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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/
January 22, 2015
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE
This year Armenians worldwide are commemorating the 100th anniversary
of the Armenian Genocide that many believed to be the death-knell of
the Armenian people. The narrative of the resilience of the Armenian
people, the strength of the survivors through their faithfulness to
their Lord is truly a miraculous story.
Special events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., May 7 to 9, 2015,
that include an ecumenical prayer service, a Pontifical Divine
Liturgy, memorial concert, and a banquet that will honor organizations
and individuals who came to the aid of Armenian survivors. The
Catholicoi, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, will be
present to preside over the events. Armenians from all over the United
States are expected to participate in solidarity and unity. In New
York, commemorative events organized by the joint committee will take
place on April 24, 25, and 26, including the annual gathering at Times
Square.
This week we are again distributing the following letter that was
issued by the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee (Eastern
Region). We urge you to read and make your donation to support the
work of the Centennial Committee.
The Centennial is almost upon us...
Though over 1.5 million lives were lost to history 100 years ago, we
as a people will never forget each and every man, woman and child who
perished in the Armenian Genocide of 1915. We are launching an
ambitious campaign to honor the history of those who came before us
and register their existence and suffering in the world's collective
memory. Please help us on this historic anniversary by considering a
donation to help restore history.
You can make an online donation in any amount at
https://www.crowdrise.com/AGCCAER
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/sakgrb)
Your contributions will fuel a campaign spanning public relations,
digital, print and broadcast media relations in addition to rapid
response countering anti-Armenian press. The digital media plan will
unite us all in a collective memorial to those whose identities were
washed away by history. It will be composed of millions of river
stones that take the shape of the Euphrates River - each stone will be
engraved with one name - one for each and every one of us who takes a
pledge to never forget the forgotten genocide.
We will implement an online movement to get as many people as possible
to take this pledge. Massive city billboards will show famous
Armenian-Americans `missing' until the genocide is universally
recognized and other non-Armenian celebrities lending their name to
stop genocides wherever they occur. We will push the media to tell
the truth about the Armenian Genocide and its consequences, enlisting
our supporters in the human rights and religious communities to stand
with us on this Centennial.
Our message? When one genocide is denied, so is every genocide.
This is our chance to raise awareness of our people on a scale never
before attempted. Our community is truly united behind this singular
effort. In an unprecedented measure our entire United States Armenian
community
has come together to have our voice heard once and for all.
The campaign is big and ambitious. We are confident it will succeed.
But only with your help.
Donate online at https://www.crowdrise.com/AGCCAER
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/82kgrb)
If you prefer to donate by check, please make the check payable to any
of the following institutions:
=80¢Diocese of the Armenian Church
=80¢Prelacy of the Armenian Church
=80¢AGBU
=80¢AMAA
Please note `East Coast Centennial Committee' in the check
memo and mail to:
Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America, Eastern Region
c/o AGBU
55 East 59th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Together we can tell the world our story and ensure it's never
forgotten.
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA - EASTERN REGION
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Prelacy of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Armenian Catholic Eparchy of United States & Canada
Armenian Evangelical Union of North America
Armenian Missionary Association of America
Armenia Fund USA, Inc.
Armenian Assembly of America
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian National Committee of America
Armenian Relief Society
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Knights & Daughters of Vartan
Social Democratic Hunchakian Party
Armenian Bar Association
Armenian Network of America, Inc.
Armenian Youth Federation, Eastern Region
AGBU Young Professionals
Armenian Church Youth Organization
MURONORHNEK PILGRIMAGE
A Pilgrimage to experience the Blessing of the Holy Oil (Muronorhnek)
in Antelias, Lebanon, is being organized with two options: Option A,
to Lebanon
only (July 12-21); Option B, to Lebanon, Armenia and Artsakh (July
12-28).
Space is limited; reservations must be made by February 12. Check
details below:
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO NORTH ANDOVER
Bishop Anoushavan will travel to North Andover, Massachusetts, where
on Sunday he will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon
at St. Gregory Church, and preside over the parish's 45th anniversary
celebration following the Liturgy.
HERAND MARKARIAN'S NEW BOOK TO BE PRESENTED
A new book by Herand M. Markarian, The Martyred Armenian Writers
1915-1922, will be presented tomorrow evening, Friday, January 23, at
The Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York. The
anthology features the works of thirteen Armenian martyred
writers. The event is hosted by St. Illuminator's Cathedral and the
Hamazkayin of New York. Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar of the
Eastern Prelacy, will offer comments about the book in Armenian, with
English comments offered by Dr. George Dermksian, Iris
Chekenian, and Shant Mardirossian, chairman of the Near East
Foundation. See the calendar below for more details.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, January 25, Second Sunday after Nativity
(Eve of the Fast of the Catechumens): Isaiah 61:10-62:9; 2 Timothy
2:15-26; John 6:15-21.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a
worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of
truth. Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and
more impiety, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are
Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have swerved from the truth by claiming
that the resurrection has already taken place. They are upsetting the
faith of some. But God's firm
foundation stands, bearing this inscription: `The Lord knows those
who are his,' and, `Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
turn away from wickedness.'
In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but
also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. All
who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become
special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house,
ready for every good work. Shun
youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,
along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing
to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they
breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but
kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with
gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to
know the truth, and that they may escape from the snare of the devil,
having been held captive by him to do his will. (2 Timothy 2:15-26)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/ovlgrb).
A NOTE ABOUT THE READINGS
There are no Bible readings according to the Armenian Liturgical
calendar four days next week, Monday to Thursday, January 26 to
January 29.
These four days without designated readings coincide with the Fast of
the Catechumens, which begins Monday and ends on Friday. There is only
one Bible reading for Friday, January 30, the entire Book of
Jonah. This period is traditionally a time for reflection and
repentance, and a time for the clergy and laity to witness their faith
to the un-baptized who are preparing for baptism. The Fast of the
Catechumens, which is unique to the Armenian Church, leads to the
Church's remembrance of the prophet Jonah, whose
`entombment' in the belly of the whale represents the three-day burial
of Jesus, and Jonah's release represents the resurrection of our Lord.
PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF THE CATECHUMENS
This Sunday, January 25, is the Paregentan (Mardi Gras) of the Fast of
the
Catechumens. A catechumen is someone who is receiving instruction in
the fundamentals of the faith while preparing for baptism. This occurs
three weeks before Poun Paregentan (Eve of Great Lent) and ten weeks
before Easter. The Fast of the Catechumens is five days of strict fast
(dzom). Traditionally, the Catechumens were instructed for several
hours daily and required to
stand through every church service, separate from the baptized
congregation. This continued until Easter when the catechumens were
baptized and anointed and received their first communion.
VAHAN OF GOGHTN
Today, Thursday, January 22, the Armenian Church remembers Vahan
Goghtnatzi. As a young child he and other children of Armenian
nobility were taken to Damascus for education. When they reached
adulthood, the Arab overlords granted them permission to return to
Armenia. Vahan promised his overlord he
would return. Vahan married and established himself over his father's
lands; however the Arab overlords demanded his return. After fleeing
from place to place, Vahan surrendered and expressed his desire to
remain in Armenia and practice his Christian religion. He was
imprisoned and martyred. It is believed that the melody and words of
the sharagan (hymn) dedicated to Vahan (Zarmanali e ints) were written
by his sister.
Your sighs and cries of repentance are more pleasant to me than songs
or music. O blessed lord Vahan, God chosen one. Arousing all the
powers of my soul, it even more urges me to compose in your honor not
a sad elegy, but a hymn that is spiritual, joyful, of praise which
calls others to walk in your footsteps. O blessed lord Vahan, servant
of Christ.
(From the sharagan dedicated to Vahan of Goghten, from the Liturgical
Canons of the Armenian Church)
HOLY COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE
This Saturday, January 24, we commemorate the 150 Fathers of the
Council of Constantinople, the second Ecumenical Council convened by
Emperor Theodosius in 381. The Council of Constantinople is one of the
three ecumenical councils recognized by the Armenian Church. The 150
bishops attending confirmed the work of the First Council at Nicaea,
and added five articles to the Nicene Creed regarding the Holy Spirit,
the Church, Baptism, and Resurrection.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR HRANT DINK
A candlelight vigil took place on Tuesday in memory of Hrant Dink, the
editor and journalist who was assassinated eight years ago in
Istanbul. The vigil took place at the Turkish Consulate in New York
City. The vigil was sponsored by the New York ARF Armen Garo Gomideh.
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral, and
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church, led the singing
of Hayr Mer, Der Voghormya, and Giligia. Ms. Taleen Babayan spoke on
behalf of the participants.
The eighth anniversary of the assassination of Hrant Dink was marked
with a vigil in front of the Turkish Consulate in New York.
LECTURE ON NEAR EAST RELIEF PRESENTED
AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN NEW YORK
The Cultural Committee of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York,
hosted a lecture last Sunday entitled `The Near East Relief Historical
Society: Remembering the Past, Investing in the Future.' The guest
speaker was Molly Sullivan, Esq., the Director and Curator of the Near
East Relief Historical Society, an educational initiative of the Near
East Foundation.
The Near East Foundation is the successor to The American Committee
for Syrian and Armenian Relief which was formed in 1915 in response to
the massive humanitarian crisis precipitated by the dissolution of the
Ottoman Empire, and it was one of the organizations at the forefront
of humanitarian relief efforts. From 1915-1930, the Near East Relief
(NER) raised over $110 million and saved the lives of over one million
Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek refugees, including over 130,000
orphans. Ms. Sullivan discussed the massive humanitarian relief
efforts undertaken by Near East Relief during this time and the
current work of the Near East Foundation in combating poverty in
conflict and post-conflict areas in the Middle East and Africa.
In the aftermath of the genocide, Near East Relief highlighted the
plight of Armenian refugees in posters and billboards throughout the
country, encouraging ordinary Americans to sponsor an orphan or assist
in any way possible. From Sunday schools to lemonade stands,
Americans answered the call and contributed generously to the
campaign. Ms. Sullivan is currently creating an interactive Online
Museum which is dedicated to preserving the incredible history of the
Near East Relief. She is also creating a downloadable panel exhibition
made up of key pieces from the NER collection as well as educational
materials that can be distributed to schools. Ms. Sullivan is in the
process of planning several events that celebrate the legacy of the
NER while commemorating the countless lives affected by the Armenian
Genocide. For more information about the Near East Foundation, visit
their
website: www.neareast.org.
(Reported by Anahid Ugurlayan)
Molly Sullivan speaking about the life-saving work of the Near East
Relief
100 years ago and the work of the Near East Foundation today.
Bishop Anoushavan, Der Nareg, and the lecturer surrounded by the
parishioners of St. Sarkis Church.
Students in front of the Armenian khatchkar displayed at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
STUDENTS VISIT MET MUSEUM TO SEE KHATCHKAR
Sunday school students from St. Illuminator's Cathedral braved the
inclement weather to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
last
Sunday. Earlier that day the students studied the history, purpose,
and unique design elements of khatchkars (stone crosses). They
assembled a khatchkar puzzle, noting its shape and carving
details. They then discussed why Armenians made these unique stone
crosses. They examined different khatchkars from the ninth to the
fifteenth century, noting common design elements. They made a list of
these elements and plan to use them to design their own khatchkars.
During their tour of the museum, the students visited the South
Gallery where they saw a display of the art of the early church. In
the section on middle Byzantine centuries they studied two massive
Armenian khatchkars on loan to the Met by the Museum of History in
Yerevan. They excitedly pointed out the elements they learned about
and quickly recognized it as an Armenian
khatchkar. They also visited Dikran Kelekian's collection of Coptic
art and noted similarities and differences between the Christian
iconography and design elements.
Finally they made a group decision on the last gallery they had time
to explore. They chose ancient Egypt and used their maps to find their
way to the area. Here they were interested in the hieroglyphics and
mummies that were on display. The group was in awe of the size and
detail of the artwork.
After a quick snack at the cafe, the children met their parents in the
building's main gallery and shared with them all the exciting things
they saw and expressed the wish to return and explore even more.
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC)
Death of Yeghishe Tadeosian (January 22, 1936)
Yeghishe Tadeosian was a talented painter of the late nineteenth and
early
twentieth century. He was born on September 12, 1870 in
Vagharshapat. He studied in the Ter Hakobian pension of Tiflis from
1879-1881 and then at the
Lazarian Lyceum of Moscow (1881-1885). Afterwards he entered the
School of
Fine Arts, Sculpture, and Architecture of Moscow, where he was a
student of Russian influential painters Vladimir Makovsky (1846-1920)
and Vasily Polenov (1844-1927).
Y. Tadeosian, Komitas, 1936.
After graduation in 1894, Tadeosian returned to Armenia and taught for
a year at the Kevorkian Seminary of Holy Etchmiadzin. In 1896 he
returned to Moscow and participated in the 24th salon of the
Peredvizhniki (`The
Wanderers'), a group of realist painters to which his teachers
Makovsky and Polenov were affiliated. The budding artist won two
prizes in 1898 at the competition of the Society of Artists of Moscow
for his paintings
`Midday Meal' and `Preaching to the Right Believers.' He traveled to
Palestine with his mentor Polenov in 1898 and, later, almost every day
traveled through the Middle East and Europe (until 1914), Russia, and
Armenia, which became the source for his art.
The painter settled in Tiflis in 1901 and was a member of the literary
and
artistic group `Ikar,' founded in 1907. He participated in
the exhibitions of the `classical period' of the avant-garde group Mir
isskustva (`World of Art'), and its successor,
the Union of Russian Artists, until 1910. He collaborated with the
foundation of the Union of Armenian Artists in Tiflis (1916) and was
elected as its chairman.
Tadeosian organized the exhibition of the Union of Armenian Artists in
Yerevan (1921) and two years later, he was one of the founders and
first professors of the Academy of Fine Arts of Georgia. In 1935 he
was bestowed the title of Emeritus Worker of Art of Soviet Armenia.
Tadeosian's tombstone at the Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan.
In his works of the 1890s and 1900s, Tadeosian showed some trends
close to
impressionism, although he remained essentially a realist painter. He
tried many varieties of plastic art, including mosaic, small
sculptures, and stage decoration. He was a master of portrait and
landscape. He also touched the subject of the Armenian massacres, as
well as traditions and historical
past.
He passed away on January 22, 1936 in Tiflis. His body was later moved
to Yerevan, where a street bears his name, and was buried in the
Pantheon, the
cemetery of cultural and political figures situated near Gomidas
Park. His
tombstone offers a unique piece of trivia: for some reason, the name
of the painter has been written as `ÔµÕ²Õ«Õ·Õ§ Ô¹Õ¡Õ¤Õ§Õ¸Õ½Õ¥Õ¡Õ¶'
(Yeghishe Tadeosian), in Classical Armenian spelling, even though his
name should have been `ÔµÕ²Õ«Õ·Õ¥ Ô¹Õ¡Õ¤Õ¥Ö=82Õ¸Õ½ÕµÕ¡Õ¶' (Yeghishe
Tadevosyan) in Soviet Armenian spelling. One may only wonder how this
happened and how the writing escaped the attention of Soviet Armenian
censors.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crisis in Syria requires 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
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/4nmgrb) AND SELECT SYRIAN
ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL YOUR
DONATION TO:
Armenian Prelacy
138 E. 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief
Thank you for your help
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 23-A Centennial Commemoration: Book presentation, `The
Martyred Armenian Writers 1915-1922, by Herand M. Markarian, sponsored
by St. Illuminator's Cathedral and Hamazkayin of New York, under
auspices of Archbishop Oshagan. Participants include: Bishop
Anoushavan Tanielian, Dr. George Dermksian, Iris Chekenian, and Shant
Mardirossian. Master
of Ceremonies: Zarmine Boghosian. Readings by Veh-Harach Bezdikian,
Natalie Gabrielian, Yeraz Markarian Meschian, Aida Zilelian-Silak. The
Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York at 8:05 pm.
January 25-45th anniversary of St. Gregory Church, North Andover,
Massachusetts, Divine Liturgy and celebration presided by Bishop
Anoushavan
Tanielian. Contact Sossy Jeknavorian ([email protected]) for tickets
to anniversary celebration; $40 adults; $10 children. Advance
reservations required.
February 5-Avak luncheon, sponsored by St. Gregory Church, 158 Main
Street, North Andover, Massachusetts. Speaker: Ruth Thomasian,
executive director Project SAVE Archives, `Preserving Your Precious
Photographs.' Guests may bring photos for discussion on persons,
places, and
situations.
February 5-`Code Name `Haiko': Discovering
the Last Unknown Participant in Talaat Pasha's Liquidation,' a lecture
by Dr. Vartan Matiossian, director of the Armenian National Education
Committee, 7 pm in the Guild Hall of the Armenian Diocese, 630 Second
Avenue, New York, sponsored by the Zohrab Information Center. For
information: [email protected] or 212-686-0710.
February 6-Hamazkayin of New York presents a Bilingual lecture by
Khatchig Mouradian, `From Der Zor to Kobani (Arabpunar): Turkey,
Kurds, and Armenians,' Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside,
New York, at 8 pm. Donation: $10.
February 7-Armenian Relief Society, NJ Shakeh Chapter presents
=80=9CThe Sound of Music' (in Armenian), performed by the Bedros
Atamian Theatrical Group of Hamazkayin Sanahin Chapter, Montreal,
Canada. Director and playwright, Lena Khacherian, at Fort Lee High
School, 3000 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Tickets: $50, $35,
$25. Contact: Ani Keshishian 201-417-0204; Anik Kechichian
201-394-4408; Lena Tarakjian 201-592-7991.
February 28-March 1-Armenian Relief Society Youth Connect Program,
at New York University, `Looking Beyond the Centennial.' Featuring:
Khatchig Mouradian, ARS Youth Connect Program Director; Speakers,
Scout Tufankjian, Photojournalist and Eric Nazarian, Filmmaker. For
Armenian college students, 18-25 years old. Deadline for registration
(required) January 30. Space is limited. $25 registration fee includes
meals and the evening dinner. Overnight accommodation available for
out-of-town students. For more information: [email protected] or
617-926-3801.
March 1-One Nation, One Culture: A Cultural Evening of Song & Dance
dedicated to the Armenian Genocide 100th Anniversary, Felician
College, 262 South Main Street, Lodi, New Jersey at 4 pm. Organized by
the New Jersey
chapter of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society, with
co-sponsorship of AGBU Ararat NY, Homenetmen Regional Executive,
Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, and Tekeyan Cultural
Association of Greater New York.
March 5-Official opening of Exhibit on Armenian textiles, `Stitching
to Survive: Handwork of Armenian Women,' 6-8 pm, at the United
Nations, New York. Reception to follow. Organized by the Armenian
Relief Society, Inc., and the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN.
March 6-Conference, `Rebuilding a Nation: The Armenian Woman's Century
of Resistance and Empowerment,' 10 am-4 pm, at
Salvation Army Auditorium, 221 East 52nd Street, New York
City. Organized by the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of the
Armenian Relief Society, Inc.
March 7-Cultural program in commemoration of the 100th anniversary
of the Armenian genocide, sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society of
Eastern USA, under auspices of Archbishop Oshagan, Prelate. At 7 pm at
Waterside Restaurant & Catering, 7800 River Road, North Bergen, New
Jersey. Donation: $100. For information: Knar Kiledjian 201-233-1566;
Lena Orangian 516-724-3005 or by email to [email protected].
March 13-15-`Responsibility 2015,' International conference for
Armenian Genocide's centennial at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York,
featuring prominent historians, policymakers, authors, and
artists. Organized by the ARF Eastern US Centennial Committee, under
the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America,
Eastern Region. www.responsibility2015.com for information.
March 20-Musical Armenia, presented by Eastern Prelacy and Prelacy
Ladies Guild, Weill Recital Hall, 8 pm, Carnegie Hall, New York
City. Featured artists Patil Harboyan, piano and Heather Tuach, cello,
will present a program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide that will include works of Armenian composers
Atamian, Babajanian, Gomidas, Khatchaturian, Saradjian, Stepanian, and
Talalyan. Tickets are $25 and will be on sale after December 20th at
the box office and the Prelacy, 212-689-7810.
March 13-15-International conference, `Responsibility 2015' marking
the Armenian Genocide's centennial, at Marriott Marquis Hotel, New
York City. Organized by the ARF Eastern United States Centennial
Committee, under the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial
Committee of America, Eastern Region. For information visit the web
site (www.responsibility2015.com).
April 25-Connecticut Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day at the
Connecticut State Capitol. Keynote speaker: Noted author Chris
Bohjalian.
April 26-Centennial commemoration of Genocide. Joint united Divine
Liturgy in New York City (site to be announced), presided by
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. To be
followed by Times Square gathering `100 Years to Remember.'
May 7, 8, 9-National Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in
Washington, DC, organized under the patronage of the Diocese and the
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Presided by His Holiness
Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His
Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of the Great House of
Cilicia. May 7, Ecumenical Service at the National Cathedral, 7 pm;
May 8, A Journey Through Armenian Music at the Music Center at
Strathmore, 7:30 pm; May 8 & 9, Exhibits, Films, and Events at various
venues; May 9, Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception, 10 am; May 9, A Time to Give Thanks,
banquet, 6 pm (location to be announced).
May 10 to June 4-Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Aram I to the
Eastern Prelacy.
June 3-6-National Representative Assembly hosted by St. Stephen's
Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
July 18-Blessing of the Holy Muron (Oil) by His Holiness Aram I, at
the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia in Antelias,
Lebanon. For details click here.
October 5-9-Clergy gathering of Eastern, Western, and Canadian
Prelacies.
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:
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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/
January 22, 2015
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE
This year Armenians worldwide are commemorating the 100th anniversary
of the Armenian Genocide that many believed to be the death-knell of
the Armenian people. The narrative of the resilience of the Armenian
people, the strength of the survivors through their faithfulness to
their Lord is truly a miraculous story.
Special events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., May 7 to 9, 2015,
that include an ecumenical prayer service, a Pontifical Divine
Liturgy, memorial concert, and a banquet that will honor organizations
and individuals who came to the aid of Armenian survivors. The
Catholicoi, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, will be
present to preside over the events. Armenians from all over the United
States are expected to participate in solidarity and unity. In New
York, commemorative events organized by the joint committee will take
place on April 24, 25, and 26, including the annual gathering at Times
Square.
This week we are again distributing the following letter that was
issued by the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee (Eastern
Region). We urge you to read and make your donation to support the
work of the Centennial Committee.
The Centennial is almost upon us...
Though over 1.5 million lives were lost to history 100 years ago, we
as a people will never forget each and every man, woman and child who
perished in the Armenian Genocide of 1915. We are launching an
ambitious campaign to honor the history of those who came before us
and register their existence and suffering in the world's collective
memory. Please help us on this historic anniversary by considering a
donation to help restore history.
You can make an online donation in any amount at
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Your contributions will fuel a campaign spanning public relations,
digital, print and broadcast media relations in addition to rapid
response countering anti-Armenian press. The digital media plan will
unite us all in a collective memorial to those whose identities were
washed away by history. It will be composed of millions of river
stones that take the shape of the Euphrates River - each stone will be
engraved with one name - one for each and every one of us who takes a
pledge to never forget the forgotten genocide.
We will implement an online movement to get as many people as possible
to take this pledge. Massive city billboards will show famous
Armenian-Americans `missing' until the genocide is universally
recognized and other non-Armenian celebrities lending their name to
stop genocides wherever they occur. We will push the media to tell
the truth about the Armenian Genocide and its consequences, enlisting
our supporters in the human rights and religious communities to stand
with us on this Centennial.
Our message? When one genocide is denied, so is every genocide.
This is our chance to raise awareness of our people on a scale never
before attempted. Our community is truly united behind this singular
effort. In an unprecedented measure our entire United States Armenian
community
has come together to have our voice heard once and for all.
The campaign is big and ambitious. We are confident it will succeed.
But only with your help.
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memo and mail to:
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c/o AGBU
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Together we can tell the world our story and ensure it's never
forgotten.
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA - EASTERN REGION
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Prelacy of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
Armenian Catholic Eparchy of United States & Canada
Armenian Evangelical Union of North America
Armenian Missionary Association of America
Armenia Fund USA, Inc.
Armenian Assembly of America
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian National Committee of America
Armenian Relief Society
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Knights & Daughters of Vartan
Social Democratic Hunchakian Party
Armenian Bar Association
Armenian Network of America, Inc.
Armenian Youth Federation, Eastern Region
AGBU Young Professionals
Armenian Church Youth Organization
MURONORHNEK PILGRIMAGE
A Pilgrimage to experience the Blessing of the Holy Oil (Muronorhnek)
in Antelias, Lebanon, is being organized with two options: Option A,
to Lebanon
only (July 12-21); Option B, to Lebanon, Armenia and Artsakh (July
12-28).
Space is limited; reservations must be made by February 12. Check
details below:
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO NORTH ANDOVER
Bishop Anoushavan will travel to North Andover, Massachusetts, where
on Sunday he will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon
at St. Gregory Church, and preside over the parish's 45th anniversary
celebration following the Liturgy.
HERAND MARKARIAN'S NEW BOOK TO BE PRESENTED
A new book by Herand M. Markarian, The Martyred Armenian Writers
1915-1922, will be presented tomorrow evening, Friday, January 23, at
The Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York. The
anthology features the works of thirteen Armenian martyred
writers. The event is hosted by St. Illuminator's Cathedral and the
Hamazkayin of New York. Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar of the
Eastern Prelacy, will offer comments about the book in Armenian, with
English comments offered by Dr. George Dermksian, Iris
Chekenian, and Shant Mardirossian, chairman of the Near East
Foundation. See the calendar below for more details.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, January 25, Second Sunday after Nativity
(Eve of the Fast of the Catechumens): Isaiah 61:10-62:9; 2 Timothy
2:15-26; John 6:15-21.
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a
worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of
truth. Avoid profane chatter, for it will lead people into more and
more impiety, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are
Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have swerved from the truth by claiming
that the resurrection has already taken place. They are upsetting the
faith of some. But God's firm
foundation stands, bearing this inscription: `The Lord knows those
who are his,' and, `Let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord
turn away from wickedness.'
In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but
also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. All
who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become
special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house,
ready for every good work. Shun
youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,
along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing
to do with stupid and senseless controversies; you know that they
breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but
kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with
gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to
know the truth, and that they may escape from the snare of the devil,
having been held captive by him to do his will. (2 Timothy 2:15-26)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/ovlgrb).
A NOTE ABOUT THE READINGS
There are no Bible readings according to the Armenian Liturgical
calendar four days next week, Monday to Thursday, January 26 to
January 29.
These four days without designated readings coincide with the Fast of
the Catechumens, which begins Monday and ends on Friday. There is only
one Bible reading for Friday, January 30, the entire Book of
Jonah. This period is traditionally a time for reflection and
repentance, and a time for the clergy and laity to witness their faith
to the un-baptized who are preparing for baptism. The Fast of the
Catechumens, which is unique to the Armenian Church, leads to the
Church's remembrance of the prophet Jonah, whose
`entombment' in the belly of the whale represents the three-day burial
of Jesus, and Jonah's release represents the resurrection of our Lord.
PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF THE CATECHUMENS
This Sunday, January 25, is the Paregentan (Mardi Gras) of the Fast of
the
Catechumens. A catechumen is someone who is receiving instruction in
the fundamentals of the faith while preparing for baptism. This occurs
three weeks before Poun Paregentan (Eve of Great Lent) and ten weeks
before Easter. The Fast of the Catechumens is five days of strict fast
(dzom). Traditionally, the Catechumens were instructed for several
hours daily and required to
stand through every church service, separate from the baptized
congregation. This continued until Easter when the catechumens were
baptized and anointed and received their first communion.
VAHAN OF GOGHTN
Today, Thursday, January 22, the Armenian Church remembers Vahan
Goghtnatzi. As a young child he and other children of Armenian
nobility were taken to Damascus for education. When they reached
adulthood, the Arab overlords granted them permission to return to
Armenia. Vahan promised his overlord he
would return. Vahan married and established himself over his father's
lands; however the Arab overlords demanded his return. After fleeing
from place to place, Vahan surrendered and expressed his desire to
remain in Armenia and practice his Christian religion. He was
imprisoned and martyred. It is believed that the melody and words of
the sharagan (hymn) dedicated to Vahan (Zarmanali e ints) were written
by his sister.
Your sighs and cries of repentance are more pleasant to me than songs
or music. O blessed lord Vahan, God chosen one. Arousing all the
powers of my soul, it even more urges me to compose in your honor not
a sad elegy, but a hymn that is spiritual, joyful, of praise which
calls others to walk in your footsteps. O blessed lord Vahan, servant
of Christ.
(From the sharagan dedicated to Vahan of Goghten, from the Liturgical
Canons of the Armenian Church)
HOLY COUNCIL OF CONSTANTINOPLE
This Saturday, January 24, we commemorate the 150 Fathers of the
Council of Constantinople, the second Ecumenical Council convened by
Emperor Theodosius in 381. The Council of Constantinople is one of the
three ecumenical councils recognized by the Armenian Church. The 150
bishops attending confirmed the work of the First Council at Nicaea,
and added five articles to the Nicene Creed regarding the Holy Spirit,
the Church, Baptism, and Resurrection.
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR HRANT DINK
A candlelight vigil took place on Tuesday in memory of Hrant Dink, the
editor and journalist who was assassinated eight years ago in
Istanbul. The vigil took place at the Turkish Consulate in New York
City. The vigil was sponsored by the New York ARF Armen Garo Gomideh.
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator's Cathedral, and
Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church, led the singing
of Hayr Mer, Der Voghormya, and Giligia. Ms. Taleen Babayan spoke on
behalf of the participants.
The eighth anniversary of the assassination of Hrant Dink was marked
with a vigil in front of the Turkish Consulate in New York.
LECTURE ON NEAR EAST RELIEF PRESENTED
AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN NEW YORK
The Cultural Committee of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York,
hosted a lecture last Sunday entitled `The Near East Relief Historical
Society: Remembering the Past, Investing in the Future.' The guest
speaker was Molly Sullivan, Esq., the Director and Curator of the Near
East Relief Historical Society, an educational initiative of the Near
East Foundation.
The Near East Foundation is the successor to The American Committee
for Syrian and Armenian Relief which was formed in 1915 in response to
the massive humanitarian crisis precipitated by the dissolution of the
Ottoman Empire, and it was one of the organizations at the forefront
of humanitarian relief efforts. From 1915-1930, the Near East Relief
(NER) raised over $110 million and saved the lives of over one million
Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek refugees, including over 130,000
orphans. Ms. Sullivan discussed the massive humanitarian relief
efforts undertaken by Near East Relief during this time and the
current work of the Near East Foundation in combating poverty in
conflict and post-conflict areas in the Middle East and Africa.
In the aftermath of the genocide, Near East Relief highlighted the
plight of Armenian refugees in posters and billboards throughout the
country, encouraging ordinary Americans to sponsor an orphan or assist
in any way possible. From Sunday schools to lemonade stands,
Americans answered the call and contributed generously to the
campaign. Ms. Sullivan is currently creating an interactive Online
Museum which is dedicated to preserving the incredible history of the
Near East Relief. She is also creating a downloadable panel exhibition
made up of key pieces from the NER collection as well as educational
materials that can be distributed to schools. Ms. Sullivan is in the
process of planning several events that celebrate the legacy of the
NER while commemorating the countless lives affected by the Armenian
Genocide. For more information about the Near East Foundation, visit
their
website: www.neareast.org.
(Reported by Anahid Ugurlayan)
Molly Sullivan speaking about the life-saving work of the Near East
Relief
100 years ago and the work of the Near East Foundation today.
Bishop Anoushavan, Der Nareg, and the lecturer surrounded by the
parishioners of St. Sarkis Church.
Students in front of the Armenian khatchkar displayed at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art.
STUDENTS VISIT MET MUSEUM TO SEE KHATCHKAR
Sunday school students from St. Illuminator's Cathedral braved the
inclement weather to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
last
Sunday. Earlier that day the students studied the history, purpose,
and unique design elements of khatchkars (stone crosses). They
assembled a khatchkar puzzle, noting its shape and carving
details. They then discussed why Armenians made these unique stone
crosses. They examined different khatchkars from the ninth to the
fifteenth century, noting common design elements. They made a list of
these elements and plan to use them to design their own khatchkars.
During their tour of the museum, the students visited the South
Gallery where they saw a display of the art of the early church. In
the section on middle Byzantine centuries they studied two massive
Armenian khatchkars on loan to the Met by the Museum of History in
Yerevan. They excitedly pointed out the elements they learned about
and quickly recognized it as an Armenian
khatchkar. They also visited Dikran Kelekian's collection of Coptic
art and noted similarities and differences between the Christian
iconography and design elements.
Finally they made a group decision on the last gallery they had time
to explore. They chose ancient Egypt and used their maps to find their
way to the area. Here they were interested in the hieroglyphics and
mummies that were on display. The group was in awe of the size and
detail of the artwork.
After a quick snack at the cafe, the children met their parents in the
building's main gallery and shared with them all the exciting things
they saw and expressed the wish to return and explore even more.
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC)
Death of Yeghishe Tadeosian (January 22, 1936)
Yeghishe Tadeosian was a talented painter of the late nineteenth and
early
twentieth century. He was born on September 12, 1870 in
Vagharshapat. He studied in the Ter Hakobian pension of Tiflis from
1879-1881 and then at the
Lazarian Lyceum of Moscow (1881-1885). Afterwards he entered the
School of
Fine Arts, Sculpture, and Architecture of Moscow, where he was a
student of Russian influential painters Vladimir Makovsky (1846-1920)
and Vasily Polenov (1844-1927).
Y. Tadeosian, Komitas, 1936.
After graduation in 1894, Tadeosian returned to Armenia and taught for
a year at the Kevorkian Seminary of Holy Etchmiadzin. In 1896 he
returned to Moscow and participated in the 24th salon of the
Peredvizhniki (`The
Wanderers'), a group of realist painters to which his teachers
Makovsky and Polenov were affiliated. The budding artist won two
prizes in 1898 at the competition of the Society of Artists of Moscow
for his paintings
`Midday Meal' and `Preaching to the Right Believers.' He traveled to
Palestine with his mentor Polenov in 1898 and, later, almost every day
traveled through the Middle East and Europe (until 1914), Russia, and
Armenia, which became the source for his art.
The painter settled in Tiflis in 1901 and was a member of the literary
and
artistic group `Ikar,' founded in 1907. He participated in
the exhibitions of the `classical period' of the avant-garde group Mir
isskustva (`World of Art'), and its successor,
the Union of Russian Artists, until 1910. He collaborated with the
foundation of the Union of Armenian Artists in Tiflis (1916) and was
elected as its chairman.
Tadeosian organized the exhibition of the Union of Armenian Artists in
Yerevan (1921) and two years later, he was one of the founders and
first professors of the Academy of Fine Arts of Georgia. In 1935 he
was bestowed the title of Emeritus Worker of Art of Soviet Armenia.
Tadeosian's tombstone at the Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan.
In his works of the 1890s and 1900s, Tadeosian showed some trends
close to
impressionism, although he remained essentially a realist painter. He
tried many varieties of plastic art, including mosaic, small
sculptures, and stage decoration. He was a master of portrait and
landscape. He also touched the subject of the Armenian massacres, as
well as traditions and historical
past.
He passed away on January 22, 1936 in Tiflis. His body was later moved
to Yerevan, where a street bears his name, and was buried in the
Pantheon, the
cemetery of cultural and political figures situated near Gomidas
Park. His
tombstone offers a unique piece of trivia: for some reason, the name
of the painter has been written as `ÔµÕ²Õ«Õ·Õ§ Ô¹Õ¡Õ¤Õ§Õ¸Õ½Õ¥Õ¡Õ¶'
(Yeghishe Tadeosian), in Classical Armenian spelling, even though his
name should have been `ÔµÕ²Õ«Õ·Õ¥ Ô¹Õ¡Õ¤Õ¥Ö=82Õ¸Õ½ÕµÕ¡Õ¶' (Yeghishe
Tadevosyan) in Soviet Armenian spelling. One may only wonder how this
happened and how the writing escaped the attention of Soviet Armenian
censors.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY NEEDS OUR HELP MORE THAN EVER
The crisis in Syria requires 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
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/0w62f/4f4cee/4nmgrb) AND SELECT SYRIAN
ARMENIAN RELIEF IN THE MENU. OR IF YOU PREFER YOU MAY MAIL YOUR
DONATION TO:
Armenian Prelacy
138 E. 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief
Thank you for your help
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 23-A Centennial Commemoration: Book presentation, `The
Martyred Armenian Writers 1915-1922, by Herand M. Markarian, sponsored
by St. Illuminator's Cathedral and Hamazkayin of New York, under
auspices of Archbishop Oshagan. Participants include: Bishop
Anoushavan Tanielian, Dr. George Dermksian, Iris Chekenian, and Shant
Mardirossian. Master
of Ceremonies: Zarmine Boghosian. Readings by Veh-Harach Bezdikian,
Natalie Gabrielian, Yeraz Markarian Meschian, Aida Zilelian-Silak. The
Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside, New York at 8:05 pm.
January 25-45th anniversary of St. Gregory Church, North Andover,
Massachusetts, Divine Liturgy and celebration presided by Bishop
Anoushavan
Tanielian. Contact Sossy Jeknavorian ([email protected]) for tickets
to anniversary celebration; $40 adults; $10 children. Advance
reservations required.
February 5-Avak luncheon, sponsored by St. Gregory Church, 158 Main
Street, North Andover, Massachusetts. Speaker: Ruth Thomasian,
executive director Project SAVE Archives, `Preserving Your Precious
Photographs.' Guests may bring photos for discussion on persons,
places, and
situations.
February 5-`Code Name `Haiko': Discovering
the Last Unknown Participant in Talaat Pasha's Liquidation,' a lecture
by Dr. Vartan Matiossian, director of the Armenian National Education
Committee, 7 pm in the Guild Hall of the Armenian Diocese, 630 Second
Avenue, New York, sponsored by the Zohrab Information Center. For
information: [email protected] or 212-686-0710.
February 6-Hamazkayin of New York presents a Bilingual lecture by
Khatchig Mouradian, `From Der Zor to Kobani (Arabpunar): Turkey,
Kurds, and Armenians,' Armenian Center, 69-23 47th Avenue, Woodside,
New York, at 8 pm. Donation: $10.
February 7-Armenian Relief Society, NJ Shakeh Chapter presents
=80=9CThe Sound of Music' (in Armenian), performed by the Bedros
Atamian Theatrical Group of Hamazkayin Sanahin Chapter, Montreal,
Canada. Director and playwright, Lena Khacherian, at Fort Lee High
School, 3000 Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee, New Jersey. Tickets: $50, $35,
$25. Contact: Ani Keshishian 201-417-0204; Anik Kechichian
201-394-4408; Lena Tarakjian 201-592-7991.
February 28-March 1-Armenian Relief Society Youth Connect Program,
at New York University, `Looking Beyond the Centennial.' Featuring:
Khatchig Mouradian, ARS Youth Connect Program Director; Speakers,
Scout Tufankjian, Photojournalist and Eric Nazarian, Filmmaker. For
Armenian college students, 18-25 years old. Deadline for registration
(required) January 30. Space is limited. $25 registration fee includes
meals and the evening dinner. Overnight accommodation available for
out-of-town students. For more information: [email protected] or
617-926-3801.
March 1-One Nation, One Culture: A Cultural Evening of Song & Dance
dedicated to the Armenian Genocide 100th Anniversary, Felician
College, 262 South Main Street, Lodi, New Jersey at 4 pm. Organized by
the New Jersey
chapter of Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society, with
co-sponsorship of AGBU Ararat NY, Homenetmen Regional Executive,
Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, and Tekeyan Cultural
Association of Greater New York.
March 5-Official opening of Exhibit on Armenian textiles, `Stitching
to Survive: Handwork of Armenian Women,' 6-8 pm, at the United
Nations, New York. Reception to follow. Organized by the Armenian
Relief Society, Inc., and the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN.
March 6-Conference, `Rebuilding a Nation: The Armenian Woman's Century
of Resistance and Empowerment,' 10 am-4 pm, at
Salvation Army Auditorium, 221 East 52nd Street, New York
City. Organized by the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of the
Armenian Relief Society, Inc.
March 7-Cultural program in commemoration of the 100th anniversary
of the Armenian genocide, sponsored by the Armenian Relief Society of
Eastern USA, under auspices of Archbishop Oshagan, Prelate. At 7 pm at
Waterside Restaurant & Catering, 7800 River Road, North Bergen, New
Jersey. Donation: $100. For information: Knar Kiledjian 201-233-1566;
Lena Orangian 516-724-3005 or by email to [email protected].
March 13-15-`Responsibility 2015,' International conference for
Armenian Genocide's centennial at Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York,
featuring prominent historians, policymakers, authors, and
artists. Organized by the ARF Eastern US Centennial Committee, under
the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America,
Eastern Region. www.responsibility2015.com for information.
March 20-Musical Armenia, presented by Eastern Prelacy and Prelacy
Ladies Guild, Weill Recital Hall, 8 pm, Carnegie Hall, New York
City. Featured artists Patil Harboyan, piano and Heather Tuach, cello,
will present a program dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide that will include works of Armenian composers
Atamian, Babajanian, Gomidas, Khatchaturian, Saradjian, Stepanian, and
Talalyan. Tickets are $25 and will be on sale after December 20th at
the box office and the Prelacy, 212-689-7810.
March 13-15-International conference, `Responsibility 2015' marking
the Armenian Genocide's centennial, at Marriott Marquis Hotel, New
York City. Organized by the ARF Eastern United States Centennial
Committee, under the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial
Committee of America, Eastern Region. For information visit the web
site (www.responsibility2015.com).
April 25-Connecticut Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day at the
Connecticut State Capitol. Keynote speaker: Noted author Chris
Bohjalian.
April 26-Centennial commemoration of Genocide. Joint united Divine
Liturgy in New York City (site to be announced), presided by
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. To be
followed by Times Square gathering `100 Years to Remember.'
May 7, 8, 9-National Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration in
Washington, DC, organized under the patronage of the Diocese and the
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Presided by His Holiness
Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His
Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of the Great House of
Cilicia. May 7, Ecumenical Service at the National Cathedral, 7 pm;
May 8, A Journey Through Armenian Music at the Music Center at
Strathmore, 7:30 pm; May 8 & 9, Exhibits, Films, and Events at various
venues; May 9, Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of the National Shrine
of the Immaculate Conception, 10 am; May 9, A Time to Give Thanks,
banquet, 6 pm (location to be announced).
May 10 to June 4-Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Aram I to the
Eastern Prelacy.
June 3-6-National Representative Assembly hosted by St. Stephen's
Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
July 18-Blessing of the Holy Muron (Oil) by His Holiness Aram I, at
the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia in Antelias,
Lebanon. For details click here.
October 5-9-Clergy gathering of Eastern, Western, and Canadian
Prelacies.
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:
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