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Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
November 1, 2007
ABBOT YEGHIA KILAGHIAN VISITS PRELACY
Abbot Yeghia Kilaghian, head of the Mkhitarist Order in Venice and
Vienna, visited the Prelacy today. Father Yeghia was welcomed by Bishop
Anoushavan, on behalf of Archbishop Oshagan who is expected to return from
Lebanon tomorrow. Dr. Vazken Ghougassian, Executive Director, introduced the
honored visitor to Prelacy staff members and gave him a tour of the Prelacy's
Hovsep and Suzanne Hagopian Library. Father Yeghia was accompanied by Rev.
Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston,
New York. Father Yeghia is an uncle of Yeretzgin Ani Terterian.
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO CHICAGO
Bishop Anoushavan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the
Sermon at All Saints Armenian Church in Glenview, Illinois, this Sunday,
November 4, and preside over the parish's anniversary celebration.
VICAR ATTENDS HMEM DINNER IN BOSTON
Bishop Anoushavan attended the HMEM (Eastern Region) 30th Anniversary
Gala on Saturday evening, October 27, in Boston. It was a busy weekend for
the Vicar. Saturday during the day he attended and lectured at the Prelacy's
National Conference for Christian Educators which took place in Charlton,
Massachusetts. In the evening he attended the HMEM gala before returning to
New York in order to attend the Divine Liturgy and Banquet the next day in
honor of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
Twenty Sunday School teachers and directors from the New England and
Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as New England clergymen, gathered at the Holy
Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard, a Coptic Orthodox Retreat Center in
Charlton, Massachusetts, last weekend, under the leadership of Bishop
Anoushavan, Vicar General. Sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC), the weekend conference focused on the theme of
prayer-personal and communal. It included a Bible study, lectures,
workshops, worship services
and Badarak.
Bishop Anoushavan spoke about the cycle of daily worship services
according to the tradition of the Armenian Church; Father Paul Tarazi,
professor of biblical studies at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological
Seminary (NY), presented two lectures on prayer according to the Scriptures
and conducted a bible study on Luke 18:1-8. Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Director of
AREC discussed establishing a rule of prayer. Mary M. Shamshoian-Olson,
Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Consolidate School
District 158 in Illinois, conducted a workshop on how to teach about prayer
to various age groups. Rev. Fr. Antranig Baljian, pastor of St. Stephen's
Armenian Church, celebrated Soorp Badarak and delivered the sermon on Sunday
at the Retreat Center.
BIBLE STUDY AT THE PRELACY
The second session, in a five part Bible study, will be held next
Tuesday, November 6, at the Prelacy, from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. The mini-course
entitled "From Jesus' meals with sinners to the Lord's Supper (Badarak)" is
presented by Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Director of AREC. All are invited. RSVP at
212-689-4481 or [email protected].
PRESENTATION BY VIGEN GUROIAN ON NOVEMBER 16
A new series of booklets on contemporary ethical issues will be
officially introduced on Friday, November 16, 7:30 pm at the Prelacy
headquarters in New York. The series of seven booklets will be written by
Vigen Guroian, Professor of Theology at Loyola College in Maryland.
Professor Guroian will be present and will speak about the first of the
series, "Homosexuality and Same Sex Union," which was recently published.
Dr. Guroian's presentation will be followed by Q&A, discussion and
reception.
The various topics-all current issues of morality and ethics-are
explored with an Orthodox perspective. The series is a pioneering effort not
only for the Armenian Church, but for all of Orthodoxy.
For information contact the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at [email protected] or contact the Prelacy office at 212-689-7810.
BAZAARS AND FOOD FESTIVALS
This weekend and next are popular weekends for our parishes' annual
bazaars and food festivals. These events are important for our parishes both
financially and socially. Check the calendar of events and support your
local parish.
PHILADELPHIAN KILLED IN IRAQ
We received the sad news last Friday from Archpriest Nerses Manoogian
about the death of 39-year-old Pfc. Adam Chitjian in Balad, Iraq, on October
25. Adam was just completing his second tour of duty in Iraq and was due to
return home this month. According to an announcement by the Department of
Defense Adam "sustained injuries when he came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms during combat operations."
Adam is survived by his wife, his father Martin, his sister Kara,
brother Martin, Jr., and his aunt Sophia Chitjian. Members of the Chitjian
family have been faithful members of St. Gregory Church in Philadelphia for
many years. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and the
Philadelphia community. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Let us pray that
our servicemen and women serving in various parts of the world will return
home soon.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for today, November 1, are: Proverbs 10:5:27-22; Isaiah
66:18-21; 1 John 2:7-11; John 16:1-4.
For I know their works and their thoughts, and I am coming to gather all
nations and tongues; and they shall come and shall see my glory, and I will
set a sign among them. From them I will send survivors to the nations, to
Tarshish, Put, and Lud-which draw the bow-to Tubal and Javan, to the
coastlands far away that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory; and
they shall declare my glory among the nations. They shall bring all your
kindred from all the nations as an offering to the Lord, on horses, and in
chariots, and in litters, and on mules, and on dromedaries, to my holy
mountain Jerusalem, says the Lord, just as the Israelites bring a grain
offering in a clean vessel to the house of the Lord. And I will also take
some of them as priests and as Levites, says the Lord. (Isaiah 66:18-21)
For listing of the entire week's Bible readings click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/dbr2007.htm#110107 .
IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN LANGUAGE.
To read the message of His Holiness in Armenian click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/2007Encyclical.pdf .
To read the message of His Holiness in English click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/021407a.htm.
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
designated 2007 as the Year of the Armenian Language. In celebration of this
year-long tribute, each week we will offer an interesting tidbit about the
Armenian language and literature:
". . .It is important to remember that even before the time of Mashtots
Armenians were not illiterate. The learned elite was familiar with at least
some of the major works of the patristic period written in Greek or Syriac,
and some Armenians had studied in the famous Greek schools of the eastern
Mediterranean. When, in the early fifth century, Sahak and Mashtots (both of
whom had received a good training in Greek) set their disciples to
translating, many of the early Christian works were assimilated in Armenia.
An important text from the point of view of explaining later original
Armenian works is the Commentary on the Octateuch by Eusebius of Emesa. This
is lost in the original but preserved in Armenian and has only recently been
published. In the introduction, Eusebius discusses the technical problems of
translation, indicating that the right method is to transpose the sense from
one idiom (Hebrew) into another idiom (Greek), not to render one of the
literal meanings of any word that may make no sense in the second language
in that context. This is particularly interesting in that Eusebius's opinion
is reflected in the Armenian practice of the fifth century, most notably in
the translation of the Gospels, as compared to the later Armenian
Hellenophile tradition of very literal translation."
>From "Homilies and Biblical Commentary in Classical Armenian Writers,"
by Robert W. Thomson, published in Worship Traditions in Armenia and the
Neighboring Christian East, Roberta R. Ervine, editor, AVANT series of St.
Vladimir's Seminary Press and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, 2006.
OUTREACH ON LINE
The latest issue of Outreach (October 2007) is in the mail. If you would
like to read it on line click http://www.armenianprelacy.org/outreach.htm.
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Today, November 1, the Armenian Church commemorates the life of St. John
Chrysostom (Hovhan Voskeperan). He was a notable Christian bishop and
preacher in the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria and Constantinople. He is
famous for his eloquence in public speaking-Chrysostom literally means
"golden mouth." The Orthodox Church honors him as a saint and one of the
"three holy hierarchs" (with Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the
Theologian). He is also recognized by the Catholic Church and the Church of
England.
John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21 years old.
He renounced a large family inheritance and a promising legal career and
went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the Bible. He was later
ordained a priest and soon his sermons were attracting huge audiences. He
challenged wealthy Christians, whose generosity was confined to donating
precious objects for display in churches. "The gift of a chalice may be
extravagant in its generosity," he said, "but a gift to the poor is an
expression of love." He told them they had a duty to help the poor and
needy. He wrote often about valuing the richness of nature created by God
which should be enjoyed and protected. Although he was very popular with the
people, his outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he
was sent into exile at various times. His sermons made a great impact on
Christendom. He had a profound influence on the doctrines and theology of
the Armenian Church, because he spent the final years of his exile in
Armenia. Many of his important works are extant only in Armenian
manuscripts. He is also the author of liturgical prayers used in the
Armenian Church.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
This Saturday, November 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of
All Saints "old and new, known and unknown." The western churches celebrate
All Saints Day on November 1 (the day after Halloween). In the Armenian
Church tradition the date is variable depending on the season of the Cross.
It can occur in late October or in November. The commemoration is rooted in
the belief that there are many saints who are not known to us. Therefore, on
this day all saints are honored.
ARMENIAN TEENAGER WINS UNITED NATIONS COMPETITION
Thirteen-year-old Mariam Marukian from Armenia was the winner in an art
competition sponsored by the United Nations called "We Can Eradicate
Poverty." Sixty countries participated with 12,000 children submitting their
artistic creations. Entries from Armenia numbered 475, ten of which were
included among the best 100 works.
Mariam's winning artwork will become a UN postal stamp. Mariam said this
about her entry: "To my mind, work will help people
live fairly. That is why in my picture I depict people working in the
garden. They have worked hard and their harvest is rich."
Mariam traveled to New York with her teacher to accept her award on
October 17. Their trip was made possible by the AGBU and the Permanent
Mission of Armenia. Her artwork is part of an exhibit of the 50 best designs
in the visitor's entrance of the United Nations.
AND SPEAKING OF GARDENS.
So many of you have inquired why I haven't said anything about my
vegetable garden this season. I first mentioned my garden briefly in passing
a few years ago and it took on a life of its own as Crossroad readers wanted
to know more. Many of you will recall the good and the bad-especially the
disastrous spring and summer of 2005 when groundhogs destroyed everything.
This year my garden remained dormant for the second year in a row, after
more than forty continuous years of planting, nurturing and harvesting.
Everything I know about gardening I learned from my late father, Krikor
Pilbosian, and late mother- in-law, Hripsime Papazian, both of whom were
exceptional gardeners. They were the happiest when they were toiling on the
land. Both, I think, were Anatolian farmers at heart. I'm sure the hours
they spent in their respective gardens took them back to whatever memories
they still retained of their beloved Yergir. Although I will never reach
their level of instinctive expertise, I share their passion for the land and
working the soil, and experiencing the miracle of a small seed turning into
the juiciest tomato, the crispest cucumber, the tenderest green bean.. As
13-year-old Mariam noted (see above) about her award winning piece of art
work of people in the garden, "They have worked hard and their harvest is
rich."
God willing, next year my garden will grow again. And thank you all for
asking.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 4. Don't
forget to set your clocks back one hour.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 27 to November 29-Christian Education classes at Sourp Khatch
Church in Bethesda, Maryland, 8 pm in the church sanctuary. Topic: The
Badarak. Classes held second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except
Thanksgiving week when classes will take place Friday. Armenian and English.
Prior attendance is not a requisite. For information: 301-229-8742.
October 16 to December 18-"From Jesus' meals with sinners to the Lord's
Supper," a five part Bible study at the Armenian Prelacy will begin on
October 16 and continue on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from
7:15 to 8:45 pm. Conducted by Dn. Shant Kazanjian, director of the Armenian
Religious Education Council (AREC). For information and registration, please
send e-mail to [email protected] or call 212-689-4481.
November 2-3-Golden Jubilee Annual Bazaar, St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts.
November 2-3-4-Sts. Vartanantz Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, 461 Bergen
Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey. For information 201-943-2950.
November 7-Soorp Khatch (Bethesda, Maryland) Senior Citizens second reunion
and Thanksgiving luncheon.
November 11-St. Sarkis Ladies' Guild, Douglaston, New York, Holiday Bazaar
and Food Fair, 1 pm to 5 pm. Numerous vendors with gift items, delicious
home cooked Armenian specialties, children's entertainment. For information
718-224-2275.
November 11-37th anniversary of St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley and
ordination of Nishan Dagley to the office of acolyte and stole bearer.
Presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the
Prelacy.
November 11-St. Stephen Church, Watertown, Massachussetts, 50th anniversary
commemorative concert, 4 pm., church hall.
November 10-11-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island, annual
"Armenian Fest," at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island. For
information 401-831-6399.
November 11-Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale and Armenian Children's
Chorus, 7th annual gala concert and dinner, Armenian Church of Our Saviour
Cultural Center. Advance tickets only. Barbara Baljian, 508-799-6972.
November 16-Introduction to the new series of booklets on Contemporary
Ethical Issues: An Armenian Orthodox Perspective, by Vigen Guroian.
Professor Guroian will speak about the series and the first booklet newly
published, "Homosexuality & Same-Sex Union." 7:30 pm at the Prelacy office
in New York City. For information [email protected] or 212-689-7810.
November 16 & 17-Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts,
Annual Bazaar. All are welcome. For information 508-852-2414.
November 17-Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 43rd Anniversary
Banquet.
November 18-Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, Divine Liturgy
celebrated by the Prelate Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan.
November 18-Thanksgiving luncheon, Ladies Guild of St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, following the Divine Liturgy
at the Cathedral's John Pashalian Hall. For information 212- 689-5880.
December 1-Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, annual
church bazaar. For information www.armenianchurchofwhit.org or 508-234-3677.
December 2-Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Rev.
Archpriest Arshag Daghlian, sponsored by the Religious Council of the
Eastern Prelacy and the Pastor and Board of Trustees of St. Stephen's
Armenian Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 5 p.m. For information
617-924-7562.
December 9-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 50th anniversary
dinner dance, Marriott Hotel, Burlington. For information, (617) 924-7562.
December 9-Family Christmas Concert sponsored by St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, featuring Maggie Tune (from California) and Gaghant Baba, 4:30
pm, at IS5 High School, 50-40 Jacobus Street, Elmhurst, New York. For
information contact cathedral office, 212-689-5880.
December 23-St. Stephen's Day Celebration, Watertown, Massachusetts. The
Golden Jubilee celebration will come to a close with a commemoration of the
church's patron saint, the first deacon and martyr, St. Stephen.
December 31-New Year's Eve Dinner Dance, Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield,
New Jersey, and ARF Dro Gomideh, The Sheraton Meadowlands, E. Rutherford,
New Jersey. For information 201-943-2950.
June 27 to July 6-St. Gregory of Datev Institute, Summer Christian Studies
Program for youth ages 13-18 at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson,
Pennsylvania, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council. For
more information click http://www.armenianprelacy.org/datev.htm.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web site.
To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox, add
[email protected] to your address book.
Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please credit
Crossroads as the source.
Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about their
major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected]
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
November 1, 2007
ABBOT YEGHIA KILAGHIAN VISITS PRELACY
Abbot Yeghia Kilaghian, head of the Mkhitarist Order in Venice and
Vienna, visited the Prelacy today. Father Yeghia was welcomed by Bishop
Anoushavan, on behalf of Archbishop Oshagan who is expected to return from
Lebanon tomorrow. Dr. Vazken Ghougassian, Executive Director, introduced the
honored visitor to Prelacy staff members and gave him a tour of the Prelacy's
Hovsep and Suzanne Hagopian Library. Father Yeghia was accompanied by Rev.
Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston,
New York. Father Yeghia is an uncle of Yeretzgin Ani Terterian.
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO CHICAGO
Bishop Anoushavan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the
Sermon at All Saints Armenian Church in Glenview, Illinois, this Sunday,
November 4, and preside over the parish's anniversary celebration.
VICAR ATTENDS HMEM DINNER IN BOSTON
Bishop Anoushavan attended the HMEM (Eastern Region) 30th Anniversary
Gala on Saturday evening, October 27, in Boston. It was a busy weekend for
the Vicar. Saturday during the day he attended and lectured at the Prelacy's
National Conference for Christian Educators which took place in Charlton,
Massachusetts. In the evening he attended the HMEM gala before returning to
New York in order to attend the Divine Liturgy and Banquet the next day in
honor of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS
Twenty Sunday School teachers and directors from the New England and
Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as New England clergymen, gathered at the Holy
Virgin Mary Spiritual Vineyard, a Coptic Orthodox Retreat Center in
Charlton, Massachusetts, last weekend, under the leadership of Bishop
Anoushavan, Vicar General. Sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education
Council (AREC), the weekend conference focused on the theme of
prayer-personal and communal. It included a Bible study, lectures,
workshops, worship services
and Badarak.
Bishop Anoushavan spoke about the cycle of daily worship services
according to the tradition of the Armenian Church; Father Paul Tarazi,
professor of biblical studies at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological
Seminary (NY), presented two lectures on prayer according to the Scriptures
and conducted a bible study on Luke 18:1-8. Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Director of
AREC discussed establishing a rule of prayer. Mary M. Shamshoian-Olson,
Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Consolidate School
District 158 in Illinois, conducted a workshop on how to teach about prayer
to various age groups. Rev. Fr. Antranig Baljian, pastor of St. Stephen's
Armenian Church, celebrated Soorp Badarak and delivered the sermon on Sunday
at the Retreat Center.
BIBLE STUDY AT THE PRELACY
The second session, in a five part Bible study, will be held next
Tuesday, November 6, at the Prelacy, from 7:15 to 8:45 pm. The mini-course
entitled "From Jesus' meals with sinners to the Lord's Supper (Badarak)" is
presented by Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Director of AREC. All are invited. RSVP at
212-689-4481 or [email protected].
PRESENTATION BY VIGEN GUROIAN ON NOVEMBER 16
A new series of booklets on contemporary ethical issues will be
officially introduced on Friday, November 16, 7:30 pm at the Prelacy
headquarters in New York. The series of seven booklets will be written by
Vigen Guroian, Professor of Theology at Loyola College in Maryland.
Professor Guroian will be present and will speak about the first of the
series, "Homosexuality and Same Sex Union," which was recently published.
Dr. Guroian's presentation will be followed by Q&A, discussion and
reception.
The various topics-all current issues of morality and ethics-are
explored with an Orthodox perspective. The series is a pioneering effort not
only for the Armenian Church, but for all of Orthodoxy.
For information contact the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at [email protected] or contact the Prelacy office at 212-689-7810.
BAZAARS AND FOOD FESTIVALS
This weekend and next are popular weekends for our parishes' annual
bazaars and food festivals. These events are important for our parishes both
financially and socially. Check the calendar of events and support your
local parish.
PHILADELPHIAN KILLED IN IRAQ
We received the sad news last Friday from Archpriest Nerses Manoogian
about the death of 39-year-old Pfc. Adam Chitjian in Balad, Iraq, on October
25. Adam was just completing his second tour of duty in Iraq and was due to
return home this month. According to an announcement by the Department of
Defense Adam "sustained injuries when he came in contact with enemy forces
using small arms during combat operations."
Adam is survived by his wife, his father Martin, his sister Kara,
brother Martin, Jr., and his aunt Sophia Chitjian. Members of the Chitjian
family have been faithful members of St. Gregory Church in Philadelphia for
many years. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family and the
Philadelphia community. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Let us pray that
our servicemen and women serving in various parts of the world will return
home soon.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for today, November 1, are: Proverbs 10:5:27-22; Isaiah
66:18-21; 1 John 2:7-11; John 16:1-4.
For I know their works and their thoughts, and I am coming to gather all
nations and tongues; and they shall come and shall see my glory, and I will
set a sign among them. From them I will send survivors to the nations, to
Tarshish, Put, and Lud-which draw the bow-to Tubal and Javan, to the
coastlands far away that have not heard of my fame or seen my glory; and
they shall declare my glory among the nations. They shall bring all your
kindred from all the nations as an offering to the Lord, on horses, and in
chariots, and in litters, and on mules, and on dromedaries, to my holy
mountain Jerusalem, says the Lord, just as the Israelites bring a grain
offering in a clean vessel to the house of the Lord. And I will also take
some of them as priests and as Levites, says the Lord. (Isaiah 66:18-21)
For listing of the entire week's Bible readings click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/dbr2007.htm#110107 .
IN CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN LANGUAGE.
To read the message of His Holiness in Armenian click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/2007Encyclical.pdf .
To read the message of His Holiness in English click
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/021407a.htm.
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, has
designated 2007 as the Year of the Armenian Language. In celebration of this
year-long tribute, each week we will offer an interesting tidbit about the
Armenian language and literature:
". . .It is important to remember that even before the time of Mashtots
Armenians were not illiterate. The learned elite was familiar with at least
some of the major works of the patristic period written in Greek or Syriac,
and some Armenians had studied in the famous Greek schools of the eastern
Mediterranean. When, in the early fifth century, Sahak and Mashtots (both of
whom had received a good training in Greek) set their disciples to
translating, many of the early Christian works were assimilated in Armenia.
An important text from the point of view of explaining later original
Armenian works is the Commentary on the Octateuch by Eusebius of Emesa. This
is lost in the original but preserved in Armenian and has only recently been
published. In the introduction, Eusebius discusses the technical problems of
translation, indicating that the right method is to transpose the sense from
one idiom (Hebrew) into another idiom (Greek), not to render one of the
literal meanings of any word that may make no sense in the second language
in that context. This is particularly interesting in that Eusebius's opinion
is reflected in the Armenian practice of the fifth century, most notably in
the translation of the Gospels, as compared to the later Armenian
Hellenophile tradition of very literal translation."
>From "Homilies and Biblical Commentary in Classical Armenian Writers,"
by Robert W. Thomson, published in Worship Traditions in Armenia and the
Neighboring Christian East, Roberta R. Ervine, editor, AVANT series of St.
Vladimir's Seminary Press and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, 2006.
OUTREACH ON LINE
The latest issue of Outreach (October 2007) is in the mail. If you would
like to read it on line click http://www.armenianprelacy.org/outreach.htm.
ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM
Today, November 1, the Armenian Church commemorates the life of St. John
Chrysostom (Hovhan Voskeperan). He was a notable Christian bishop and
preacher in the 4th and 5th centuries in Syria and Constantinople. He is
famous for his eloquence in public speaking-Chrysostom literally means
"golden mouth." The Orthodox Church honors him as a saint and one of the
"three holy hierarchs" (with Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the
Theologian). He is also recognized by the Catholic Church and the Church of
England.
John converted to Christianity in 368 when he was barely 21 years old.
He renounced a large family inheritance and a promising legal career and
went to live in a mountain cave where he studied the Bible. He was later
ordained a priest and soon his sermons were attracting huge audiences. He
challenged wealthy Christians, whose generosity was confined to donating
precious objects for display in churches. "The gift of a chalice may be
extravagant in its generosity," he said, "but a gift to the poor is an
expression of love." He told them they had a duty to help the poor and
needy. He wrote often about valuing the richness of nature created by God
which should be enjoyed and protected. Although he was very popular with the
people, his outspoken criticism was not appreciated by the hierarchy and he
was sent into exile at various times. His sermons made a great impact on
Christendom. He had a profound influence on the doctrines and theology of
the Armenian Church, because he spent the final years of his exile in
Armenia. Many of his important works are extant only in Armenian
manuscripts. He is also the author of liturgical prayers used in the
Armenian Church.
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS
This Saturday, November 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of
All Saints "old and new, known and unknown." The western churches celebrate
All Saints Day on November 1 (the day after Halloween). In the Armenian
Church tradition the date is variable depending on the season of the Cross.
It can occur in late October or in November. The commemoration is rooted in
the belief that there are many saints who are not known to us. Therefore, on
this day all saints are honored.
ARMENIAN TEENAGER WINS UNITED NATIONS COMPETITION
Thirteen-year-old Mariam Marukian from Armenia was the winner in an art
competition sponsored by the United Nations called "We Can Eradicate
Poverty." Sixty countries participated with 12,000 children submitting their
artistic creations. Entries from Armenia numbered 475, ten of which were
included among the best 100 works.
Mariam's winning artwork will become a UN postal stamp. Mariam said this
about her entry: "To my mind, work will help people
live fairly. That is why in my picture I depict people working in the
garden. They have worked hard and their harvest is rich."
Mariam traveled to New York with her teacher to accept her award on
October 17. Their trip was made possible by the AGBU and the Permanent
Mission of Armenia. Her artwork is part of an exhibit of the 50 best designs
in the visitor's entrance of the United Nations.
AND SPEAKING OF GARDENS.
So many of you have inquired why I haven't said anything about my
vegetable garden this season. I first mentioned my garden briefly in passing
a few years ago and it took on a life of its own as Crossroad readers wanted
to know more. Many of you will recall the good and the bad-especially the
disastrous spring and summer of 2005 when groundhogs destroyed everything.
This year my garden remained dormant for the second year in a row, after
more than forty continuous years of planting, nurturing and harvesting.
Everything I know about gardening I learned from my late father, Krikor
Pilbosian, and late mother- in-law, Hripsime Papazian, both of whom were
exceptional gardeners. They were the happiest when they were toiling on the
land. Both, I think, were Anatolian farmers at heart. I'm sure the hours
they spent in their respective gardens took them back to whatever memories
they still retained of their beloved Yergir. Although I will never reach
their level of instinctive expertise, I share their passion for the land and
working the soil, and experiencing the miracle of a small seed turning into
the juiciest tomato, the crispest cucumber, the tenderest green bean.. As
13-year-old Mariam noted (see above) about her award winning piece of art
work of people in the garden, "They have worked hard and their harvest is
rich."
God willing, next year my garden will grow again. And thank you all for
asking.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 4. Don't
forget to set your clocks back one hour.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 27 to November 29-Christian Education classes at Sourp Khatch
Church in Bethesda, Maryland, 8 pm in the church sanctuary. Topic: The
Badarak. Classes held second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except
Thanksgiving week when classes will take place Friday. Armenian and English.
Prior attendance is not a requisite. For information: 301-229-8742.
October 16 to December 18-"From Jesus' meals with sinners to the Lord's
Supper," a five part Bible study at the Armenian Prelacy will begin on
October 16 and continue on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from
7:15 to 8:45 pm. Conducted by Dn. Shant Kazanjian, director of the Armenian
Religious Education Council (AREC). For information and registration, please
send e-mail to [email protected] or call 212-689-4481.
November 2-3-Golden Jubilee Annual Bazaar, St. Stephen Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts.
November 2-3-4-Sts. Vartanantz Annual Bazaar and Food Festival, 461 Bergen
Boulevard, Ridgefield, New Jersey. For information 201-943-2950.
November 7-Soorp Khatch (Bethesda, Maryland) Senior Citizens second reunion
and Thanksgiving luncheon.
November 11-St. Sarkis Ladies' Guild, Douglaston, New York, Holiday Bazaar
and Food Fair, 1 pm to 5 pm. Numerous vendors with gift items, delicious
home cooked Armenian specialties, children's entertainment. For information
718-224-2275.
November 11-37th anniversary of St. Gregory Church of Merrimack Valley and
ordination of Nishan Dagley to the office of acolyte and stole bearer.
Presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the
Prelacy.
November 11-St. Stephen Church, Watertown, Massachussetts, 50th anniversary
commemorative concert, 4 pm., church hall.
November 10-11-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island, annual
"Armenian Fest," at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island. For
information 401-831-6399.
November 11-Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale and Armenian Children's
Chorus, 7th annual gala concert and dinner, Armenian Church of Our Saviour
Cultural Center. Advance tickets only. Barbara Baljian, 508-799-6972.
November 16-Introduction to the new series of booklets on Contemporary
Ethical Issues: An Armenian Orthodox Perspective, by Vigen Guroian.
Professor Guroian will speak about the series and the first booklet newly
published, "Homosexuality & Same-Sex Union." 7:30 pm at the Prelacy office
in New York City. For information [email protected] or 212-689-7810.
November 16 & 17-Holy Trinity Armenian Church, Worcester, Massachusetts,
Annual Bazaar. All are welcome. For information 508-852-2414.
November 17-Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, 43rd Anniversary
Banquet.
November 18-Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, Divine Liturgy
celebrated by the Prelate Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan.
November 18-Thanksgiving luncheon, Ladies Guild of St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, 221 E. 27th Street, New York City, following the Divine Liturgy
at the Cathedral's John Pashalian Hall. For information 212- 689-5880.
December 1-Soorp Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, annual
church bazaar. For information www.armenianchurchofwhit.org or 508-234-3677.
December 2-Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Rev.
Archpriest Arshag Daghlian, sponsored by the Religious Council of the
Eastern Prelacy and the Pastor and Board of Trustees of St. Stephen's
Armenian Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 5 p.m. For information
617-924-7562.
December 9-St. Stephen's Church, Watertown, Massachusetts, 50th anniversary
dinner dance, Marriott Hotel, Burlington. For information, (617) 924-7562.
December 9-Family Christmas Concert sponsored by St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, featuring Maggie Tune (from California) and Gaghant Baba, 4:30
pm, at IS5 High School, 50-40 Jacobus Street, Elmhurst, New York. For
information contact cathedral office, 212-689-5880.
December 23-St. Stephen's Day Celebration, Watertown, Massachusetts. The
Golden Jubilee celebration will come to a close with a commemoration of the
church's patron saint, the first deacon and martyr, St. Stephen.
December 31-New Year's Eve Dinner Dance, Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield,
New Jersey, and ARF Dro Gomideh, The Sheraton Meadowlands, E. Rutherford,
New Jersey. For information 201-943-2950.
June 27 to July 6-St. Gregory of Datev Institute, Summer Christian Studies
Program for youth ages 13-18 at St. Mary of Providence Center in Elverson,
Pennsylvania, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council. For
more information click http://www.armenianprelacy.org/datev.htm.
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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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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress