ribbon along with Michelle Blandenburgo, niece of
the major donors for the plaza, the late Nazaret and Lillian Der
Kazarian. A traditional antasdan service followed, with Sunday School
students holding basil plants in honor of the Feast of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross.
The parish acknowledged the generosity of the Der Kazarian family, as
well as that of Mr. and Mrs. Hrant Candan, Mr. and Mrs. Stepan
Minakyan, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jamie. To conclude the ceremony,
Fr. Malkhasyan and parish council chair Vartan Ajamian released doves
into the clear blue sky, in honor of the plaza and its benefactors.
Golf Tournament in Worcester
Participants in the Worcester church's annual golf outing.
** Golf Tournament Benefits Dagley Memorial Fund
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The Armenian Church of Our Saviour of Worcester, MA, held its 20th
annual golf tournament on Monday, September 16. Some 108 golfers and
100 sponsors took part in the tournament, which is the parish's
largest fundraiser.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Dagley Memorial Fund,
in memory of the late Fr. Haroutiune and Yn. Patricia Dagley. A former
youth director and assistant to the pastor in Worcester, Fr. Dagley
was the inspiration behind the annual golf tournament.
Wynnewood Parish
Philadelphia-area Sunday School teachers.
** Philadelphia Holds Sunday School Workshop
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Philadelphia-area parishes took part in a five-hour workshop titled
=80=9CWhat Every Sunday School Teacher Needs to Know' on Saturday,
September 14. Greta Wiley and Alice Pakhtigian, co-superintendents of
the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Sunday School of Wynnewood, PA, hosted
the day, working with Nancy Hovnanian, superintendent of the Holy
Trinity Sunday School of Cheltenham, to bring together 16 teachers
from their schools.
Elise Antreassian, coordinator of Christian Education at the Diocese,
facilitated the gathering, along with Nancy Basmajian. `You don't have
to be a teacher by profession to be a great Sunday School teacher. But
there are approaches, understandings, and a core of knowledge that you
do need to `own' in order to be an on-target teacher,' said the
facilitators.
The workshop included a quiz on `Basic Armenian Christian literacy,'
an introduction to best practices in using curriculum, and a lesson
planning exercise. The day ended with an open discussion and a
spiritual self-assessment, confirming that a commitment to one's faith
journey is essential for a great Sunday School teacher.
Further workshops are being scheduled throughout the Diocese for the
2013-14 academic year.
Upcoming Events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Mary Church | Livingston, NJ
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will host its annual Armenian Food
Festival on Saturday, September 21 (1:30-10:30 p.m.) and Sunday,
September 22 (12:30-5:00 p.m.) at the parish's new Toufayan Hall.
The event will feature live music by the John Vartan Band and dancing
by the Hamazkayin Dance Ensemble. Enjoy homemade Armenian food, shish
kebab and other grilled items, pilaf, pastries, lahmajun and other
delicacies. Click here
(http://bit.ly/18MvAnZ?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer, or call the parish office at (973) 533-9794.
St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY
Registration and the first day of St. Vartan Armenian School will take
place Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Classes are geared towards
children ages 2 to 14, with bi-lingual sessions available. For
information, contact the school principal Shakeh Kadehjian at (718)
729-7265, or e-mail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Holy Resurrection Church | New Britain, CT
On Sunday, September 22, at 12:30 p.m., Matthew Karanian will present
a photographic slide show and talk on his latest book, Armenia and
Karabakh: The Stone Garden Travel Guide. Admission is free and open to
the public; copies of the book will be available for purchase and
signing by the author. The event is being co-sponsored with the city's
St. Stephen's Church. Holy Resurrection Church is located at 1910
Stanley St., in New Britain.
St. James Church | Richmond, VA
St. James Church of Richmond, VA, will hold its food festival on
September 19-22. Enjoy Armenian food and music, featuring members of
the Akh'tamar Dance Ensemble performing with the parish's own dance
group. St. James Church is located at 834 Pepper Ave., Richmond,
VA. For information, log onto the parish website
(http://bit.ly/1a7LQRa?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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St. Stepanos Church | Elberon, NJ
St. Stepanos Church will hold its Independence Day picnic on Sunday,
September 22, on the church grounds. The picnic will follow church
services and last until 7 p.m. St. Stepanos Church is located at 1184
Ocean Ave., Elberon, NJ. To view a flyer, click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ElberonPicnincFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese +E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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Holy Trinity Church | Cambridge, MA
Holy Trinity's `1000 Club' will hold its annual Fall Dinner and
drawing on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the church's
Charles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall (145 Brattle St.,
Cambridge). Enjoy losh kebab and kheyma dinners. Open to the public,
with tickets on sale at the door, and the raffle drawing at 8 p.m.
For information, contact the church office at (617) 354-0632, e-mail
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) , or view a flyer by
clicking here
(http://bit.ly/1baY0wl?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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St. John Church | Southfield, MI
St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit will hold its 44th annual
=80=9CLand of Noah's Ark Festival,' Friday through Sunday, September
27-29. Visitors can tour the church sanctuary and its adjacent Alex
and Marie Manoogian Museum, learn some elementary Armenian, feast on a
full array of Armenian delicacies, shop at the vendors' booths, and
enjoy Armenian music.
For information call (248) 569-3405 or visit the parish website
(http://bit.ly/14bzwvt?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
. Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/Detroit_Fest_Flyer_2013.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Dio cese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer (which includes details of the pre-festival events on
September 20-26).
Holy Cross Church | New York, NY
Celebrate the church's name day and the 27th annual pilgrimage to
Charkhapan Sourp Asdvadzadzin on Sunday, September 29. A traditional
madagh meal, program, and awarding of the Mabel Fenner scholarships
will follow badarak. Admission is free. Holy Cross is located at 580
W. 187th St., New York.
Holy Ascension Church | Trumbull, CT
On Friday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m., the Holy Ascension Church of
Trumbull, CT, will hold a traditional kinetson ceremony to honor the
publication of a new book by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Untzag Nalbandian,
titled Fate, Faith, Fun. Via Armenian and English vignettes, the book
follows Fr. Nalbandian's life journey in different parts of the world.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside at the book presentation and
commemoration of Fr. Nalbandian's 35th ordination anniversary. The
event is open to the public, and books will be available for
purchase. RSVP to Sonia Trapasso at (203) 916-7156, or via e-mail at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Holy Ascension Church
is located at 1460 Huntington Tpk., Trumbull, CT.
St. James Church | Watertown, MA
On Saturday, October 5, St. James' ACYOA Seniors will host a Fall
Reunion Dance, featuring music by Markos and the Hayasa Band. All ages
welcome; mezze will be served. Click to view a flyer
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/WatertownDanceFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese +E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
with ticket information. To reserve, contact Aaron Derderian at (781)
264-8680, or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Holy Translators Church | Framingham, MA
On the weekend of October 5-6, Holy Translators Church of Framingham,
MA, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its consecration. The
celebration will include a dinner-dance on Saturday evening at the
Verve Crowne Plaza in Natick, MA.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside over the badarak on Sunday, which
will include ordinations of deacons and tbirs. For information or to
make reservations, log onto the parish website
(http://bit.ly/18dOo0E?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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** EVENTS
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Karine Poghosyan
Pianist Kariné Poghosyan.
** Bach and Liszt at the Cathedral
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Pianist Kariné Poghosyan, with the St. Vartan Chamber Orchestra, will
present a concert at St. Vartan Cathedral on Wednesday, September 25,
at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring selections by Bach and Liszt, the event is part of the
2013-14 season of `Concerts @ Saint Vartan.' A reception will follow.
Click here
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to view a flyer with ticket information.
Khrimian Hayrig
Catholicos Mkrtich I, affectionately known as "Khrimian Hayrig."
** Khrimian Lyceum Embarks on 26th Year
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The Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum will begin its academic year on
Saturday, September 28, at New York's Diocesan Center. The cultural
education school for Armenian teens began in 1987, and is an offering
of the Diocesan Armenian Studies program.
This year a pair of recent Khrimian Lyceum alumni-Tamar Tokman of the
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, and Armen Bijimenian of the Holy
Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY-will serve on the staff. The lyceum is
also welcoming two new instructors: Ani Manuelian and Hovhannes
Khosdeghian.
The Khrymian Lyceum program is also being implemented at the
St. Kevork Church of Houston, TX, with a pilot program in the works at
the St. James Church of Evanston, IL. For information, contact
Armenian Studies coordinator Gilda Kupelian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
A Place Far Away
** Author's Talk with Vahan Zanoyan
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The Eastern Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, in
collaboration with the Diocesan Armenian Studies program and the Fund
for Armenian Relief, will present a talk by author Vahan Zanoyan on
Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m.
Mr. Zanoyan will discuss his recent book, A Place Far Away, which
deals with the horrors of human trafficking in Armenia. The event,
followed by a reception, will take place in Haik and Alice Kavookjian
Auditorium at the Diocesan Center in New York. Admission is free.
Click here
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to view a flyer.
** YOUTH NEWS
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Retreat Schedule
** ACYOA Plans Retreat for Young Adults
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The prophet Ezekiel talked about a new heart and a new spirit;
St. Paul wrote of a new creation and a new life; and Jesus himself
proclaims "Behold, I make all things new!" (Rev 21:5).
"Called to a New Life' is the title of a one-day regional retreat on
Saturday, October 5, for young adults in the New England area. The
ACYOA Central Council will be sponsoring the day-long program at Holy
Trinity Church in Cambridge, MA.
Young adults 18 years old and over are encouraged to join the retreat,
which will explore the fresh and transforming message of the Gospel,
and how it instructs our daily lives. There is no registration fee;
but interested young adults are asked to register by sending an e-mail
message no later than September 30 to [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) . Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ACYOARetreatFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer with information.
From: Baghdasarian
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710
Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
Email: [email protected]
** TOP STORY September 19, 2013
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Armenian Independence Day
** Celebrating Armenia's Independence
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Saturday, September 21, marks the 22nd anniversary of the
establishment of the Republic of Armenia. Celebrations are planned in
the homeland and in Armenian communities across the diaspora.
The rebirth of the Armenian homeland is one of the most momentous
developments in the history of the Armenian people. Armenia's citizens
voted for independence from the Soviet Union on September 21, 1991,
and the resulting free republic became a member of the United Nations
on March 2, 1992.
To mark this 22nd anniversary, the Eastern Diocese and Armenia's UN
Mission are jointly sponsoring a bicycle ride down the East Side of
Manhattan on Saturday, September 21. Participants will meet at
St. Vartan Cathedral (Second Ave. at 34th St., New York) at 10 a.m.,
have a flag-raising ceremony at 10:15, and start the ride at 10:30,
returning to the cathedral by 12 noon for refreshments.
The ride-led by Armenia's UN ambassador Garen Nazarian, cathedral dean
Fr. Mamigon Kiledjian, and Diocesan vicar Fr. Simeon Odabashian-is
free and open to the public. To view a flyer with information on
reservations and other important details, click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ArmINdDayBikeRide_130909.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
.
On Sunday, September 22, parishes of the Eastern Diocese will conduct
the `Order of Thanksgiving Prayer of the Republic of Armenia'. Click
here
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to download the prayer booklet.
May our risen Lord bestow his grace on our homeland, keep it under his
loving protection, and guide all its citizens-our brothers and
sisters-in their heroic work to build a decent, prosperous, and just
society.
** Scripture of the Week
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Is 14:3-17
2 Cor 10:18-11:10
Mk 10:1-12
** Prayer of the Week
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O Lord our God, listen to the voice of supplications of your servants
and keep unshaken the Republic of Armenia, which you restored through
the grace of your mercy. Bless, O Lord, our ancestral land, so that
the site where you first established the blessed paradise would again
bloom with flowers. Bless, O Lord, everything that is good in it, and
especially its appellation, the name Armenia. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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21 September: Armenian Independence Day
22 September: Barekendan of the Fast of the Holy Cross of Varak
24 September: Holy Virgins Febronia and Maryann, and Shushan, daughter
of Great Vartan
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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Holy Transfiguration Church in Russia
The newly-consecrated Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Transfiguration,
in Moscow, Russia.
** Holy Transfiguration Cathedral Consecrated in Moscow
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His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, presided over the consecration of the newly-built Cathedral
of the Holy Transfiguration, located in Moscow, Russia, on September
17. The occasion included opening ceremonies for the cathedral's
adjacent cultural complex.
The mammoth cathedral and its surrounding buildings will serve as the
seat of the Armenian Church Diocese of New Nakhichevan and Russia,
whose Primate Bishop Yezras Nersisyan led the seven-year construction
effort, and played a prominent role in the consecration
service. Catholicos Karekin II raised Bishop Yezras to the rank of
`archbishop' on the occasion.
His Holiness Kirill I, the Russian Orthodox Patriarch of Moscow and
All Russia, attended the September 17 ceremony, accompanied by clergy
of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Armenia's President Serge Sargsyan, Nagorno-Karabagh President Bako
Sahakyan, dignitaries of the Armenian and Russian governments, and
cathedral benefactors were also present.
Among the high-ranking figures from the worldwide Armenian Church were
Eastern Diocese Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Western Diocese
Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, United Kingdom Primate Bishop
Vahan Hovhanessian, and Eastern Diocese ecumenical director Archbishop
Vicken Aykazian.
At the conclusion of the consecration service, a cross-shaped
reliquary containing a fragment of a relic of Christ's Holy Cross was
brought to the altar, as a gift from the Catholicos of All Armenians
to the Armenian faithful of the Russian diocese.
Click on the following links to read more
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about the consecration, view a gallery
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of photos, or visit the new website
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of the Armenian Church's Russian Diocese.
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
** Bishops to Convene at Mother See
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In the coming week, an historic gathering of Armenian Church bishops
will convene at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with the blessing
and presence of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of
the Great House of Cilicia.
All of the bishops of the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Church,
including those belonging to the Great House of Cilicia, will
participate in this first-of-its-kind gathering. From the Eastern
Diocese, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and ecumenical
director Archbishop Vicken Aykazian will be taking part in the
proceedings.
The gathering scheduled for September 24-27 will inquire into
important issues and challenges facing our church and the Armenian
people today. His Holiness Karekin II has asked that all the church's
faithful should be encouraged to pray for the success and productivity
of the conference.
In the coming days, may our Lord grant wisdom to his servants, and
guide our church in this and all endeavors.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Abp. Barsamian presents the Relic of St. Vartan.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian displays the cross containing a relic of
St. Vartan the Brave, during the celebration of the 45th anniversary
of St. Vartan Cathedral.
** A "Sanctuary of Hope" Turns 45
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During an inspirational day on Sunday, September 15, more than 200
faithful friends gathered at the Diocesan Center in New York to
celebrate the 45th anniversary of the consecration of St. Vartan
Cathedral.
Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian celebrated the badarak on
the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. During a special
requiem service, the names of more than 150 departed St. Vartan
godfathers and Cathedral Project committee members were read aloud.
A procession led by members of the Knights of Vartan brought the relic
of St. Vartan the Brave into the cathedral. A gift of His Holiness
Karekin II to the Eastern Diocese, the 1500-year-old relic was
unveiled to the American public for the first time during the service.
The congregation-which included numerous descendants of the original
godfathers and founders of the cathedral-adjourned to Haik and Alice
Kavookjian auditorium for a celebratory luncheon, which featured
musical performances, recitations, and inspiring remarks by the
keynote speaker, Prof. Mark Movsesian. Armenia's UN Ambassador Garen
Nazarian and the Primate also offered congratulatory words. A video on
the cathedral concluded the day.
Click on the following links to read more
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about the celebration, read Prof. Movsesian's keynote speech
(http://bit.ly/19i9lpw?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
, view a photo gallery
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, and view a video
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on St. Vartan Cathedral.
FAR interns
Six FAR scholarship recipients have begun internships at Armenia's
Acopian Center for the Environment.
** Helping to Preserve Armenia's Environment
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Through a new collaboration between the Fund for Armenian Relief and
the American University of Armenia (AUA), recipients of FAR
scholarships and beneficiaries of the Armenian National Science and
Education Fund
(http://bit.ly/1gExp8X?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
's grant program will be included on research teams at the Acopian
Center for the Environment.
Through internships, beneficiaries will gain experience in a
professional setting and familiarize themselves with environmental
concerns facing Armenia. These young scholars and researchers will
work to preserve Armenia's beautiful natural resources for future
generations.
Six FAR scholarship recipients have already been placed as interns to
work with specialists at the Acopian Center on such subjects as
biology, environmental statistics, and the international relations
aspect of environmental policy. These internships make up one segment
of the civic education that FAR beneficiaries receive, in addition to
support through FAR scholarships and stipends.
The Acopian Center for the Environment has been promoting
environmental conservation and restoration in Armenia through
research, education, and community outreach since 1992. To read more
about this effort, click here
(http://bit.ly/15G9Z1E?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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** PARISH NEWS
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Armenian Chorale
Maestro Petrossian and the Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale.
** Armenian Chorale Sings in Worcester
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The Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale presented its 13th annual gala
concert and dinner on Sunday, September 8, at the Armenian Church of
Our Saviour in Worcester, MA.
The chorale's selections included songs from the opera `Anoush' as
well as a rousing rendition of Vara-Vara led by tenor Vasken
Yaghmourian. Konstantin Petrossian directed the chorale.
The concert also featured the `Arevig' Children's Dance Group with
choreography by Ani Yaghmourian. Guest soloist soprano Narine Ojakhyan
enchanted the audience with Armenian and operatic pieces, exhibiting a
powerful voice with delicate shadings and vibrant emotion. Karine
Avanesov accompanied on the piano, with Mark Donabedian on the dumbeg.
Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan cuts the ribbon to dedicate the new plaza
outside Holy Martyrs Church.
** New Church Plaza Dedicated in Bayside
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At the Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, Sunday, September 15, was a
day of celebration and joy, as the community gathered for the
ribbon-cutting and dedication of a new church plaza.
After badarak, parish pastor the Rev. Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan
ceremonially cut the ribbon along with Michelle Blandenburgo, niece of
the major donors for the plaza, the late Nazaret and Lillian Der
Kazarian. A traditional antasdan service followed, with Sunday School
students holding basil plants in honor of the Feast of the Exaltation
of the Holy Cross.
The parish acknowledged the generosity of the Der Kazarian family, as
well as that of Mr. and Mrs. Hrant Candan, Mr. and Mrs. Stepan
Minakyan, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jamie. To conclude the ceremony,
Fr. Malkhasyan and parish council chair Vartan Ajamian released doves
into the clear blue sky, in honor of the plaza and its benefactors.
Golf Tournament in Worcester
Participants in the Worcester church's annual golf outing.
** Golf Tournament Benefits Dagley Memorial Fund
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The Armenian Church of Our Saviour of Worcester, MA, held its 20th
annual golf tournament on Monday, September 16. Some 108 golfers and
100 sponsors took part in the tournament, which is the parish's
largest fundraiser.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Dagley Memorial Fund,
in memory of the late Fr. Haroutiune and Yn. Patricia Dagley. A former
youth director and assistant to the pastor in Worcester, Fr. Dagley
was the inspiration behind the annual golf tournament.
Wynnewood Parish
Philadelphia-area Sunday School teachers.
** Philadelphia Holds Sunday School Workshop
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Philadelphia-area parishes took part in a five-hour workshop titled
=80=9CWhat Every Sunday School Teacher Needs to Know' on Saturday,
September 14. Greta Wiley and Alice Pakhtigian, co-superintendents of
the St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Sunday School of Wynnewood, PA, hosted
the day, working with Nancy Hovnanian, superintendent of the Holy
Trinity Sunday School of Cheltenham, to bring together 16 teachers
from their schools.
Elise Antreassian, coordinator of Christian Education at the Diocese,
facilitated the gathering, along with Nancy Basmajian. `You don't have
to be a teacher by profession to be a great Sunday School teacher. But
there are approaches, understandings, and a core of knowledge that you
do need to `own' in order to be an on-target teacher,' said the
facilitators.
The workshop included a quiz on `Basic Armenian Christian literacy,'
an introduction to best practices in using curriculum, and a lesson
planning exercise. The day ended with an open discussion and a
spiritual self-assessment, confirming that a commitment to one's faith
journey is essential for a great Sunday School teacher.
Further workshops are being scheduled throughout the Diocese for the
2013-14 academic year.
Upcoming Events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Mary Church | Livingston, NJ
St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, will host its annual Armenian Food
Festival on Saturday, September 21 (1:30-10:30 p.m.) and Sunday,
September 22 (12:30-5:00 p.m.) at the parish's new Toufayan Hall.
The event will feature live music by the John Vartan Band and dancing
by the Hamazkayin Dance Ensemble. Enjoy homemade Armenian food, shish
kebab and other grilled items, pilaf, pastries, lahmajun and other
delicacies. Click here
(http://bit.ly/18MvAnZ?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer, or call the parish office at (973) 533-9794.
St. Vartan Cathedral | New York, NY
Registration and the first day of St. Vartan Armenian School will take
place Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Classes are geared towards
children ages 2 to 14, with bi-lingual sessions available. For
information, contact the school principal Shakeh Kadehjian at (718)
729-7265, or e-mail [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Holy Resurrection Church | New Britain, CT
On Sunday, September 22, at 12:30 p.m., Matthew Karanian will present
a photographic slide show and talk on his latest book, Armenia and
Karabakh: The Stone Garden Travel Guide. Admission is free and open to
the public; copies of the book will be available for purchase and
signing by the author. The event is being co-sponsored with the city's
St. Stephen's Church. Holy Resurrection Church is located at 1910
Stanley St., in New Britain.
St. James Church | Richmond, VA
St. James Church of Richmond, VA, will hold its food festival on
September 19-22. Enjoy Armenian food and music, featuring members of
the Akh'tamar Dance Ensemble performing with the parish's own dance
group. St. James Church is located at 834 Pepper Ave., Richmond,
VA. For information, log onto the parish website
(http://bit.ly/1a7LQRa?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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St. Stepanos Church | Elberon, NJ
St. Stepanos Church will hold its Independence Day picnic on Sunday,
September 22, on the church grounds. The picnic will follow church
services and last until 7 p.m. St. Stepanos Church is located at 1184
Ocean Ave., Elberon, NJ. To view a flyer, click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ElberonPicnincFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese +E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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Holy Trinity Church | Cambridge, MA
Holy Trinity's `1000 Club' will hold its annual Fall Dinner and
drawing on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the church's
Charles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall (145 Brattle St.,
Cambridge). Enjoy losh kebab and kheyma dinners. Open to the public,
with tickets on sale at the door, and the raffle drawing at 8 p.m.
For information, contact the church office at (617) 354-0632, e-mail
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) , or view a flyer by
clicking here
(http://bit.ly/1baY0wl?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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St. John Church | Southfield, MI
St. John Armenian Church of Greater Detroit will hold its 44th annual
=80=9CLand of Noah's Ark Festival,' Friday through Sunday, September
27-29. Visitors can tour the church sanctuary and its adjacent Alex
and Marie Manoogian Museum, learn some elementary Armenian, feast on a
full array of Armenian delicacies, shop at the vendors' booths, and
enjoy Armenian music.
For information call (248) 569-3405 or visit the parish website
(http://bit.ly/14bzwvt?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
. Click here
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to view a flyer (which includes details of the pre-festival events on
September 20-26).
Holy Cross Church | New York, NY
Celebrate the church's name day and the 27th annual pilgrimage to
Charkhapan Sourp Asdvadzadzin on Sunday, September 29. A traditional
madagh meal, program, and awarding of the Mabel Fenner scholarships
will follow badarak. Admission is free. Holy Cross is located at 580
W. 187th St., New York.
Holy Ascension Church | Trumbull, CT
On Friday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m., the Holy Ascension Church of
Trumbull, CT, will hold a traditional kinetson ceremony to honor the
publication of a new book by parish pastor Rev. Fr. Untzag Nalbandian,
titled Fate, Faith, Fun. Via Armenian and English vignettes, the book
follows Fr. Nalbandian's life journey in different parts of the world.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside at the book presentation and
commemoration of Fr. Nalbandian's 35th ordination anniversary. The
event is open to the public, and books will be available for
purchase. RSVP to Sonia Trapasso at (203) 916-7156, or via e-mail at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) . Holy Ascension Church
is located at 1460 Huntington Tpk., Trumbull, CT.
St. James Church | Watertown, MA
On Saturday, October 5, St. James' ACYOA Seniors will host a Fall
Reunion Dance, featuring music by Markos and the Hayasa Band. All ages
welcome; mezze will be served. Click to view a flyer
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/WatertownDanceFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese +E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
with ticket information. To reserve, contact Aaron Derderian at (781)
264-8680, or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
Holy Translators Church | Framingham, MA
On the weekend of October 5-6, Holy Translators Church of Framingham,
MA, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its consecration. The
celebration will include a dinner-dance on Saturday evening at the
Verve Crowne Plaza in Natick, MA.
Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside over the badarak on Sunday, which
will include ordinations of deacons and tbirs. For information or to
make reservations, log onto the parish website
(http://bit.ly/18dOo0E?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
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** EVENTS
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Karine Poghosyan
Pianist Kariné Poghosyan.
** Bach and Liszt at the Cathedral
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Pianist Kariné Poghosyan, with the St. Vartan Chamber Orchestra, will
present a concert at St. Vartan Cathedral on Wednesday, September 25,
at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring selections by Bach and Liszt, the event is part of the
2013-14 season of `Concerts @ Saint Vartan.' A reception will follow.
Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/BachLisztConcert.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer with ticket information.
Khrimian Hayrig
Catholicos Mkrtich I, affectionately known as "Khrimian Hayrig."
** Khrimian Lyceum Embarks on 26th Year
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The Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum will begin its academic year on
Saturday, September 28, at New York's Diocesan Center. The cultural
education school for Armenian teens began in 1987, and is an offering
of the Diocesan Armenian Studies program.
This year a pair of recent Khrimian Lyceum alumni-Tamar Tokman of the
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, and Armen Bijimenian of the Holy
Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY-will serve on the staff. The lyceum is
also welcoming two new instructors: Ani Manuelian and Hovhannes
Khosdeghian.
The Khrymian Lyceum program is also being implemented at the
St. Kevork Church of Houston, TX, with a pilot program in the works at
the St. James Church of Evanston, IL. For information, contact
Armenian Studies coordinator Gilda Kupelian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
A Place Far Away
** Author's Talk with Vahan Zanoyan
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The Eastern Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, in
collaboration with the Diocesan Armenian Studies program and the Fund
for Armenian Relief, will present a talk by author Vahan Zanoyan on
Thursday, September 26, at 7 p.m.
Mr. Zanoyan will discuss his recent book, A Place Far Away, which
deals with the horrors of human trafficking in Armenia. The event,
followed by a reception, will take place in Haik and Alice Kavookjian
Auditorium at the Diocesan Center in New York. Admission is free.
Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/APlaceFarAwayFlyerSmall.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Dio cese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer.
** YOUTH NEWS
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Retreat Schedule
** ACYOA Plans Retreat for Young Adults
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The prophet Ezekiel talked about a new heart and a new spirit;
St. Paul wrote of a new creation and a new life; and Jesus himself
proclaims "Behold, I make all things new!" (Rev 21:5).
"Called to a New Life' is the title of a one-day regional retreat on
Saturday, October 5, for young adults in the New England area. The
ACYOA Central Council will be sponsoring the day-long program at Holy
Trinity Church in Cambridge, MA.
Young adults 18 years old and over are encouraged to join the retreat,
which will explore the fresh and transforming message of the Gospel,
and how it instructs our daily lives. There is no registration fee;
but interested young adults are asked to register by sending an e-mail
message no later than September 30 to [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) . Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/ACYOARetreatFlyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=2bbf80b344-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-2bbf80b344-159688434)
to view a flyer with information.
From: Baghdasarian