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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Chris Zakian
Tel: (212) 686-0710 or (973) 943-8697
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
** TOP STORY June 19, 2014
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Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin
A painting by artist Yeghishe Tadevosyan depicts St. Gregory the
Illuminator's vision in which Christ struck the ground with a golden
hammer and instructed Gregory to erect a church on the site.
** Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin
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On Sunday, June 22, the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of
the Catholic Church of Holy Etchmiadzin (canonically known as
Don Sourp Etchmiadzini Gatoghiguh Yegeghetzin).
The cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin was built in A.D. 303, after
St. Gregory the Illuminator had a vision in which Christ struck the
ground with a golden hammer and instructed Gregory to erect a church
on the site.
The feast day commemorates the founding of the Universal Church (the
idea that there was one church, founded by Jesus Christ and spread by
the Apostles) and St. Gregory's vision. It follows the Feast of
St. Gregory the Enlightener (his deliverance from the pit), which will
be observed on Saturday, June 21.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/KRlA3t?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read about the holy Mother See of the Armenian Church, and the
feast day dedicated to it.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church, White Plains, NY
** Deacons to be Ordained in White Plains
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Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will visit St. Gregory
the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, on Sunday, June 22. The
Primate will ordain parishioners Peter Derderian, Michael Givelekian,
and Gregory Guroian to the diaconate.
Morning service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at
10 a.m. A brunch will follow services.
Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/WhitePlainsOrdinationJune2014.pdf?utm_source=Easte rn+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
** Scripture of the Week
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Prv 9:1-6
Zec 3:7-4:9
Heb 9:1-10
Jn 10:22-30
** Prayer of the Week
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Our Lord and Savior, you miraculously designed in luminous form Holy
Etchmiadzin. You made it a storehouse of your unfading divine grace so
that it may be the parent, teacher, and overseer of all the Armenian
churches. Keep her without blemish, firm and bright for the glory of
our churches and children until the end of the world, so that they may
always glorify your name. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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21 June: St. Gregory the Enlightener (Deliverance from the Pit)
22 June: Feast of the Catholic Church of Holy Etchmiadzin
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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International Conference at Holy Etchmiadzin
Church leaders during one of the conference sessions, held at the
Vatche and Tamar Manougian Library on the grounds of the Holy See.
** Conference on Syria Concludes at Holy Etchmiadzin
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Last week, Holy Etchmiadzin and the World Council of Churches
organized a two-day conference titled `Crisis in Syria: Challenges for
Faith Communities.' His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, presided over the meeting of church
leaders, government representatives, and members of the Syrian
community in Armenia.
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Diocese's Ecumenical Director and a
member of the WCC Executive Board, was influential in bringing the WCC
to Armenia to discuss the situation in Syria.
In a statement issued at the conclusion of the conference,
participants called on `all parties to the conflict to pursue an
immediate cessation of armed confrontation and hostility within Syria
and Iraq.' Specifically, they called for a lifting of restrictions on
humanitarian assistance, the withdrawal of foreign armed fighters, and
the release of clergy and civilian abductees.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/1kO6bhv?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read the statement in its entirety.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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http://bit.ly/1pNw212?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434
Professor Roberta Ervine speaks about the life of Mkhitar Gosh.
** A Medieval Model of Multi-cultural Living?
------------------------------------------------------------
The medieval Armenian monk Mkhitar Gosh could hardly be called a man
of the 21st-century globalized world. But in many ways he stands as a
model of ideas and ways of living that have only now come into view.
How did this man from the 12th century become a unique example of
=80=9Cmulticultural' living? And what lessons can we derive from his
experiences? These provocative questions were answered by Professor
Roberta Ervine of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on Wednesday, June 4,
during a multimedia presentation on Mkhitar Gosh titled, `How to be
Armenian in a Multi-cultural World?'
Professor Ervine's talk was the final lecture of the spring season
sponsored by the Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information
Center. Click on the following links to read more
(http://bit.ly/1nlFe6p?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
and to view a video
(http://bit.ly/1pNw212?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
recording of the lecture.
FAR
Doctors review FAR's `Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program' in
Tavush.
** FAR Co-hosts Symposium on Child Malnutrition in Armenia
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Last month, the Fund for Armenian Relief-in cooperation with World
Vision
(http://www.worldvision.org/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
and the American University of Armenia (AUA)
(http://aua.am/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
-organized a symposium in Yerevan focusing on infant and child
malnutrition in Armenia. Titled `Nutrition as a Key to Economic
Development: The Case for Armenia,' the symposium drew experts from
Columbia University in New York.
Following the meeting, FAR staff and Columbia faculty members traveled
to Tavush to review FAR's `Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program'
(BCPP)-a five-year initiative that addresses malnutrition,
unemployment, poverty, and infrastructure weaknesses in Armenia's
northeastern province. The visitors made recommendations for
strengthening the program and discussed the possibility of
implementing similar projects in other parts of Armenia.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/1lDspYe?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read more on FAR's blog.
Holy Cross Church in Van
Holy Cross Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on
Aghtamar island in Lake Van.
** The Clock is Ticking
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There is still time to register for the Eastern Diocese's pilgrimage
to historic Armenia, scheduled for September 3 to 15, 2014.
Participants will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on
the island of Aghtamar, and take part in prayer services at the
St. Giragos Armenian Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church
in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to other cities of historic
Armenia=80'Kharpert, Malatya, and Sepastia, and other locales. The
journey will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the
Armenian Patriarchate.
Click here
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to view a flyer for registration information. To view a short film
about the Diocese's 2012 pilgrimage to historic Armenia, click here
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.
** PARISH NEWS
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Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church, Providence, RI
Archbishop Barsamian consecrates a new khatchkar at Sts. Sahag and
Mesrob Church, with Fr. Shnork Souin assisting.
** Providence Celebrates Centennial
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Over the course of three days last weekend, parishioners at Sts. Sahag
and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, celebrated the church's 100th
anniversary. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, traveled
to Providence to take part in the centennial events.
On Friday, June 13, Maestro Konstantin Petrossian led the Armenian
chorales and orchestra of Rhode Island and Greater Worcester in a
concert celebrating `a century of light, hope, and faith.' The concert
drew some 550 people, and featured soloists from Armenia, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, and New York. At the conclusion of the
evening's program, Archbishop Barsamian presented Maestro Petrossian
with the `St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal' and Pontifical Encyclical,
bestowed by His Holiness Karekin II, in honor of his contributions to
the Armenian Church.
On Saturday, June 14, the parish hosted a gala banquet at the Marriott
Hotel in Providence. Rhode Island State Representative Katherine
Kazarian served as the mistress of ceremonies. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros
Chevian, dean of St. Nersess Seminary, gave the keynote address.
On Sunday, June 15, Archbishop Barsamian celebrated the Divine
Liturgy. A centennial khatchkar was consecrated after the badarak on
church grounds. The khatchkar was crafted in Armenia and erected by
parishioner Paul Surabian. Also consecrated were two paintings of
angels, created for the sanctuary by local artist Artur Ovanesyan.
Click here
(http://smu.gs/1qwCd9F?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view photos from these events.
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Fr. Arakel Aljalian with scholarship recipients. (Click here
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to enlarge the photo.)
** Scholarships Distributed in Watertown
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On Sunday, June 15, St. James Church of Watertown, MA, held its annual
Scholarship Sunday event, presenting 25 scholarships totaling over
$21,000 to St. James college students.
Following the Divine Liturgy, the Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, parish
pastor, presented the scholarships to the recipients, and
congratulated them on their achievements. `Work hard this year, and
don't forget that St. James is always your home,' he said to the
college students. `We support you and wish you success in your
studies.'
This year's scholarship recipients are: Alina Bazarian, Karina
Bekelian, Liana Bekelian, John Bogosian Trocchi, Alex Bresnee, Arlin
Cimen, Kevin Eskici, Natalie Eskici, Ari Kazanjian, Aram Gurekian, Ava
Gurekian, Shane Madden, William Musserian, Paul Pirundini, Alec
Seferian, Ari Shirinian, Simon Tacvorian, and Hagop Toghramadjian. The
scholarships are made possible thanks to various endowment funds at
St. James Church.
St. Stepanos Church, Elberon, NJ
Children take part in the Ascension Day celebration at St. Stepanos
Church.
** Vijag Ceremony in Elberon
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At St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ, the Feast of the Ascension of
Our Lord Jesus Christ was observed with services, a concert, and a
traditional vijag ceremony.
Anna Mehrabyan, a young parishioner of St. Stepanos Church, worked
with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian, parish pastor, and members of the
Woman's Guild to organize a concert of Armenian folk songs and Western
classical music.
Following the concert in the church sanctuary, parishioners gathered
in Kevork and Sirvart Hovnanian Hall for a traditional Armenian
fortune game called vijag. The hall was decorated with flower garlands
and centerpieces, and at the center there stood a pail of water into
which parishioners dropped rings, earrings, coins, and key chains. As
everyone sang vijag songs, Anna Mehrabyan pulled out the items and
parishioner Maral Karakashian read the owners' fortunes.
Click here
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to view photos.
Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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Hye Pointe Church | Haverhill, MA
The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe of Haverhill, MA, will host =80=9CAn
Afternoon of Armenian Music' on Sunday, June 22, beginning at 1
p.m. Vocalists Janette Khalarian and Margar Yeghiazaryan will
perform. Click here
(http://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/5eb1504e-842d-46c0-976e-d14b058da17f.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
** YOUTH NEWS
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http://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/Youth/2014-Youth-Pilgrimage-to-the/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434
** View Holy Land Photos Online
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The first photo gallery from this month's Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy
Land is now online. Click here
(http://smu.gs/1pol0gY?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view photos from Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Jordan River, Sea of
Galilee, and other holy sites the group visited during the 10-day
program.
Check back next week for more about this spiritually uplifting
journey.
From: A. Papazian
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Chris Zakian
Tel: (212) 686-0710 or (973) 943-8697
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
** TOP STORY June 19, 2014
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Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin
A painting by artist Yeghishe Tadevosyan depicts St. Gregory the
Illuminator's vision in which Christ struck the ground with a golden
hammer and instructed Gregory to erect a church on the site.
** Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin
------------------------------------------------------------
On Sunday, June 22, the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of
the Catholic Church of Holy Etchmiadzin (canonically known as
Don Sourp Etchmiadzini Gatoghiguh Yegeghetzin).
The cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin was built in A.D. 303, after
St. Gregory the Illuminator had a vision in which Christ struck the
ground with a golden hammer and instructed Gregory to erect a church
on the site.
The feast day commemorates the founding of the Universal Church (the
idea that there was one church, founded by Jesus Christ and spread by
the Apostles) and St. Gregory's vision. It follows the Feast of
St. Gregory the Enlightener (his deliverance from the pit), which will
be observed on Saturday, June 21.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/KRlA3t?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read about the holy Mother See of the Armenian Church, and the
feast day dedicated to it.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church, White Plains, NY
** Deacons to be Ordained in White Plains
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Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, will visit St. Gregory
the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, on Sunday, June 22. The
Primate will ordain parishioners Peter Derderian, Michael Givelekian,
and Gregory Guroian to the diaconate.
Morning service begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at
10 a.m. A brunch will follow services.
Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/WhitePlainsOrdinationJune2014.pdf?utm_source=Easte rn+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
** Scripture of the Week
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Prv 9:1-6
Zec 3:7-4:9
Heb 9:1-10
Jn 10:22-30
** Prayer of the Week
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Our Lord and Savior, you miraculously designed in luminous form Holy
Etchmiadzin. You made it a storehouse of your unfading divine grace so
that it may be the parent, teacher, and overseer of all the Armenian
churches. Keep her without blemish, firm and bright for the glory of
our churches and children until the end of the world, so that they may
always glorify your name. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
------------------------------------------------------------
21 June: St. Gregory the Enlightener (Deliverance from the Pit)
22 June: Feast of the Catholic Church of Holy Etchmiadzin
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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International Conference at Holy Etchmiadzin
Church leaders during one of the conference sessions, held at the
Vatche and Tamar Manougian Library on the grounds of the Holy See.
** Conference on Syria Concludes at Holy Etchmiadzin
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Last week, Holy Etchmiadzin and the World Council of Churches
organized a two-day conference titled `Crisis in Syria: Challenges for
Faith Communities.' His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, presided over the meeting of church
leaders, government representatives, and members of the Syrian
community in Armenia.
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Diocese's Ecumenical Director and a
member of the WCC Executive Board, was influential in bringing the WCC
to Armenia to discuss the situation in Syria.
In a statement issued at the conclusion of the conference,
participants called on `all parties to the conflict to pursue an
immediate cessation of armed confrontation and hostility within Syria
and Iraq.' Specifically, they called for a lifting of restrictions on
humanitarian assistance, the withdrawal of foreign armed fighters, and
the release of clergy and civilian abductees.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/1kO6bhv?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read the statement in its entirety.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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http://bit.ly/1pNw212?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434
Professor Roberta Ervine speaks about the life of Mkhitar Gosh.
** A Medieval Model of Multi-cultural Living?
------------------------------------------------------------
The medieval Armenian monk Mkhitar Gosh could hardly be called a man
of the 21st-century globalized world. But in many ways he stands as a
model of ideas and ways of living that have only now come into view.
How did this man from the 12th century become a unique example of
=80=9Cmulticultural' living? And what lessons can we derive from his
experiences? These provocative questions were answered by Professor
Roberta Ervine of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary on Wednesday, June 4,
during a multimedia presentation on Mkhitar Gosh titled, `How to be
Armenian in a Multi-cultural World?'
Professor Ervine's talk was the final lecture of the spring season
sponsored by the Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information
Center. Click on the following links to read more
(http://bit.ly/1nlFe6p?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
and to view a video
(http://bit.ly/1pNw212?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
recording of the lecture.
FAR
Doctors review FAR's `Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program' in
Tavush.
** FAR Co-hosts Symposium on Child Malnutrition in Armenia
------------------------------------------------------------
Last month, the Fund for Armenian Relief-in cooperation with World
Vision
(http://www.worldvision.org/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
and the American University of Armenia (AUA)
(http://aua.am/?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
-organized a symposium in Yerevan focusing on infant and child
malnutrition in Armenia. Titled `Nutrition as a Key to Economic
Development: The Case for Armenia,' the symposium drew experts from
Columbia University in New York.
Following the meeting, FAR staff and Columbia faculty members traveled
to Tavush to review FAR's `Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program'
(BCPP)-a five-year initiative that addresses malnutrition,
unemployment, poverty, and infrastructure weaknesses in Armenia's
northeastern province. The visitors made recommendations for
strengthening the program and discussed the possibility of
implementing similar projects in other parts of Armenia.
Click here
(http://bit.ly/1lDspYe?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to read more on FAR's blog.
Holy Cross Church in Van
Holy Cross Church, a precious jewel of Armenian architecture, on
Aghtamar island in Lake Van.
** The Clock is Ticking
------------------------------------------------------------
There is still time to register for the Eastern Diocese's pilgrimage
to historic Armenia, scheduled for September 3 to 15, 2014.
Participants will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church on
the island of Aghtamar, and take part in prayer services at the
St. Giragos Armenian Church of Dikranagert and the St. Gregory Church
in Kayseri.
The pilgrimage also includes visits to other cities of historic
Armenia=80'Kharpert, Malatya, and Sepastia, and other locales. The
journey will include a stop in Istanbul, where pilgrims will visit the
Armenian Patriarchate.
Click here
(http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=3734c6cff1&e= 3aa2e2c3e9&utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
to view a flyer for registration information. To view a short film
about the Diocese's 2012 pilgrimage to historic Armenia, click here
(http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=e0f47da0c2&e= 3aa2e2c3e9&utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=526417d404-February_9_20122_9_2012&utm_medium=email&utm_term= 0_3f0172fcf2-526417d404-159688434)
.
** PARISH NEWS
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Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church, Providence, RI
Archbishop Barsamian consecrates a new khatchkar at Sts. Sahag and
Mesrob Church, with Fr. Shnork Souin assisting.
** Providence Celebrates Centennial
------------------------------------------------------------
Over the course of three days last weekend, parishioners at Sts. Sahag
and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, celebrated the church's 100th
anniversary. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, traveled
to Providence to take part in the centennial events.
On Friday, June 13, Maestro Konstantin Petrossian led the Armenian
chorales and orchestra of Rhode Island and Greater Worcester in a
concert celebrating `a century of light, hope, and faith.' The concert
drew some 550 people, and featured soloists from Armenia, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, and New York. At the conclusion of the
evening's program, Archbishop Barsamian presented Maestro Petrossian
with the `St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal' and Pontifical Encyclical,
bestowed by His Holiness Karekin II, in honor of his contributions to
the Armenian Church.
On Saturday, June 14, the parish hosted a gala banquet at the Marriott
Hotel in Providence. Rhode Island State Representative Katherine
Kazarian served as the mistress of ceremonies. The Rev. Fr. Mardiros
Chevian, dean of St. Nersess Seminary, gave the keynote address.
On Sunday, June 15, Archbishop Barsamian celebrated the Divine
Liturgy. A centennial khatchkar was consecrated after the badarak on
church grounds. The khatchkar was crafted in Armenia and erected by
parishioner Paul Surabian. Also consecrated were two paintings of
angels, created for the sanctuary by local artist Artur Ovanesyan.
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** Scholarships Distributed in Watertown
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On Sunday, June 15, St. James Church of Watertown, MA, held its annual
Scholarship Sunday event, presenting 25 scholarships totaling over
$21,000 to St. James college students.
Following the Divine Liturgy, the Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian, parish
pastor, presented the scholarships to the recipients, and
congratulated them on their achievements. `Work hard this year, and
don't forget that St. James is always your home,' he said to the
college students. `We support you and wish you success in your
studies.'
This year's scholarship recipients are: Alina Bazarian, Karina
Bekelian, Liana Bekelian, John Bogosian Trocchi, Alex Bresnee, Arlin
Cimen, Kevin Eskici, Natalie Eskici, Ari Kazanjian, Aram Gurekian, Ava
Gurekian, Shane Madden, William Musserian, Paul Pirundini, Alec
Seferian, Ari Shirinian, Simon Tacvorian, and Hagop Toghramadjian. The
scholarships are made possible thanks to various endowment funds at
St. James Church.
St. Stepanos Church, Elberon, NJ
Children take part in the Ascension Day celebration at St. Stepanos
Church.
** Vijag Ceremony in Elberon
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At St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ, the Feast of the Ascension of
Our Lord Jesus Christ was observed with services, a concert, and a
traditional vijag ceremony.
Anna Mehrabyan, a young parishioner of St. Stepanos Church, worked
with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian, parish pastor, and members of the
Woman's Guild to organize a concert of Armenian folk songs and Western
classical music.
Following the concert in the church sanctuary, parishioners gathered
in Kevork and Sirvart Hovnanian Hall for a traditional Armenian
fortune game called vijag. The hall was decorated with flower garlands
and centerpieces, and at the center there stood a pail of water into
which parishioners dropped rings, earrings, coins, and key chains. As
everyone sang vijag songs, Anna Mehrabyan pulled out the items and
parishioner Maral Karakashian read the owners' fortunes.
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Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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Hye Pointe Church | Haverhill, MA
The Armenian Church at Hye Pointe of Haverhill, MA, will host =80=9CAn
Afternoon of Armenian Music' on Sunday, June 22, beginning at 1
p.m. Vocalists Janette Khalarian and Margar Yeghiazaryan will
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** YOUTH NEWS
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** View Holy Land Photos Online
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The first photo gallery from this month's Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy
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to view photos from Bethlehem, Jerusalem, the Jordan River, Sea of
Galilee, and other holy sites the group visited during the 10-day
program.
Check back next week for more about this spiritually uplifting
journey.
From: A. Papazian