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Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley-Education Committee
6252 Honolulu Ave.
Lacrescenta, CA. 91214
Tel: 818-244-9645
E-mail: [email protected]
Under the auspices of Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the
Western Prelacy, the CV Church Education Committee is organizing an
event dedicated to the history of Iraqi-Armenian churches. This special
event will take place at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta
Valley inside the Western Prelacy's `Dikran and Zaruhi Der
Ghazarian" Hall, at 6252 Honolulu Ave., in La Crescenta, California on
Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 1:15 pm. There will also be a special
requiem presided by Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, at 11AM during the
church liturgy, in memory of Iraqi-Armenian clergymen and church
benefactors who participated in and contributed to the construction and
maintenance of churches.
This event will cover a variety of topics such as: the establishment of
churches due to Armenian immigration into Iraq, the history of such
churches throughout Iraq, and their spiritual impact on Armenian life.
The program will be followed by Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian's
message and will also include musical entertainment.
The small minority of Armenians in Iraq have established communities in
the cities of Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Kirkuk, Zakou, Arbil and Dohuk.
Iraqi-Armenians are predominantly members of the Armenian Apostolic
Church with a majority of their parishioners attending St. Gregory
Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, the main Church located in
Baghdad. Several other Armenian Apostolic Churches have been established
in different regions of Iraq. The Armenian Catholic Church maintains a
presence in Baghdad, as does the Armenian Evangelical Church of Baghdad.
Armenians traditionally have played an important role in Iraqi society,
particularly in medicine, science, literature, music and all arts in
general.
The roots of the Armenian community in Iraq can be traced back to 1604
when Shah Abbas forced relocation of the Armenians to Iran, some of whom
subsequently emigrated and settled in Iraq. During the Armenian Genocide
in the early twentieth century, Iraq became home to 25,000 Armenians
fleeing persecution in their homeland. The construction of churches is a
characteristic rooted within the Armenian people. In both Armenia and
the Diaspora, churches became priority as they were a means of eternal
salvation.
We would like to invite everyone to be present at this event. There will
be a reception prior to the program. Admission is free and open to the
public. There will also be complimentary valet parking. Please contact
us at [email protected] if
you would like to financially sponsor or contribute to this event or
upcoming monthly lectures. This will help cover costs and sustain future
activities.
For further information please contact Arous Melkonian at
(818) 399-0321, Nazar Ohanian at
(818) 294-0819, Rafi Garabedian at
(818) 415-3550 or Berj Zadoian at
(818) 400-4597.
6252 Honolulu Ave.
Lacrescenta, CA. 91214
Tel: 818-244-9645
E-mail: [email protected]
Under the auspices of Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the
Western Prelacy, the CV Church Education Committee is organizing an
event dedicated to the history of Iraqi-Armenian churches. This special
event will take place at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta
Valley inside the Western Prelacy's `Dikran and Zaruhi Der
Ghazarian" Hall, at 6252 Honolulu Ave., in La Crescenta, California on
Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 1:15 pm. There will also be a special
requiem presided by Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, at 11AM during the
church liturgy, in memory of Iraqi-Armenian clergymen and church
benefactors who participated in and contributed to the construction and
maintenance of churches.
This event will cover a variety of topics such as: the establishment of
churches due to Armenian immigration into Iraq, the history of such
churches throughout Iraq, and their spiritual impact on Armenian life.
The program will be followed by Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian's
message and will also include musical entertainment.
The small minority of Armenians in Iraq have established communities in
the cities of Baghdad, Mosul, Basra, Kirkuk, Zakou, Arbil and Dohuk.
Iraqi-Armenians are predominantly members of the Armenian Apostolic
Church with a majority of their parishioners attending St. Gregory
Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, the main Church located in
Baghdad. Several other Armenian Apostolic Churches have been established
in different regions of Iraq. The Armenian Catholic Church maintains a
presence in Baghdad, as does the Armenian Evangelical Church of Baghdad.
Armenians traditionally have played an important role in Iraqi society,
particularly in medicine, science, literature, music and all arts in
general.
The roots of the Armenian community in Iraq can be traced back to 1604
when Shah Abbas forced relocation of the Armenians to Iran, some of whom
subsequently emigrated and settled in Iraq. During the Armenian Genocide
in the early twentieth century, Iraq became home to 25,000 Armenians
fleeing persecution in their homeland. The construction of churches is a
characteristic rooted within the Armenian people. In both Armenia and
the Diaspora, churches became priority as they were a means of eternal
salvation.
We would like to invite everyone to be present at this event. There will
be a reception prior to the program. Admission is free and open to the
public. There will also be complimentary valet parking. Please contact
us at [email protected] if
you would like to financially sponsor or contribute to this event or
upcoming monthly lectures. This will help cover costs and sustain future
activities.
For further information please contact Arous Melkonian at
(818) 399-0321, Nazar Ohanian at
(818) 294-0819, Rafi Garabedian at
(818) 415-3550 or Berj Zadoian at
(818) 400-4597.