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PRESS OFFICE
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 March 5, 2015
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Sunday of the Good Steward
A 17th-century Dutch etching of the Parable of the Unjust Steward.
** Sunday of the Steward
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Jesus' parable about an unjust steward who was accused of cheating his
master (Luke 16:1-17-the reading for Sunday, March 8) is famous for
being difficult to understand. But it gives very concrete clues about
what it means to be a `good steward.'
The steward is a figure who comes up in many of Jesus' parables=80'a
`stock character,' we might say, who would have been very recognizable
to Christ's listeners. What did stewards do, in the time of Jesus?
What made them so interesting to our Lord?
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to visit our blog and to read more.
** Scripture of the Week
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Is 56:1-57:21
Eph 4:17-5:14
Lk 16:1-31
** Prayer of the Week
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Look with love, O merciful Father, on the created works of your hand,
and grant the camps of the angels to be guardians of our feeble
persons. Deliver us from temptation, from the wandering demons of
night, that by day and by night we may give you glory
incessantly. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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7 March: Sts. John of Jerusalem, John of Otzoon, John of Orotni and
Gregory of Datev
8 March: Sunday of the Steward
11 March: Median Day of Lent
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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Assyrian Christians in prayer
Assyrian Christian refugees in prayer at a church in Lebanon.
** The Plight of Assyrian Christians
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Reports emerging from Syria last week described the assault on
Assyrian Christian communities in the country's northeastern
region. In Iraq, meanwhile, the terror organization calling itself the
Islamic State has begun demolishing monuments and artifacts from the
ancient Assyrian empire.
In a story all too familiar to the Armenian people, Adul Ahad Nissan,
an Assyrian Christian who was forced to flee his village in Syria,
described in the New York Times the pain of separation from friends
and loved ones. `I made a vow,' he said, `when I return I want to kiss
the soil of my village and pray in the church.' Click here
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to read the Times article.
And please continue to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in
the Middle East.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Alex Dadourian
Alex Dadourian.
** In Memoriam: Alex Dadourian
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The Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Mr. Alexander Ara Dadourian,
a longtime leader of the Diocese who carried forward a distinguished
family legacy of service to the Armenian Church and heritage. He
passed away on March 2, at the age of 81.
He and his brothers were deeply influenced by the generation of their
parents, especially the figure of their father, Dadour Dadourian. As a
young man Alex Dadourian was a godfather of St. Vartan Cathedral; and
as he advanced in years he became more involved in the leadership of
the Diocese as a whole, serving on the Armenian Church Endowment Fund
board, and being a deeply valued counselor to Diocesan primates for
more than 40 years.
`Alex Dadourian was a kind and pious gentleman, deeply patriotic, and
profoundly devoted to Christ and the church,' wrote Diocesan Primate
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian in a message this week. `He and his late
brother Haig were the best possible stewards of their father's vision:
preserving it, building upon it, and passing it on to further
generations.'
Nubar Dorian
Nubar Dorian.
** In Memoriam: Nubar Dorian
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The Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Mr. Nubar Dorian-a
distinguished community activist and a leader of many Armenian
organizations=80'who passed away on February 28. He was 92.
Born in Lebanon, Mr. Dorian came to America in 1947. His professional
life was spent in the business world, but parallel to that, he was
active in Armenian affairs in the full spectrum of community
institutions.
He also enjoyed a wide following as a writer of commentary articles in
the major Armenian newspapers, which touched on every aspect of
Armenian life. Click here
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to read a personal reflection on Nubar Dorian's life and
accomplishment.
FAR
Armenia's National Medical Library dedicated its reading room to the
late Dr. Edgar Housepian. Pictured above are guests at the formal
opening ceremony.
** Armenia's Medical Library Honors the Late Dr. Housepian
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When Armenia's newly renovated National Medical Library opened its
doors at the end of December, the library's reading room was dedicated
to the late Dr. Edgar Housepian-the internationally-renowned
neurosurgeon and a founding member of the Fund for Armenian Relief.
At the formal opening, friends, Armenia's former health ministers, and
Armenia's current Health Minister Armen Muradyan recalled
Dr. Housepian's contributions to the development of the country's
health care system in the aftermath of the 1988 earthquake.
Thanks to Dr. Housepian's vision and support, FAR has continuously
contributed to the development of the National Medical Library in
Yerevan, ensuring its access to international medical journals and
electronic databases, and helping it to publish Armenian-language
medical abstracts and to launch its website
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.
Click here
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to read more on FAR's blog.
Lucine Amara
This week Lucine Amara reached a remarkable life milestone: her 90th
birthday.
** A Star at 90
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For a certain generation of Armenian-Americans, to witness Lucine
Amara on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera-to hear her golden voice,
and watch her captivate an audience-was more than just a splendid
evening's entertainment.
As a community, we felt a part of her great artistic achievements. And
the pride we feel for her has been magnified by the devotion Miss
Amara has always shown towards our shared Armenian heritage.
This week, her friends and admirers applauded her once more, as Lucine
Amara reached a remarkable life milestone: her 90th birthday. The
Diocesan Center in New York provided the setting for a joyous
gathering of her family and friends; click here
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to read about it. And click on the following links to read the
congratulatory newspaper accounts of her amazing life
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and career
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** PARISH NEWS
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Minnesota Council of Churches
** Minnesota Churches Adopt Genocide Resolution
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On February 17, the Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan, pastor of St. Sahag
Church of St. Paul, MN, made a presentation on the Armenian Genocide
at a meeting of the Minnesota Council of Churches.
The ecumenical organization unanimously adopted a resolution
officially recognizing 2015 as the centennial year of the Armenian
Genocide; condemning `the failure of the domestic and international
authorities to come to terms with the yet unanswered questions about
this atrocity'; and calling on its member churches to offer a prayer
on April 19, 2015, for the martyrs of 1915 and for all victims of
crimes against humanity.
Click here
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to read the full text of the resolution.
Celebrating Coptic Martyrs
Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian (left) with church leaders at St. George Coptic
Orthodox Church of Greater Philadelphia.
** An Expression of Solidarity
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On Sunday, March 1, the Very Rev. Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian, pastor of
St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, attended a special
service dedicated to the 21 Christian martyrs who were canonized by
the Coptic Church last month.
The service was held at the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church of
Greater Philadelphia. Bishop Karas of the Coptic Church presided.
Fr. Gulgulian offered a prayer during the service, and expressed the
sense of solidarity Armenian Church members feel towards their Coptic
brothers and sisters.
St. George Church, Hartford, CT
Marianne and Ted Hovivian, of the New York Friends of Gavar Special
School, make a presentation at St. George Church.
** Hartford Parish Supports School in Armenia
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On Saturday, February 28, the Women's Guild of St. George Church of
Hartford, CT, organized its annual Lenten dinner.
Guest speakers Ted and Marianne Hovivian, of the New York Friends of
Gavar Special School, described the work of the school and its mission
to educate children with mental and physical disabilities in
Armenia. Artwork made by the students of the Gavar Special School, as
well as photographs of the school and its recent renovation projects,
were on display in the church hall.
Lorina Abalian, vice chair of the Women's Guild, said the guild made a
donation to the school to help support its programs. Individual
donations were also made after the presentation by the
parishioners. The Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian, parish pastor, added,
`We hope the donations collected will allow the school to continue to
make building and program improvements and to provide essential
education for these students.'
Click here
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to view photos.
Marie Epjian
Marie and Charles Ipjian on their wedding day in 1930.
** Life After the Genocide
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When one of the last survivors of the Armenian Genocide residing in
Chicago passed away late last year at the age of 99, she left behind a
testimony to her life and experience.
In this 100th year of remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, the family
of Marie Arabanlian Ipjian shared her story with their fellow
parishioners in Evanston, IL-and they in turn wish to share it with
our readership.
Click here
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to read Mrs. Ipjian's testimony.
Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian
Fr. Dajad Davidian speaks about the impact of the Genocide on the
Armenian Church.
** Lenten Series Underway in Chelmsford
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Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, is focusing its annual
Lenten program on the Armenian Genocide. On Friday, February 27, the
Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian spoke about the impact of the Genocide on the
Armenian Church.
Fr. Davidian described the status of Armenian communities in the
Ottoman Empire before 1915, and went on to discuss the effect the
Genocide had on Christian life in Historic Armenia, including the
destruction of churches, monasteries and seminaries, and the
persecution of clergy. He also related the challenges the Armenian
Church faced in the aftermath of the Genocide.
On Friday, March 6, the Rev. Fr. Khachatur Kesablyan, pastor of
Sts. Vartanantz Church, will speak about the idea of divine punishment
and redemption in the Christian faith. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
Choir Workshop in White Plains
A regional choir workshop was held in White Plains, NY, for leaders of
junior choirs.
** Workshop for Junior Choir Leaders
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On Saturday, February 28, a regional choir workshop was held at
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church in White Plains, NY, for leaders of
junior choirs.
Representatives of St. Gregory the Enlightener Church; Holy Martyrs
Church of Bayside, NY; St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY; St. Leon
Church of Fair Lawn, NJ; St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ; and
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, took part in the workshop.
The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan Vicar, opened the
program. The committee-comprised of the Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian,
Dn. Gregory Krikorian, Maestro Khoren Mekanejian, and
Fr. Odabashian=80'gave an overview of the goals of the junior choir
program. Participants shared updates from their parishes and learned
about methods of teaching Armenian Church hymns to young people.
Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
On Wednesday, March 11, St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host an
evening with author-photographer Matthew Karanian, whose recent book
is the first-ever guide to the cultural sites of Historic
Armenia. Khatchig Mouradian will reflect on the significance of the
new volume. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
On Tuesday, March 17, St. Leon Church will host a book presentation by
French journalists Laure Marchand and Guillaume Perrier, authors of
Turkey and the Armenian Ghost: On the Trail of the Genocide. The book
is a portrait of the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide and the
struggle to have it officially recognized. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church | White Plains, NY
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host an
observance of `Saintly Women's Day' on Saturday, March 14, beginning
at 10:30 a.m. The day is dedicated to the unnamed women martyrs of the
Armenian Genocide of 1915. A program and luncheon will follow
services. The RSVP deadline for the luncheon has been extended to
March 7. Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/SWDWhitePlains2015.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+ E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for registration information.
On Friday, March 20, St. Gregory the Enlightener Church will host a
talk by the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan on the canonization of the
martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. The evening begins with a Lenten
service at 6:30, followed by dinner at 7, and the lecture at 7:30. For
information, call the church at (914) 428-2595.
Holy Cross Church | Union City, NJ
The Women's Guild of Holy Cross Church of Union City, NJ, will host a
`Saintly Women's Day' observance on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 11
a.m. Following a service in the church sanctuary, a luncheon and
program will be held, focusing on the women martyrs of 1915. Click
here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/SaintlyWomenNJ2015.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+ E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
St. Sarkis Church | Dallas, TX
Peter Balakian will give a talk titled "Raphael Lemkin, Cultural
Destruction, and the Armenian Genocide" at Southern Methodist
University on Thursday, March 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The lecture
will be held at the university's Dallas Hall (McCord Auditorium),
located at 6425 Boaz Lane in Dallas, TX.
The event is one of several programs organized by St. Sarkis Church of
Dallas as part of the 100th year of remembrance of the Armenian
Genocide. Click here
(http://bit.ly/18VzSiE?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information, or contact Hamlet Sarokhanian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
St. John Church | Southfield, MI
St. John Church of Southfield, MI, will focus its annual Lenten
Retreat Seminar on the upcoming canonization of the martyrs of the
Armenian Genocide. Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Ervine, professor of
Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary in New York, will
give a talk titled =80=9CVictors for Christ: Who is a Saint?' The
event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/2015DetroitLentenRetreat.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
Holy Martyrs Church | Bayside, NY
The Shnorhali Choir of Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will give a
concert on Sunday, March 22, in observance of the 100th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. The program will feature performances by the
Shnorhali Choir, guest soloists Yn. Karine Malkhasyan and Ruthann
Turekian, and a special appearance by NJ Hamazkayin's Arekag
children's chorus.
The concert begins at 3 p.m. It will be held at St. Malachy's Church
in the Actors' Chapel (239 West 49th Street, New York City). Click
here
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to view a flyer for information.
** YOUTH NEWS
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ACYOA Seniors Retreat
ACYOA Central Council members Adrienne Ashbahian and Jonathan Pelaez
at Saturday's retreat.
** New England ACYOA Members Gather for Retreat
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ACYOA Seniors from seven parishes gathered for the New England
Regional Lenten Retreat hosted by the Church of the Holy Resurrection
in New Britain, CT, on February 28.
During the day-long retreat, titled `Living the Gospel of Christ:
Legacy of Our Martyrs,' young adults were led in a Bible study and
discussion on the Crucifixion and Resurrection by the Rev. Fr. Kapriel
Mouradjian, parish pastor. The Rev. Fr. Untzag Nalbandian, pastor of
the Church of the Holy Ascension of Trumbull, CT, led a discussion on
the canonization of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.
Lorie Odabashian, the Diocese's coordinator of Youth and Young Adult
Ministries, and ACYOA Central Council members Adrienne Ashbahian and
Jonathan Pelaez shared their personal family histories and spoke about
how their family legacies helped to shape their own lives.
Click here
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to view photos.
ACYOA Jrs Retreat
ACYOA Juniors during the recent retreat in Ohio.
** ACYOA Juniors Learn About Martyrdom
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Around 30 ACYOA Juniors from the Cleveland and Detroit communities
gathered at a retreat center in Chardon, OH, from February 27 to March
1, for a Lenten retreat. Themed `Living the Gospel of Christ: Legacy
of Our Martyrs,' this year's retreat series is designed to help
participants prepare for the upcoming canonization of the martyrs of
the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
The Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan, pastor of St. Gregory of Narek Church of
Richmond Heights, OH, served as the weekend's chaplain, leading the
participants in morning and evening prayer services and during one of
the sessions on Saturday afternoon. Additional presentations were made
on Saturday by Jennifer Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and
Young Adult Ministries, and guest speaker China Darrington, founder of
XIX Recovery Support Services, who shared a personal story of hope.
On Sunday morning, the group took part in the Divine Liturgy at
St. Gregory of Narek Church. Local parishioners hosted a luncheon for
the young people. Click here
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to view photos.
2015 ACYOA Retreat Schedule
March 7: ACYOA Juniors and Seniors Texas Retreat - Carrollton, TX
March 7-8: ACYOA Juniors NY/NJ/Mid-Atlantic Retreat - White Plains, NY
March 14: ACYOA Juniors and Seniors Florida Retreat - Boca Raton, FL
March 14: ACYOA Seniors Midwest Retreat - Racine, WI
March 20-22: ACYOA Juniors WI/IL Retreat - Camp Hickory, IL
March 21: ACYOA Seniors NY/NJ/Mid-Atlantic Retreat - Bayside, NY
To register for upcoming retreats, contact Jennifer Morris at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) ,
or Lorie Odabashian at [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) .
ASP
** Register for the Armenia Service Program
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The ACYOA Central Council has opened registration for this year's
ACYOA Armenia Service Program, scheduled for July 1 to 20. The program
of travel, service, and worship gives young adults (ages 18 to 30) a
unique opportunity to discover their homeland and to serve its people
in a meaningful way. ACYOA members leave Armenia with a connection to
their faith and heritage that continues to inspire them throughout
their lives.
This year's trip leader will be the Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan
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, pastor of St. Sahag Church of St. Paul, MN. The Dadourian Foundation
is providing generous scholarship funds to help offset costs for the
first 20 applicants to the ASP program. In addition, the ACYOA Central
Council is offering scholarships to participants in need of financial
assistance.
The registration deadline is March 20. Click on the following links to
view a flyer
(http://acyoa.org/asp/2015/ASP2015Flyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
and to download an application
form. (http://acyoa.org/asp/2015/2015ASPApplicationPacket.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
For more information on ASP and the scholarships, contact Jennifer
Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
or (248) 648-0702.
Khrimian Lyceum
Dr. Sylvie Merian with students of the Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum.
** Khrimian Lyceum Learns About Manuscript Illumination
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Dr. Sylvie Merian, noted art historian, scholar, and curator, was the
guest lecturer at the Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum on February 7.
In a presentation on Armenian manuscripts, she showed students
goatskin parchments, manuscript colophons, papyrus samples, quills and
reed pens, pigment material and other artifacts from the collection of
the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. Dr. Merian also spoke about
vortan garmeer (Armenian red dye), the use of gold leaf, and the work
of Armenian manuscript artists Dzerun, Sarkis Bidzag, and Toros
Roslin.
The Khrimian Lyceum's daylong program continued with their choral
practice, language classes, and creative arts sessions in the Armenian
tradition. Click here
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to view photos.
** EVENTS
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Times Square
** Genocide Centennial Observance in New York City
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Every Armenian in the greater New York region needs to be a part of
the centennial observance of the Armenian Genocide in New York City on
Sunday, April 26. The day will begin with the Divine Liturgy at
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, scheduled for 10 a.m. Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy; Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan will deliver the sermon.
A procession to Times Square will depart the cathedral at 12:00
p.m. The program in Times Square will begin at 1:45 p.m. The 2015
Genocide Commemoration in Times Square is organized by the
Mid-Atlantic Knights and Daughters of Vartan, in affiliation with the
Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America (Eastern Region).
Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
Zohrab Center Events
** Zohrab Center Book Talks
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The March 5 book presentation by photographer Ariane Ateshian
Delacampagne has been
postponed to Thursday, May 21. The event is organized by the Diocese's
Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, the Diocese's Department
of Armenian Studies, and AGBU's Ararat Magazine. It will be held in
the Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Avenue at 35th
Street).
March 12 Talk on Historic Armenia
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will co-host
a book presentation by Matthew Karanian, author of Historic Armenia:
After 100 Years. Mr. Karanian will speak about his collection of
photos from Armenian cities and villages in Anatolia.
The event will be held at the AGBU office (55 East 59th Street, New
York City) on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
Alan Hovhaness
Alan Hovhaness composed "Holy Mystery of the Martyrs" in 1976.
** A Concert at St. Vartan Cathedral
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St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and St. Illuminator's Armenian Cathedral
are co-hosting a concert featuring Alan Hovhaness's symphony `Holy
Mystery of the Martyrs,' on Friday, March 20. The Rev. Fr. Hovhan
Khoja-Eynatyan, pastor of St. James Church of Evanston, IL, will be
the guest soloist.
`Holy Mystery of the Martyrs' was commissioned by the Eastern Diocese
of the Armenian Church and composed by Alan Hovhaness in 1976. The
`holy martyrs' of the title are the Armenian Christians killed on the
field of Avarayr in 451 A.D. In its 17 movements, =80=9CHoly Mystery
of the Martyrs' presents individual `prayers' that convey both the
tragedy of loss and the triumph of survival. The March 20 concert is
dedicated to the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
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to view a flyer for information.
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 March 5, 2015
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Sunday of the Good Steward
A 17th-century Dutch etching of the Parable of the Unjust Steward.
** Sunday of the Steward
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Jesus' parable about an unjust steward who was accused of cheating his
master (Luke 16:1-17-the reading for Sunday, March 8) is famous for
being difficult to understand. But it gives very concrete clues about
what it means to be a `good steward.'
The steward is a figure who comes up in many of Jesus' parables=80'a
`stock character,' we might say, who would have been very recognizable
to Christ's listeners. What did stewards do, in the time of Jesus?
What made them so interesting to our Lord?
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to visit our blog and to read more.
** Scripture of the Week
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Is 56:1-57:21
Eph 4:17-5:14
Lk 16:1-31
** Prayer of the Week
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Look with love, O merciful Father, on the created works of your hand,
and grant the camps of the angels to be guardians of our feeble
persons. Deliver us from temptation, from the wandering demons of
night, that by day and by night we may give you glory
incessantly. Amen.
** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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7 March: Sts. John of Jerusalem, John of Otzoon, John of Orotni and
Gregory of Datev
8 March: Sunday of the Steward
11 March: Median Day of Lent
** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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Assyrian Christians in prayer
Assyrian Christian refugees in prayer at a church in Lebanon.
** The Plight of Assyrian Christians
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Reports emerging from Syria last week described the assault on
Assyrian Christian communities in the country's northeastern
region. In Iraq, meanwhile, the terror organization calling itself the
Islamic State has begun demolishing monuments and artifacts from the
ancient Assyrian empire.
In a story all too familiar to the Armenian people, Adul Ahad Nissan,
an Assyrian Christian who was forced to flee his village in Syria,
described in the New York Times the pain of separation from friends
and loved ones. `I made a vow,' he said, `when I return I want to kiss
the soil of my village and pray in the church.' Click here
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to read the Times article.
And please continue to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in
the Middle East.
** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Alex Dadourian
Alex Dadourian.
** In Memoriam: Alex Dadourian
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The Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Mr. Alexander Ara Dadourian,
a longtime leader of the Diocese who carried forward a distinguished
family legacy of service to the Armenian Church and heritage. He
passed away on March 2, at the age of 81.
He and his brothers were deeply influenced by the generation of their
parents, especially the figure of their father, Dadour Dadourian. As a
young man Alex Dadourian was a godfather of St. Vartan Cathedral; and
as he advanced in years he became more involved in the leadership of
the Diocese as a whole, serving on the Armenian Church Endowment Fund
board, and being a deeply valued counselor to Diocesan primates for
more than 40 years.
`Alex Dadourian was a kind and pious gentleman, deeply patriotic, and
profoundly devoted to Christ and the church,' wrote Diocesan Primate
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian in a message this week. `He and his late
brother Haig were the best possible stewards of their father's vision:
preserving it, building upon it, and passing it on to further
generations.'
Nubar Dorian
Nubar Dorian.
** In Memoriam: Nubar Dorian
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The Eastern Diocese mourns the passing of Mr. Nubar Dorian-a
distinguished community activist and a leader of many Armenian
organizations=80'who passed away on February 28. He was 92.
Born in Lebanon, Mr. Dorian came to America in 1947. His professional
life was spent in the business world, but parallel to that, he was
active in Armenian affairs in the full spectrum of community
institutions.
He also enjoyed a wide following as a writer of commentary articles in
the major Armenian newspapers, which touched on every aspect of
Armenian life. Click here
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to read a personal reflection on Nubar Dorian's life and
accomplishment.
FAR
Armenia's National Medical Library dedicated its reading room to the
late Dr. Edgar Housepian. Pictured above are guests at the formal
opening ceremony.
** Armenia's Medical Library Honors the Late Dr. Housepian
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When Armenia's newly renovated National Medical Library opened its
doors at the end of December, the library's reading room was dedicated
to the late Dr. Edgar Housepian-the internationally-renowned
neurosurgeon and a founding member of the Fund for Armenian Relief.
At the formal opening, friends, Armenia's former health ministers, and
Armenia's current Health Minister Armen Muradyan recalled
Dr. Housepian's contributions to the development of the country's
health care system in the aftermath of the 1988 earthquake.
Thanks to Dr. Housepian's vision and support, FAR has continuously
contributed to the development of the National Medical Library in
Yerevan, ensuring its access to international medical journals and
electronic databases, and helping it to publish Armenian-language
medical abstracts and to launch its website
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.
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to read more on FAR's blog.
Lucine Amara
This week Lucine Amara reached a remarkable life milestone: her 90th
birthday.
** A Star at 90
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For a certain generation of Armenian-Americans, to witness Lucine
Amara on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera-to hear her golden voice,
and watch her captivate an audience-was more than just a splendid
evening's entertainment.
As a community, we felt a part of her great artistic achievements. And
the pride we feel for her has been magnified by the devotion Miss
Amara has always shown towards our shared Armenian heritage.
This week, her friends and admirers applauded her once more, as Lucine
Amara reached a remarkable life milestone: her 90th birthday. The
Diocesan Center in New York provided the setting for a joyous
gathering of her family and friends; click here
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to read about it. And click on the following links to read the
congratulatory newspaper accounts of her amazing life
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** PARISH NEWS
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Minnesota Council of Churches
** Minnesota Churches Adopt Genocide Resolution
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On February 17, the Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan, pastor of St. Sahag
Church of St. Paul, MN, made a presentation on the Armenian Genocide
at a meeting of the Minnesota Council of Churches.
The ecumenical organization unanimously adopted a resolution
officially recognizing 2015 as the centennial year of the Armenian
Genocide; condemning `the failure of the domestic and international
authorities to come to terms with the yet unanswered questions about
this atrocity'; and calling on its member churches to offer a prayer
on April 19, 2015, for the martyrs of 1915 and for all victims of
crimes against humanity.
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to read the full text of the resolution.
Celebrating Coptic Martyrs
Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian (left) with church leaders at St. George Coptic
Orthodox Church of Greater Philadelphia.
** An Expression of Solidarity
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On Sunday, March 1, the Very Rev. Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian, pastor of
St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Church of Wynnewood, PA, attended a special
service dedicated to the 21 Christian martyrs who were canonized by
the Coptic Church last month.
The service was held at the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church of
Greater Philadelphia. Bishop Karas of the Coptic Church presided.
Fr. Gulgulian offered a prayer during the service, and expressed the
sense of solidarity Armenian Church members feel towards their Coptic
brothers and sisters.
St. George Church, Hartford, CT
Marianne and Ted Hovivian, of the New York Friends of Gavar Special
School, make a presentation at St. George Church.
** Hartford Parish Supports School in Armenia
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On Saturday, February 28, the Women's Guild of St. George Church of
Hartford, CT, organized its annual Lenten dinner.
Guest speakers Ted and Marianne Hovivian, of the New York Friends of
Gavar Special School, described the work of the school and its mission
to educate children with mental and physical disabilities in
Armenia. Artwork made by the students of the Gavar Special School, as
well as photographs of the school and its recent renovation projects,
were on display in the church hall.
Lorina Abalian, vice chair of the Women's Guild, said the guild made a
donation to the school to help support its programs. Individual
donations were also made after the presentation by the
parishioners. The Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian, parish pastor, added,
`We hope the donations collected will allow the school to continue to
make building and program improvements and to provide essential
education for these students.'
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to view photos.
Marie Epjian
Marie and Charles Ipjian on their wedding day in 1930.
** Life After the Genocide
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When one of the last survivors of the Armenian Genocide residing in
Chicago passed away late last year at the age of 99, she left behind a
testimony to her life and experience.
In this 100th year of remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, the family
of Marie Arabanlian Ipjian shared her story with their fellow
parishioners in Evanston, IL-and they in turn wish to share it with
our readership.
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to read Mrs. Ipjian's testimony.
Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian
Fr. Dajad Davidian speaks about the impact of the Genocide on the
Armenian Church.
** Lenten Series Underway in Chelmsford
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Sts. Vartanantz Church of Chelmsford, MA, is focusing its annual
Lenten program on the Armenian Genocide. On Friday, February 27, the
Rev. Fr. Dajad Davidian spoke about the impact of the Genocide on the
Armenian Church.
Fr. Davidian described the status of Armenian communities in the
Ottoman Empire before 1915, and went on to discuss the effect the
Genocide had on Christian life in Historic Armenia, including the
destruction of churches, monasteries and seminaries, and the
persecution of clergy. He also related the challenges the Armenian
Church faced in the aftermath of the Genocide.
On Friday, March 6, the Rev. Fr. Khachatur Kesablyan, pastor of
Sts. Vartanantz Church, will speak about the idea of divine punishment
and redemption in the Christian faith. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
Choir Workshop in White Plains
A regional choir workshop was held in White Plains, NY, for leaders of
junior choirs.
** Workshop for Junior Choir Leaders
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On Saturday, February 28, a regional choir workshop was held at
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church in White Plains, NY, for leaders of
junior choirs.
Representatives of St. Gregory the Enlightener Church; Holy Martyrs
Church of Bayside, NY; St. Peter Church of Watervliet, NY; St. Leon
Church of Fair Lawn, NJ; St. Stepanos Church of Elberon, NJ; and
St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, took part in the workshop.
The Very Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashian, Diocesan Vicar, opened the
program. The committee-comprised of the Rev. Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian,
Dn. Gregory Krikorian, Maestro Khoren Mekanejian, and
Fr. Odabashian=80'gave an overview of the goals of the junior choir
program. Participants shared updates from their parishes and learned
about methods of teaching Armenian Church hymns to young people.
Upcoming events
** Upcoming Parish Events
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St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
On Wednesday, March 11, St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host an
evening with author-photographer Matthew Karanian, whose recent book
is the first-ever guide to the cultural sites of Historic
Armenia. Khatchig Mouradian will reflect on the significance of the
new volume. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
On Tuesday, March 17, St. Leon Church will host a book presentation by
French journalists Laure Marchand and Guillaume Perrier, authors of
Turkey and the Armenian Ghost: On the Trail of the Genocide. The book
is a portrait of the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide and the
struggle to have it officially recognized. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church | White Plains, NY
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will host an
observance of `Saintly Women's Day' on Saturday, March 14, beginning
at 10:30 a.m. The day is dedicated to the unnamed women martyrs of the
Armenian Genocide of 1915. A program and luncheon will follow
services. The RSVP deadline for the luncheon has been extended to
March 7. Click here
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to view a flyer for registration information.
On Friday, March 20, St. Gregory the Enlightener Church will host a
talk by the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan on the canonization of the
martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. The evening begins with a Lenten
service at 6:30, followed by dinner at 7, and the lecture at 7:30. For
information, call the church at (914) 428-2595.
Holy Cross Church | Union City, NJ
The Women's Guild of Holy Cross Church of Union City, NJ, will host a
`Saintly Women's Day' observance on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 11
a.m. Following a service in the church sanctuary, a luncheon and
program will be held, focusing on the women martyrs of 1915. Click
here
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to view a flyer for information.
St. Sarkis Church | Dallas, TX
Peter Balakian will give a talk titled "Raphael Lemkin, Cultural
Destruction, and the Armenian Genocide" at Southern Methodist
University on Thursday, March 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The lecture
will be held at the university's Dallas Hall (McCord Auditorium),
located at 6425 Boaz Lane in Dallas, TX.
The event is one of several programs organized by St. Sarkis Church of
Dallas as part of the 100th year of remembrance of the Armenian
Genocide. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or contact Hamlet Sarokhanian at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
St. John Church | Southfield, MI
St. John Church of Southfield, MI, will focus its annual Lenten
Retreat Seminar on the upcoming canonization of the martyrs of the
Armenian Genocide. Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Ervine, professor of
Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary in New York, will
give a talk titled =80=9CVictors for Christ: Who is a Saint?' The
event is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.
Holy Martyrs Church | Bayside, NY
The Shnorhali Choir of Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will give a
concert on Sunday, March 22, in observance of the 100th anniversary of
the Armenian Genocide. The program will feature performances by the
Shnorhali Choir, guest soloists Yn. Karine Malkhasyan and Ruthann
Turekian, and a special appearance by NJ Hamazkayin's Arekag
children's chorus.
The concert begins at 3 p.m. It will be held at St. Malachy's Church
in the Actors' Chapel (239 West 49th Street, New York City). Click
here
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to view a flyer for information.
** YOUTH NEWS
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ACYOA Seniors Retreat
ACYOA Central Council members Adrienne Ashbahian and Jonathan Pelaez
at Saturday's retreat.
** New England ACYOA Members Gather for Retreat
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ACYOA Seniors from seven parishes gathered for the New England
Regional Lenten Retreat hosted by the Church of the Holy Resurrection
in New Britain, CT, on February 28.
During the day-long retreat, titled `Living the Gospel of Christ:
Legacy of Our Martyrs,' young adults were led in a Bible study and
discussion on the Crucifixion and Resurrection by the Rev. Fr. Kapriel
Mouradjian, parish pastor. The Rev. Fr. Untzag Nalbandian, pastor of
the Church of the Holy Ascension of Trumbull, CT, led a discussion on
the canonization of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.
Lorie Odabashian, the Diocese's coordinator of Youth and Young Adult
Ministries, and ACYOA Central Council members Adrienne Ashbahian and
Jonathan Pelaez shared their personal family histories and spoke about
how their family legacies helped to shape their own lives.
Click here
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to view photos.
ACYOA Jrs Retreat
ACYOA Juniors during the recent retreat in Ohio.
** ACYOA Juniors Learn About Martyrdom
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Around 30 ACYOA Juniors from the Cleveland and Detroit communities
gathered at a retreat center in Chardon, OH, from February 27 to March
1, for a Lenten retreat. Themed `Living the Gospel of Christ: Legacy
of Our Martyrs,' this year's retreat series is designed to help
participants prepare for the upcoming canonization of the martyrs of
the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
The Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan, pastor of St. Gregory of Narek Church of
Richmond Heights, OH, served as the weekend's chaplain, leading the
participants in morning and evening prayer services and during one of
the sessions on Saturday afternoon. Additional presentations were made
on Saturday by Jennifer Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and
Young Adult Ministries, and guest speaker China Darrington, founder of
XIX Recovery Support Services, who shared a personal story of hope.
On Sunday morning, the group took part in the Divine Liturgy at
St. Gregory of Narek Church. Local parishioners hosted a luncheon for
the young people. Click here
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to view photos.
2015 ACYOA Retreat Schedule
March 7: ACYOA Juniors and Seniors Texas Retreat - Carrollton, TX
March 7-8: ACYOA Juniors NY/NJ/Mid-Atlantic Retreat - White Plains, NY
March 14: ACYOA Juniors and Seniors Florida Retreat - Boca Raton, FL
March 14: ACYOA Seniors Midwest Retreat - Racine, WI
March 20-22: ACYOA Juniors WI/IL Retreat - Camp Hickory, IL
March 21: ACYOA Seniors NY/NJ/Mid-Atlantic Retreat - Bayside, NY
To register for upcoming retreats, contact Jennifer Morris at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) ,
or Lorie Odabashian at [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) .
ASP
** Register for the Armenia Service Program
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The ACYOA Central Council has opened registration for this year's
ACYOA Armenia Service Program, scheduled for July 1 to 20. The program
of travel, service, and worship gives young adults (ages 18 to 30) a
unique opportunity to discover their homeland and to serve its people
in a meaningful way. ACYOA members leave Armenia with a connection to
their faith and heritage that continues to inspire them throughout
their lives.
This year's trip leader will be the Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan
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, pastor of St. Sahag Church of St. Paul, MN. The Dadourian Foundation
is providing generous scholarship funds to help offset costs for the
first 20 applicants to the ASP program. In addition, the ACYOA Central
Council is offering scholarships to participants in need of financial
assistance.
The registration deadline is March 20. Click on the following links to
view a flyer
(http://acyoa.org/asp/2015/ASP2015Flyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
and to download an application
form. (http://acyoa.org/asp/2015/2015ASPApplicationPacket.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Di ocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
For more information on ASP and the scholarships, contact Jennifer
Morris, the Diocese's director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, at
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
or (248) 648-0702.
Khrimian Lyceum
Dr. Sylvie Merian with students of the Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum.
** Khrimian Lyceum Learns About Manuscript Illumination
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Dr. Sylvie Merian, noted art historian, scholar, and curator, was the
guest lecturer at the Diocese's Khrimian Lyceum on February 7.
In a presentation on Armenian manuscripts, she showed students
goatskin parchments, manuscript colophons, papyrus samples, quills and
reed pens, pigment material and other artifacts from the collection of
the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. Dr. Merian also spoke about
vortan garmeer (Armenian red dye), the use of gold leaf, and the work
of Armenian manuscript artists Dzerun, Sarkis Bidzag, and Toros
Roslin.
The Khrimian Lyceum's daylong program continued with their choral
practice, language classes, and creative arts sessions in the Armenian
tradition. Click here
(http://smu.gs/1ErA6K4?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view photos.
** EVENTS
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Times Square
** Genocide Centennial Observance in New York City
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Every Armenian in the greater New York region needs to be a part of
the centennial observance of the Armenian Genocide in New York City on
Sunday, April 26. The day will begin with the Divine Liturgy at
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, scheduled for 10 a.m. Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy; Archbishop Oshagan
Choloyan will deliver the sermon.
A procession to Times Square will depart the cathedral at 12:00
p.m. The program in Times Square will begin at 1:45 p.m. The 2015
Genocide Commemoration in Times Square is organized by the
Mid-Atlantic Knights and Daughters of Vartan, in affiliation with the
Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of America (Eastern Region).
Click here
(https://gallery.mailchimp.com/727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5/files/April26flyer.pdf?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
Zohrab Center Events
** Zohrab Center Book Talks
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The March 5 book presentation by photographer Ariane Ateshian
Delacampagne has been
postponed to Thursday, May 21. The event is organized by the Diocese's
Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, the Diocese's Department
of Armenian Studies, and AGBU's Ararat Magazine. It will be held in
the Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Avenue at 35th
Street).
March 12 Talk on Historic Armenia
The Diocese's Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will co-host
a book presentation by Matthew Karanian, author of Historic Armenia:
After 100 Years. Mr. Karanian will speak about his collection of
photos from Armenian cities and villages in Anatolia.
The event will be held at the AGBU office (55 East 59th Street, New
York City) on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Click here
(http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/uploaded_files/tinymce/files/eventspdf/AGBUKaranian2015.jpg?utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
Alan Hovhaness
Alan Hovhaness composed "Holy Mystery of the Martyrs" in 1976.
** A Concert at St. Vartan Cathedral
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St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and St. Illuminator's Armenian Cathedral
are co-hosting a concert featuring Alan Hovhaness's symphony `Holy
Mystery of the Martyrs,' on Friday, March 20. The Rev. Fr. Hovhan
Khoja-Eynatyan, pastor of St. James Church of Evanston, IL, will be
the guest soloist.
`Holy Mystery of the Martyrs' was commissioned by the Eastern Diocese
of the Armenian Church and composed by Alan Hovhaness in 1976. The
`holy martyrs' of the title are the Armenian Christians killed on the
field of Avarayr in 451 A.D. In its 17 movements, =80=9CHoly Mystery
of the Martyrs' presents individual `prayers' that convey both the
tragedy of loss and the triumph of survival. The March 20 concert is
dedicated to the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
Click here
(http://armenianchurch.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=727aaae8ea56658ecf4a092d5&id=1540fbdd59&e= 3aa2e2c3e9&utm_source=Eastern+Diocese+E-Newsletter&utm_campaign=9f7b4e9c32-&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f0172fcf2-9f7b4e9c32-159688434)
to view a flyer for information.
From: A. Papazian