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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/
April 25, 2014
EASTER IN ANTELIAS
On Easter Sunday, Armenian members of the Lebanese parliament,
ministers, civil society representatives, and more than a thousand
faithful attended the Holy Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Gregory
the Illuminator in Antelias, Lebanon . His Holiness Aram I based his
Easter sermon on the message of the angel at Jesus' empty tomb
(Matthew 28:5-7). The Catholicos said that the cross and the
resurrection of Jesus were at the core of Christian faith and the
pattern of Christian history, including Armenian history.
`In spite of all their suffering, Armenians continue their journey
of faith, upholding the Christian principles of justice, peace, and freedom.'
His Holiness also addressed the current situation of Christians in the
Middle East, Syria, and Lebanon. He said that the Middle East is the
home of Christianity and that Christians have remained attached to
their land despite persecutions and sufferings, contributing
profoundly to the flourishing of the region. Our roots are here and so
is our future, His Holiness said. Addressing the situation in Syria,
he said that it was unacceptable that the
Aramaic-speaking population was evicted from the historical Christian
village of Ma'alouia and that the Armenians in Kessab were attacked by
rebels supported by Turkey. The Catholicos asserted that Christians
and Muslims have lived together for centuries and will again build
their lives together.
EASTER AND HOLY WEEK AT PRELACY PARISHES
St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts
The St. Stephen's congregation taking Communion on Easter Sunday.
Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian with the parishioners whose feet were
washed on Maundy Thursday. In celebration of `The Year of the
Elderly,' elderly parishioners were invited to participate in the
foot-washing ceremony.
St. Gregory Church, Granite City, Illinois
Bishop Anoushavan with altar servers and parishioners following Easter
service.
All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois
Maundy Thursday services were celebrated by Bishop Anoushavan at All
saints Church, seen here with Archpriest Fr. Zareh Sahagian and the
twelve participants in the Washing of the Feet ceremony.
Parishioners filled the pews at All Saints Church.
St. Paul Church, Waukegan, Illinois
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian celebrated the Easter Eve Divine Liturgy
at St. Paul Church, Waukegan, Illinois. He is shown here with
Rev. Fr. Daron Stepanian, pastor, and deacons, altar servers, choir
and parishioners.
St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts
Members of the Sassoun chapter of the AYF in North Andover,
Massachusetts,
sponsored an Easter Day Bake Sale at St. Gregory Church. Proceeds
benefitted the relief fund for Kessab and travel expenses for the
junior seminar.
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR AMBASSADOR NAZARIAN
A farewell reception for Ambassador and Mrs. Garen Nazarian took place
on Friday, April 11, in Kavookjian Hall of the Diocese of the Armenian
Church,
sponsored by the church and community organizations in the
metropolitan area. Mr. Nazarian has served as the Permanent
Representative of the Republic
of Armenia to the United Nations for the past five years.
Archbishop Oshagan, as well as members of the Eastern Prelacy's
Religious and Executive Councils attended. In his comments, Archbishop
Oshagan described Mr. Nazarian as a distinguished representative of
Armenia who was ever-vigilant to protect the interests of Armenia. His
Eminence also praised the ambassador for serving the Armenian American
community with care.
`He was always accessible, always ready to listen, always prepared
to support the community. It is, therefore, with a sense of sadness
that we say farewell to Ambassador and Mrs. Nazarian. However, this is
just a temporary farewell. Our paths will surely converge again,
during their continuing service to Armenia.'
Archbishop Oshagan speaking at the farewell reception for Ambassador
and Mrs. Garen Nazarian.
SAVE THE DATES FOR NRA
The 2014 National Representative Assembly (NRA), along with the Clergy
Conference, and the Conference of the National Association of Ladies
Guilds (NALG), will take place May 13-17, hosted by St. Sarkis Church,
Dearborn, Michigan. Delegates and guests will find more information
here (http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/wtxyeb).
DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
St. Gregory of Datev Institute will hold its 28th annual summer
program for youth ages 13-18 at St. Mary of Providence Center in
Elverson, Pennsylvania, from June 29 to July 6, 2014. The program is
sponsored by the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Council
(AREC).
For information and registration, please visit the Prelacy website
(armenianprelacy.org/arec/datev).
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, April 27, New Sunday are: Luke 4:14-30;
Acts 5:31-6:7; James 3:1-12; John 1:1-17; John 21:5-25; Matthew
27:50-61; John 20:26-31.
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was
with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among
them and said,
`Peace be with you.' Then he said to Thomas, `Put your finger here and
see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt
but believe.' Thomas answered him, `My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to
him, `Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those
who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which
are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may
come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that
through believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:26-31)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/cmyyeb).
(Note: Beginning Monday, April 28 and continuing until Pentecost (June
8) each day four Gospels are read in the following order: 1)
Morning-Luke; 2) Midday-John; 3) Evening-Matthew; 4) Evening
dismissal-Mark).
NEW SUNDAY
This Sunday, April 27, is New Sunday (Nor Kiraki). Easter Sunday is
followed by a period of fifty days (Hinoonk) during which there are no
fasting days or saints days. This period from the Resurrection to
Pentecost (Hogegaloost) is dedicated to the glorification of the
Resurrection. Each of the seven Sundays of Hinoonk has a special name.
This Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, is called New Sunday,
since the first day of the week through Christ's Resurrection became
consecrated and Sunday became a dominical day. It is also called
Second Easter (Grgazadiz), which literally means `Easter repeated,'
because it is the eighth day of Easter and a day similar to Easter.
Today, you new peoples, with the heavenly and radiant angels let us
sing to the renewer of the human race who died and arose for us,
saying: May your resurrection be glorified.
Today, sons of Sion, born sons of God by grace in the font for the
renewal for the tomb, saying: May your resurrection be glorified.
Children of faith, celebrating today the feast of Jerusalem on high,
renew the garment of your souls and with the sons of light of the new
Sion bless Christ the King, saying: May your resurrection be
glorified.(Prayer for New Sunday from the Liturgical Canons of the
Armenian Church)
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Self portrait by Panos Terlemezian
Komitas Vardapet by Panos Terlemezian
Death of Panos Terlemezian
(April 30, 1941)
Many Armenian intellectuals were also involved in the movement of
national liberation at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the
twentieth century. Painter Panos Terlemezian was one of them.
He was born in Aygestan, the Armenian suburb of the city of Van, on
March 3, 1865. His father was a farmer. After studying at the
elementary school, he attended the Van Central College (1881-1886),
which he graduated with honors. He became a teacher, while at the same
time he joined the first Armenian political party, the Armenagan
Organization, founded in 1885.
His political activities attracted the attention of the Turkish
government, which tried him in absentia. In 1893 he escaped to Persia
and later to Tiflis, in the Russian Empire. After working for a while
there, he 1895 he moved to St. Petersburg, where he entered the school
of the Art Society. The Turkish government had him imprisoned in 1897
and sent to prison in Tiflis and then in Yerevan, from where he was
exiled to Persia. In 1898 he clandestinely traveled to Paris and
entered the Académie Julian in 1899. He graduated in 1904, when he won
the first prize for his works in the academy's exhibition. His work
`The Entrance of the Monastery of Sanahin' (1904) won the gold medal
of an all-European exhibition in
Munich (Germany).
After living and creating in Armenia between 1905 and 1908, he
returned to Paris for the next two years. In 1910 he moved to
Constantinople, where he lived and exhibited until 1913, when he
returned to Van. He was one of the seven members of the military
authority that led the successful self-defense of Van in April-May
1915 and allowed some 200,000 Armenians of the town and the
environment to save their lives. After the evacuation of the town and
the emigration of the population towards the Caucasus, he settled in
Tiflis, where he participated in the organization of the Union of
Armenian Artists.
After the end of the war, Terlemezian lived again on the move. He was
in Constantinople, Italy and France between 1919 and 1922, and crossed
the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, where he lived for the next
five years, always painting and giving exhibitions. Finally, in 1928
he settled in Soviet
Armenia, where he continued producing landscapes, a genre where he
excelled, and portraits of celebrated Armenians. He received the title
of People's Artist in 1935. He passed away on April 30, 1941. The Art
School (now Art College) of Yerevan bears his name.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' are on
the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org)
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crises in Syria, including the recent upheaval in Kessab, need our
financial assistance.
Please keep this community in your prayers, your hearts, and your
pocketbooks.
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://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/sezyeb)
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
ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CORNER
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Real Heroes Are Heroes Everywhere
Heroes have been around since the beginning of time. Classical
Armenian used the word Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶ (tiutsazn, literally
`of the lineage of gods') with the meaning `hero.' This is how the
mythical founder of the Armenian nation, Haig, was known by all
Armenian historians of ancient and medieval times: Õ=80Õ¡ÕµÕ¯
Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶ (Haig tiutsazn).
However, in modern times, both Armenian and English share the common
word hero. While this word of Greek origin (á¼¥Ï=81Ï=89Ï=82, hḠ-
rÅ=8Ds) entered Middle English language via Latin in the fourteenth
century, it entered the Armenian language much later. According to
famous linguist Hrachia Adjarian, Armenian Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½ (heros
=80=9Chero') and all nouns, adjectives and verbs derived from it are
only found in the modern Armenian language. It is likely that it
entered
Armenian via French héros. The word tiutsazn from the old language was
not displaced, but used along with heros, although the latter acquired
a more colloquial use.
Thus, nowadays you can say that General Antranig is an azkayin heros
(Õ¡Õ¦Õ£Õ¡ÕµÕ«Õ¶ Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½, =80=9Cnational hero'), but nothing
prohibits saying that he was an
azkayin tiutsazn. Or, since we are evocating the Armenian Genocide,
one can perfectly honor any of the few actions of self-defense, either
the successful ones (like Van or Musa Dagh) or the not successful ones
(like Shabin Karahisar or Urfa), by referring to them as a herosamard
(Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½Õ¡Õ´Õ¡Ö=80Õ¿, `battle of heroes'), and use tiutsaznamard
(Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶Õ¡Õ´Õ¡Ö=80Õ¿) as a synonym. The memory of the
peaceful people who were forced to fight for their survival rather
than choosing death in exile deserves to be enhanced.
CNN CRITICIZES OBAMA STATEMENT
Although President Obama issued a strong statement on the occasion of
Martyrs Day of April 24, 2014, he again failed to use the word
"genocide." In this clip CNN criticizes the President's failure. Watch
the clip below.
(http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/86zyeb)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 25-St. Illuminator's Cathedral presents a solo concert at 7:30
pm, featuring tenor Kevork Hadjian in commemoration of the 99th
anniversary of the Genocide. For information: 212-689-5880.
April 26-Armenian Relief Society, Agnouni, Bergen, Shake, and Spitak
New Jersey chapters, present Emmy award winner, Bared Maronian, in his
new documentary film, `Women of 1915,' 7:30 pm, Sts. Vartanantz
Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey. Donation $50
(light meal will be served). For information: Arpi Misserlian
973-907-2898; Talin Daghlian 201-446-2316.
April 26-Armenian Genocide Walk in Philadelphia. Registration 12 noon
at Independence Visitor Center (Market Street between 5th and 6th
Streets). Walk begins at 1 pm, followed by program at 2 pm. Featured
speakers: George Aghjayan, `Why Western Armenia'; Pennsylvania State
Senator Daylin Leach, representative of the 17th District. Free bus
transportation from St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church and St. Gregory
Church. For information: [email protected] and
www.armeniangenocidewalk.com.
April 27-Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of Merrimack Valley
observance, 3 pm, North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St., Arev
Armenian Folk Ensemble performing; joint requiem service by MV
Armenian churches; reception to follow; complimentary admission.
April 27-Annual Times Square Gathering, in commemoration of the 99th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Sponsored by the Knights and
Daughters of Vartan with the support and participation of all churches
and organizations. Free bus transportation from area Armenian
churches, and other locations.
May 1-Avak luncheon at noon, St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street,
North Andover, Massachusetts. Speaker: Tom Vartabedian, `A 50-Year
Retrospective into Armenian American Journalism,' with stores and
photos.
May 9-Armenian Relief Society Mayr Chapter of New York presents
=80=9CA Mother's Day Dinner Dance,' featuring the Akhtamar Dance
Ensemble and music by Khajag, at the Armenian Center, 69-23 47th
Avenue, Woodside, New York. Adults $40; children (under 10) $15. For
reservations: Anais, 718-392-6982 or Anahid 718-263-9325.
May 10-Unveiling of new genocide memorial by Lowell City Hall,
sponsored by the Armenian Genocide Monument Committee of Merrimack
Valley, 10 am, downtown procession, followed by program at City Hall
and reception in St. Ann's Church at noon. Musical interlude by
soloist Sevan Dulgarian. Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, MC.
May 10-`Remembering Zahrad' on the 90th anniversary of his
birth. Sponsored by the Esayan-Getronagan Alumni of New York, 8 pm at
Kalustyan Hall, Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, Bayside, New
York. Featuring: Arto Krimian, Dr. Herand Markarian, Zivart
Balikjian, Berge Turabian. Admission is free.
May 11-Mothers Day Brunch organized by the Board of Trustees of
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, following the Divine
Liturgy. Program will follow. Admission by donation.
May 16-Eastern Prelacy's National Representative Assembly (NRA)
banquet hosted by St. Sarkis Church (Dearborn) at Double Tree Hotel
Banquet Hall, 5801 Southfield Service Drive, Detroit. Cocktails 7 pm;
dinner 8 pm. Ticket donation, $50. For reservations contact the church
office, 313-336-6200 before May 9.
May 21-Benefit for Boston's Armenian Heritage Park, =80=9CChefs Party
for Our Park!' Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6:30 pm,
with participation of more than 15 of Boston's top chefs. Go to
www.ArmenianHeritagePark.org for information.
May 13-17-Clergy Conference and National Representative Assembly, and
Annual Conference of the National Association of Ladies' Guilds (NALG)
of the Eastern Prelacy, hosted by St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn,
Michigan.
May 18-St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday school
year-end hantes, 4 pm.
May 18-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, ARS Havadk
Chapter Bingo Luncheon.
May 24-96th anniversary of Armenian independence sponsored by Lowell
`Aharonian' ARF, 6 pm, St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Dinner, entertainment, and speaker, Baku
pogrom survivor Anna Turcotte, author of `Nowhere, A story of Exile.'
Admission: $20 adults; $10 students.
May 31-The Armenian Bar Association presents a panel discussion about
`Ongoing Legal Efforts and Challenges to Preserve Armenian Antiquities
and Cultural Property,' at Association of the Bar of the City of New
York, 42 West 44th Street, New York City (between 5th and 6th
Avenues), 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Free admission. For information: Denise
Darmanian [email protected] or 917-848-0968.
May 31-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies' Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Homemade
Lahmajoon. $15 for each class; $40 for three classes.
June 1-Ladies Guild Annual Brunch, St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New
York.
June 1-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Sunday School
trip to Boston.
June 8-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies' Guild
Hot Dog Social.
June 16-17-St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Sunday School Teens
Seminar at Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center, Clarkston,
Michigan.
June 24-26-Vacation Bible Camp for preschool (age 4) to 6th grade
students at St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, from 10 am to 2
pm. Religious activities, lessons, crafts, and games. For information:
313-336-6200.
June 28-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Mock
Manti. $15 for each class; $40 for three classes.
June 29 - July 6, 2014: St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program
for youth ages 13-18 at the St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson,
Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC). For information, contact the AREC office at
212.689.7810 or at [email protected].
July 14-39th Annual St. Sarkis Golf & Tennis Classic, Meadowbrook
Country Club, Northville, Michigan. $250 donation for golf breakfast,
lunch, and banquet. $125 donation banquet only. Reservations:
313-336-6200.
July 26-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Boereg. $15
for each class; $40 for three classes.
August 17-St. Sarkis Church (Dearborn) Grape Blessing Family Fun
Picnic at Kensington Park, Kensington, Michigan. Good food, music,
biking, soccer, dancing, magician, swimming, playscape, kids games,
door prizes, face painting, tavloo tournament and more.
October 3-St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday
School Dinner Dance Gala.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
site.
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Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected]
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/
April 25, 2014
EASTER IN ANTELIAS
On Easter Sunday, Armenian members of the Lebanese parliament,
ministers, civil society representatives, and more than a thousand
faithful attended the Holy Liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Gregory
the Illuminator in Antelias, Lebanon . His Holiness Aram I based his
Easter sermon on the message of the angel at Jesus' empty tomb
(Matthew 28:5-7). The Catholicos said that the cross and the
resurrection of Jesus were at the core of Christian faith and the
pattern of Christian history, including Armenian history.
`In spite of all their suffering, Armenians continue their journey
of faith, upholding the Christian principles of justice, peace, and freedom.'
His Holiness also addressed the current situation of Christians in the
Middle East, Syria, and Lebanon. He said that the Middle East is the
home of Christianity and that Christians have remained attached to
their land despite persecutions and sufferings, contributing
profoundly to the flourishing of the region. Our roots are here and so
is our future, His Holiness said. Addressing the situation in Syria,
he said that it was unacceptable that the
Aramaic-speaking population was evicted from the historical Christian
village of Ma'alouia and that the Armenians in Kessab were attacked by
rebels supported by Turkey. The Catholicos asserted that Christians
and Muslims have lived together for centuries and will again build
their lives together.
EASTER AND HOLY WEEK AT PRELACY PARISHES
St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts
The St. Stephen's congregation taking Communion on Easter Sunday.
Archpriest Fr. Antranig Baljian with the parishioners whose feet were
washed on Maundy Thursday. In celebration of `The Year of the
Elderly,' elderly parishioners were invited to participate in the
foot-washing ceremony.
St. Gregory Church, Granite City, Illinois
Bishop Anoushavan with altar servers and parishioners following Easter
service.
All Saints Church, Glenview, Illinois
Maundy Thursday services were celebrated by Bishop Anoushavan at All
saints Church, seen here with Archpriest Fr. Zareh Sahagian and the
twelve participants in the Washing of the Feet ceremony.
Parishioners filled the pews at All Saints Church.
St. Paul Church, Waukegan, Illinois
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian celebrated the Easter Eve Divine Liturgy
at St. Paul Church, Waukegan, Illinois. He is shown here with
Rev. Fr. Daron Stepanian, pastor, and deacons, altar servers, choir
and parishioners.
St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts
Members of the Sassoun chapter of the AYF in North Andover,
Massachusetts,
sponsored an Easter Day Bake Sale at St. Gregory Church. Proceeds
benefitted the relief fund for Kessab and travel expenses for the
junior seminar.
FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR AMBASSADOR NAZARIAN
A farewell reception for Ambassador and Mrs. Garen Nazarian took place
on Friday, April 11, in Kavookjian Hall of the Diocese of the Armenian
Church,
sponsored by the church and community organizations in the
metropolitan area. Mr. Nazarian has served as the Permanent
Representative of the Republic
of Armenia to the United Nations for the past five years.
Archbishop Oshagan, as well as members of the Eastern Prelacy's
Religious and Executive Councils attended. In his comments, Archbishop
Oshagan described Mr. Nazarian as a distinguished representative of
Armenia who was ever-vigilant to protect the interests of Armenia. His
Eminence also praised the ambassador for serving the Armenian American
community with care.
`He was always accessible, always ready to listen, always prepared
to support the community. It is, therefore, with a sense of sadness
that we say farewell to Ambassador and Mrs. Nazarian. However, this is
just a temporary farewell. Our paths will surely converge again,
during their continuing service to Armenia.'
Archbishop Oshagan speaking at the farewell reception for Ambassador
and Mrs. Garen Nazarian.
SAVE THE DATES FOR NRA
The 2014 National Representative Assembly (NRA), along with the Clergy
Conference, and the Conference of the National Association of Ladies
Guilds (NALG), will take place May 13-17, hosted by St. Sarkis Church,
Dearborn, Michigan. Delegates and guests will find more information
here (http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/wtxyeb).
DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM FOR YOUTH
St. Gregory of Datev Institute will hold its 28th annual summer
program for youth ages 13-18 at St. Mary of Providence Center in
Elverson, Pennsylvania, from June 29 to July 6, 2014. The program is
sponsored by the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education Council
(AREC).
For information and registration, please visit the Prelacy website
(armenianprelacy.org/arec/datev).
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, April 27, New Sunday are: Luke 4:14-30;
Acts 5:31-6:7; James 3:1-12; John 1:1-17; John 21:5-25; Matthew
27:50-61; John 20:26-31.
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was
with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among
them and said,
`Peace be with you.' Then he said to Thomas, `Put your finger here and
see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt
but believe.' Thomas answered him, `My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to
him, `Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those
who have not seen and yet have come to believe.'
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which
are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may
come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that
through believing you may have life in his name. (John 20:26-31)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/cmyyeb).
(Note: Beginning Monday, April 28 and continuing until Pentecost (June
8) each day four Gospels are read in the following order: 1)
Morning-Luke; 2) Midday-John; 3) Evening-Matthew; 4) Evening
dismissal-Mark).
NEW SUNDAY
This Sunday, April 27, is New Sunday (Nor Kiraki). Easter Sunday is
followed by a period of fifty days (Hinoonk) during which there are no
fasting days or saints days. This period from the Resurrection to
Pentecost (Hogegaloost) is dedicated to the glorification of the
Resurrection. Each of the seven Sundays of Hinoonk has a special name.
This Sunday, the first Sunday after Easter, is called New Sunday,
since the first day of the week through Christ's Resurrection became
consecrated and Sunday became a dominical day. It is also called
Second Easter (Grgazadiz), which literally means `Easter repeated,'
because it is the eighth day of Easter and a day similar to Easter.
Today, you new peoples, with the heavenly and radiant angels let us
sing to the renewer of the human race who died and arose for us,
saying: May your resurrection be glorified.
Today, sons of Sion, born sons of God by grace in the font for the
renewal for the tomb, saying: May your resurrection be glorified.
Children of faith, celebrating today the feast of Jerusalem on high,
renew the garment of your souls and with the sons of light of the new
Sion bless Christ the King, saying: May your resurrection be
glorified.(Prayer for New Sunday from the Liturgical Canons of the
Armenian Church)
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Self portrait by Panos Terlemezian
Komitas Vardapet by Panos Terlemezian
Death of Panos Terlemezian
(April 30, 1941)
Many Armenian intellectuals were also involved in the movement of
national liberation at the end of the nineteenth and beginning of the
twentieth century. Painter Panos Terlemezian was one of them.
He was born in Aygestan, the Armenian suburb of the city of Van, on
March 3, 1865. His father was a farmer. After studying at the
elementary school, he attended the Van Central College (1881-1886),
which he graduated with honors. He became a teacher, while at the same
time he joined the first Armenian political party, the Armenagan
Organization, founded in 1885.
His political activities attracted the attention of the Turkish
government, which tried him in absentia. In 1893 he escaped to Persia
and later to Tiflis, in the Russian Empire. After working for a while
there, he 1895 he moved to St. Petersburg, where he entered the school
of the Art Society. The Turkish government had him imprisoned in 1897
and sent to prison in Tiflis and then in Yerevan, from where he was
exiled to Persia. In 1898 he clandestinely traveled to Paris and
entered the Académie Julian in 1899. He graduated in 1904, when he won
the first prize for his works in the academy's exhibition. His work
`The Entrance of the Monastery of Sanahin' (1904) won the gold medal
of an all-European exhibition in
Munich (Germany).
After living and creating in Armenia between 1905 and 1908, he
returned to Paris for the next two years. In 1910 he moved to
Constantinople, where he lived and exhibited until 1913, when he
returned to Van. He was one of the seven members of the military
authority that led the successful self-defense of Van in April-May
1915 and allowed some 200,000 Armenians of the town and the
environment to save their lives. After the evacuation of the town and
the emigration of the population towards the Caucasus, he settled in
Tiflis, where he participated in the organization of the Union of
Armenian Artists.
After the end of the war, Terlemezian lived again on the move. He was
in Constantinople, Italy and France between 1919 and 1922, and crossed
the Atlantic Ocean to the United States, where he lived for the next
five years, always painting and giving exhibitions. Finally, in 1928
he settled in Soviet
Armenia, where he continued producing landscapes, a genre where he
excelled, and portraits of celebrated Armenians. He received the title
of People's Artist in 1935. He passed away on April 30, 1941. The Art
School (now Art College) of Yerevan bears his name.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' are on
the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org)
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crises in Syria, including the recent upheaval in Kessab, need our
financial assistance.
Please keep this community in your prayers, your hearts, and your
pocketbooks.
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.
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Eparchy; Armenian
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Thank you for your help
ARMENIAN LANGUAGE CORNER
(Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee[ANEC])
Real Heroes Are Heroes Everywhere
Heroes have been around since the beginning of time. Classical
Armenian used the word Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶ (tiutsazn, literally
`of the lineage of gods') with the meaning `hero.' This is how the
mythical founder of the Armenian nation, Haig, was known by all
Armenian historians of ancient and medieval times: Õ=80Õ¡ÕµÕ¯
Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶ (Haig tiutsazn).
However, in modern times, both Armenian and English share the common
word hero. While this word of Greek origin (á¼¥Ï=81Ï=89Ï=82, hḠ-
rÅ=8Ds) entered Middle English language via Latin in the fourteenth
century, it entered the Armenian language much later. According to
famous linguist Hrachia Adjarian, Armenian Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½ (heros
=80=9Chero') and all nouns, adjectives and verbs derived from it are
only found in the modern Armenian language. It is likely that it
entered
Armenian via French héros. The word tiutsazn from the old language was
not displaced, but used along with heros, although the latter acquired
a more colloquial use.
Thus, nowadays you can say that General Antranig is an azkayin heros
(Õ¡Õ¦Õ£Õ¡ÕµÕ«Õ¶ Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½, =80=9Cnational hero'), but nothing
prohibits saying that he was an
azkayin tiutsazn. Or, since we are evocating the Armenian Genocide,
one can perfectly honor any of the few actions of self-defense, either
the successful ones (like Van or Musa Dagh) or the not successful ones
(like Shabin Karahisar or Urfa), by referring to them as a herosamard
(Õ°Õ¥Ö=80Õ¸Õ½Õ¡Õ´Õ¡Ö=80Õ¿, `battle of heroes'), and use tiutsaznamard
(Õ¤Õ«Ö=82Ö=81Õ¡Õ¦Õ¶Õ¡Õ´Õ¡Ö=80Õ¿) as a synonym. The memory of the
peaceful people who were forced to fight for their survival rather
than choosing death in exile deserves to be enhanced.
CNN CRITICIZES OBAMA STATEMENT
Although President Obama issued a strong statement on the occasion of
Martyrs Day of April 24, 2014, he again failed to use the word
"genocide." In this clip CNN criticizes the President's failure. Watch
the clip below.
(http://t.e2ma.net/click/w91oe/4f4cee/86zyeb)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 25-St. Illuminator's Cathedral presents a solo concert at 7:30
pm, featuring tenor Kevork Hadjian in commemoration of the 99th
anniversary of the Genocide. For information: 212-689-5880.
April 26-Armenian Relief Society, Agnouni, Bergen, Shake, and Spitak
New Jersey chapters, present Emmy award winner, Bared Maronian, in his
new documentary film, `Women of 1915,' 7:30 pm, Sts. Vartanantz
Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey. Donation $50
(light meal will be served). For information: Arpi Misserlian
973-907-2898; Talin Daghlian 201-446-2316.
April 26-Armenian Genocide Walk in Philadelphia. Registration 12 noon
at Independence Visitor Center (Market Street between 5th and 6th
Streets). Walk begins at 1 pm, followed by program at 2 pm. Featured
speakers: George Aghjayan, `Why Western Armenia'; Pennsylvania State
Senator Daylin Leach, representative of the 17th District. Free bus
transportation from St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Church and St. Gregory
Church. For information: [email protected] and
www.armeniangenocidewalk.com.
April 27-Armenian Genocide Commemorative Committee of Merrimack Valley
observance, 3 pm, North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St., Arev
Armenian Folk Ensemble performing; joint requiem service by MV
Armenian churches; reception to follow; complimentary admission.
April 27-Annual Times Square Gathering, in commemoration of the 99th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Sponsored by the Knights and
Daughters of Vartan with the support and participation of all churches
and organizations. Free bus transportation from area Armenian
churches, and other locations.
May 1-Avak luncheon at noon, St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street,
North Andover, Massachusetts. Speaker: Tom Vartabedian, `A 50-Year
Retrospective into Armenian American Journalism,' with stores and
photos.
May 9-Armenian Relief Society Mayr Chapter of New York presents
=80=9CA Mother's Day Dinner Dance,' featuring the Akhtamar Dance
Ensemble and music by Khajag, at the Armenian Center, 69-23 47th
Avenue, Woodside, New York. Adults $40; children (under 10) $15. For
reservations: Anais, 718-392-6982 or Anahid 718-263-9325.
May 10-Unveiling of new genocide memorial by Lowell City Hall,
sponsored by the Armenian Genocide Monument Committee of Merrimack
Valley, 10 am, downtown procession, followed by program at City Hall
and reception in St. Ann's Church at noon. Musical interlude by
soloist Sevan Dulgarian. Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, MC.
May 10-`Remembering Zahrad' on the 90th anniversary of his
birth. Sponsored by the Esayan-Getronagan Alumni of New York, 8 pm at
Kalustyan Hall, Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, Bayside, New
York. Featuring: Arto Krimian, Dr. Herand Markarian, Zivart
Balikjian, Berge Turabian. Admission is free.
May 11-Mothers Day Brunch organized by the Board of Trustees of
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, following the Divine
Liturgy. Program will follow. Admission by donation.
May 16-Eastern Prelacy's National Representative Assembly (NRA)
banquet hosted by St. Sarkis Church (Dearborn) at Double Tree Hotel
Banquet Hall, 5801 Southfield Service Drive, Detroit. Cocktails 7 pm;
dinner 8 pm. Ticket donation, $50. For reservations contact the church
office, 313-336-6200 before May 9.
May 21-Benefit for Boston's Armenian Heritage Park, =80=9CChefs Party
for Our Park!' Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 6:30 pm,
with participation of more than 15 of Boston's top chefs. Go to
www.ArmenianHeritagePark.org for information.
May 13-17-Clergy Conference and National Representative Assembly, and
Annual Conference of the National Association of Ladies' Guilds (NALG)
of the Eastern Prelacy, hosted by St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn,
Michigan.
May 18-St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday school
year-end hantes, 4 pm.
May 18-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, ARS Havadk
Chapter Bingo Luncheon.
May 24-96th anniversary of Armenian independence sponsored by Lowell
`Aharonian' ARF, 6 pm, St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Dinner, entertainment, and speaker, Baku
pogrom survivor Anna Turcotte, author of `Nowhere, A story of Exile.'
Admission: $20 adults; $10 students.
May 31-The Armenian Bar Association presents a panel discussion about
`Ongoing Legal Efforts and Challenges to Preserve Armenian Antiquities
and Cultural Property,' at Association of the Bar of the City of New
York, 42 West 44th Street, New York City (between 5th and 6th
Avenues), 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Free admission. For information: Denise
Darmanian [email protected] or 917-848-0968.
May 31-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies' Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Homemade
Lahmajoon. $15 for each class; $40 for three classes.
June 1-Ladies Guild Annual Brunch, St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New
York.
June 1-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Sunday School
trip to Boston.
June 8-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies' Guild
Hot Dog Social.
June 16-17-St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, Sunday School Teens
Seminar at Colombiere Conference and Retreat Center, Clarkston,
Michigan.
June 24-26-Vacation Bible Camp for preschool (age 4) to 6th grade
students at St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan, from 10 am to 2
pm. Religious activities, lessons, crafts, and games. For information:
313-336-6200.
June 28-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Mock
Manti. $15 for each class; $40 for three classes.
June 29 - July 6, 2014: St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program
for youth ages 13-18 at the St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson,
Pennsylvania, sponsored by the Prelacy's Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC). For information, contact the AREC office at
212.689.7810 or at [email protected].
July 14-39th Annual St. Sarkis Golf & Tennis Classic, Meadowbrook
Country Club, Northville, Michigan. $250 donation for golf breakfast,
lunch, and banquet. $125 donation banquet only. Reservations:
313-336-6200.
July 26-St. Stephen's Church, New Britain, Connecticut, Ladies Guild
Cooking Class, `Short Cuts to Armenian Cooking,' 11 am, Boereg. $15
for each class; $40 for three classes.
August 17-St. Sarkis Church (Dearborn) Grape Blessing Family Fun
Picnic at Kensington Park, Kensington, Michigan. Good food, music,
biking, soccer, dancing, magician, swimming, playscape, kids games,
door prizes, face painting, tavloo tournament and more.
October 3-St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Douglaston, New York, Saturday
School Dinner Dance Gala.
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From: Baghdasarian