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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/
February 5, 2015
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE
The national observance in the United States includes special events
that will take place over a three-day period (May 7, 8, 9) in
Washington, DC, that includes an ecumenical prayer service, a
Pontifical Divine Liturgy, a memorial concert, and an awards banquet
honoring those who helped the 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.
Learn more about the national observance at
armeniangenocidecentennial.org
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/sa08rb).
In New York, commemorative events organized by a joint united
committee will take place on April 24, 25, and 26, including the
annual gathering at Times Square on Sunday, April 26.
PAN-ARMENIAN DECLARATION ON GENOCIDE
The State Commission that is coordinating the events for the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide released a Pan-Armenian
Declaration last week. Following a meeting of the Commission,
President Serge Sarkisian, His Holiness Karekin II, and His Holiness
Aram I, were joined by commission members and participants at a
service at the Dzidzernagapert Memorial where they honored the victims
of the Armenian Genocide. President Sarkisian read the Pan-Armenian
Declaration that calls on Turkey to `recognize and condemn the
Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire, and to face its
own history and memory through commemorating the victims of the
heinous crime against humanity and renouncing the policy of
falsification, denialism,
and banalization of this indisputable fact.'
Read the full text here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/8208rb).
REQUIEM SERVICE FOR PRIESTS WHO SERVED THE PRELACY
In conjunction with the Ghevontiants commemoration, all Prelacy
parishes will observe a special requiem service this Sunday, February
8, in memory of
the deceased clergy who served the Prelacy.
Remembered with gratitude and honor:
His Holiness Catholicos Zareh I, His Holiness Catholicos Khoren I, His
Holiness Catholicos Karekin I, Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians,
Archbishop Hrant Khatchadourian, Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian, Archbishop
Sumbat Lapajian, V. Rev. Fr. Vaghinag Sisagian, V. Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Martougesian, V. Rev. Fr. Nishan Papazian, V. Rev. Fr. Barour
Ekmekjian, V. Rev. Fr. Oshagan Minasian, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Amrigian,
Rev. Fr. Arsen Varjabedian, Rev. Fr. Mateos
Mannigian, Rev. Fr. Bedros Mampreian, Rev. Fr. Stepanos Garabedian,
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Der Hovanesian, Rev. Fr. Houssig Naghnikian,
Rev. Fr. Adom Melikian, Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Kasbarian, Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Khosrovian, Rev. Fr. Bedros Kasarjian, Rev. Fr. Sahag Balian,
Rev. Fr. Ghevont Papazian, Rev. Fr. Papken Kasbarian, Rev. Fr. Sahag
Yeghigyan, Rev. Fr. Nerses Shahinian, Rev. Fr. Bsag Sarkisian,
Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Mkitarian, Rev. Fr. Souren Papakhian, Rev. Fr. Arsen
Simeoniantz, Rev. Fr. Movses Der Stepanian, Rev. Fr. Mampre Biberian,
Rev. Fr. Khachadour Giragossian, Rev. Fr. Yervant Yeretzian, Rev.
Fr. Gomidas Der Torosian, Rev. Fr. Movses Shrikian, Rev. Fr. Dickran
Khoyan, Rev. Fr. Smpad Der Mekhsian, Rev. Fr. Vahan Ghazarian,
Rev. Fr. Ashod Kochian, Rev. Fr. Arshavir Sevdalian, Rev. Fr. Kourken
Yaralian, Rev. Fr. Arsen Hagopian, Rev. Fr. Sarkis Antreasian,
Rev. Fr. Sahag Andekian, Rev. Fr. Hmayag Minoyan, Rev. Fr. Krikor
Hairabedian, Rev. Fr. Asoghik Kiledjian, Rev. Fr. Varant Bedrosian,
Rev. Fr. Sahag Vertanessian, Rev. Fr. Vartan Kassabian,
Rev. Fr. Torkom Hagopian, Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Artinian,
Rev. Fr. Geghart Baboghlian, Rev. Fr. Arshag Daghlian, Rev. Fr. Vatche
Naccachian, Rev. Fr. Vahrich Shirinian, Rev. Fr. Vartan Arakelian,
Rev. Fr. Gorun Shrikian.
O Christ, Son of God, forbearing and compassionate, through your love
as creator, have mercy upon the souls of your departed servants. Be
mindful of them on the great day of the coming of your kingdom. Make
them worthy of your mercy and of remission and forgiveness of their
sins, glorify and number
them among the saints of your right hand.
(From the Armenian Church's Repose of Souls [Hokehankist] service)
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:
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, February 8, Fourth Sunday after Nativity,
are: Isaiah 63:18-64:12; Titus 1:1-11; John 7:37-52.
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of
the
faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that is in
accordance with godliness, in the hope of eternal life that God, who
never lies, promised before the ages began-in due time he revealed his
word through the proclamation with which I have been entrusted by the
command of
God our Savior,
To Titus, my loyal child in the faith we share: Grace and peace from
God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in
order what remained to be done, and should appoint elders in every
town, as I directed you: someone who is blameless, married only once,
whose children are believers, not accused of debauchery and not
rebellious. For a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must
not be arrogant or
quick-tempered or addicted to wine or violent or greedy for gain ; but
he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, prudent, upright, devout,
and self-controlled. He must have a firmer grasp of the word that is
trustworthy in
accordance with the teaching, so that he may be able both to preach
with sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it.
There are also many rebellious people, idle talkers and deceivers,
especially those of the circumcision; they must be silenced, since
they are upsetting whole families by teaching for sordid gain what it
is not right to teach. (Titus 1:1-11)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/ov18rb).
HOLY VOSKIAN PRIESTS
Today, Thursday, February 5, the Armenian Church remembers the Voskian
priests-five men who were sent to Rome as ambassadors by the Armenian
king, Sanadrook. On the road to Rome they met the Apostle Thaddeus who
converted and baptized them. The leader of the five was named
Voski. They lived
in the mountains as hermits for forty years, after which they preached
to the Royal Court. They were martyred in 107 AD.
ST. SAHAG BARTEV
This Saturday, February 7, the Armenian Church commemorates Catholicos
Sahag (Isaac) Bartev, a strong and great leader who is recognized as
one of the greatest saints of the Armenian Church. His great
accomplishments, even during very difficult political situations,
secured the survival of the Armenian nation.
He was the son of St. Nerses the Great and a descendant of St. Gregory
the
Illuminator. Orphaned at an early age, he nevertheless received an
excellent literary education, especially in eastern languages. He was
the one who encouraged and supported Mesrob Mashdots in the creation
of the Armenian alphabet. Soon after this great event Catholicos Sahag
began the first translation of the Holy Bible and he led and guided
the vast body of works that were translated into Armenian, thus
creating Armenia's `Golden Age of Literature.' He was an ardent
believer in education and ecclesiastical discipline and canon law. He
is recognized as the person who kept Armenia ecclesiastically and
nationally autonomous.
St. Sahag is believed to have died in 437 at an advanced age of 89
(some sources claim much older). With the death of Catholicos Sahag
Bartev the line of St. Gregory the Illuminator came to an end.
STS. GHEVONT AND PRIESTS
This Tuesday, February 10, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
of the Holy Ghevontian (Leontine) priests. After the battle of
Vartanantz, a group of priests and deacons was abducted by the Persian
king and imprisoned,
tortured and martyred. Ghevont is revered as the leader of the group
because he was an advisor to Vartan Mamigonian, and was remembered for
the inspiring message he delivered on the eve of the battle at
Avarayr. Ghevont, who
was highly educated, assisted Sahag and Mesrob in translating the
Bible into Armenian.
The Ghevontian Fathers, martyred in 454 are: Catholicos Hovsep;
Bishops Sahag and Tatig; Priests Ghevont, Moushegh, Arshen, Manuel,
Abraham, and Khoren; Deacons Kachach and Abraham.
LENTEN LECTURES BEGIN FEBRUARY 18
The 2015 Lenten Lectures will begin on Wednesday, February 18, and
continue through subsequent Wednesdays during Lent. The theme of the
lectures will
be the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide with reflections offered by
a total of eighteen young adults, three each week.
The Prelacy's Lenten lectures continue a decades-old tradition. The
series is sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education Council, the
Prelacy Ladies Guild (PLG), and the Ladies Guild of St. Illuminator's
Cathedral. The lectures take place at the Cathedral, 221 East 27th
Street, New York City, with church service at 7:30 pm; Reflections at
8 pm; and Fellowship at 8:45 pm.
MUSICAL ARMENIA
The 32nd Musical Armenia concert will take place on Friday, March 20,
8 pm, at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This
year's concert is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide and will feature artists Patil Harboyan (piano) and Heather
Tuach (cello)
in a program that includes compositions by Komitas, Khachaturian,
Babajanian, Atamian, Saradjian, Stepanian, and Talalyan.To purchase
tickets from the Carnegie Hall box office click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/4n28rb).
NAME DAY CELEBRATED AT ST. SARKIS
The parishioners of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York,
celebrated the name day of their church last Sunday, February 1. The
Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian,Vicar
General of the Prelacy, who
also delivered a sermon about the life of St. Sarkis.
Following the Liturgy, parishioners were welcomed to the church's main
hall, where a banquet and program awaited them. The committee hosted a
delicious luncheon in a beautifully decorated hall. Guests enjoyed a
year end video prepared by Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian that highlighted
the memorable moments throughout the year. Following the video,
Armenistring, a group of young violinists under the leadership of
Mrs. Diana Vasilian performed and entertained the guests.
Bishop Anoushavan and Der Nareg surrounded by altar servers and choir
members at St. Sarkis Church.
Members of `Armenistring' entertain the guests at the luncheon that
followed the Liturgy.
THE CATHEDRAL'S ANONYMOUS DONOR
...When you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret; and your
Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:3)
During the past six months, various gifts of gratitude have been
deposited
in the mailbox of St. Illuminator's Cathedral on 27th Street in New
York City. These gifts, always left anonymously, have been accompanied
with short messages, such as: `Keep up the good work,' =80=9CPray for
peace,' `God bless you,' `Use the money for church supplies,' `Use the
money for transportation,' and `Light a candle.'
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of the Cathedral, wishes to express
appreciation to this faithful donor of Christian charity. `We are
truly
grateful to this very thoughtful person, and hope he or she will see
this and know how heartwarming and uplifting the gifts have been for
us.'
MESSAGES FROM HAMASDEGH SCHOOL
Students at the Hamasdegh School of Soorp Khatch Church in Bethesda,
Maryland, created cards and letters for the children of Aleppo. The
president of
the school's PTA, Tsoghig Hekimian, forwarded the children's artwork
to Archbishop Oshagan asking him to send to students in Aleppo.
`We would like the children of Aleppo to know that we are thinking
about them and we are praying for their safety,' said
Ms. Hekimian. The creative and colorful messages were accompanied with
donations totaling more than $600.00 for Aleppo relief, with the
expressed hope that =80=9Cthe small sum we have collected will be able
to help our brothers and sisters.' Archbishop Oshagan received the
messages and donations with deep appreciation for the students'
thoughtful gesture and expressed thanks for remembering and helping
the Syrian Armenian community.
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/wlz6f/4f4cee/kg38rb) 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
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC)
Birth of Armen Garo (February 9, 1872)
Armen Garo was the ambassador of the first Republic of Armenia in the
United States from 1918-1921, but that was the ending chapter of a
comparatively short life dedicated to serve his people.
Karekin Pastermadjian was born on February 9, 1872 in Garin (Armenian
name
of Erzerum). He completed his studies at the Sanasarian School of his
birthplace and graduated in 1891. Three years later, he went to France
to pursue higher education at the School of Agronomy of the University
of Nancy. In
the meantime, he became a member of the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation.
When the Armenians of Zeitun started their second rebellion against
the power of Sultan Abdul Hamid in the winter of 1895-1896, Karekin
abandoned his
studies and decided to help them. He went to Geneva, the center of the
A.R.F., and was sent to Egypt to help the rebels. Soon he left Egypt
with a group of fellow activists and entered the Ottoman Empire. At
this time, he took his pseudonym Armen Garo.
He organized the occupation of the Ottoman Bank, the main financial
institution of the empire, controlled by European capitals, together
with another
young party member, Papken Siuni (pseudonym of Bedros Parian). The
group of 26 revolutionaries hoped to attract the attention of Europe
and threatened to destroy the bank if Turkey did not enact reforms in
Western Armenia.
After the death of Papken Siuni during the occupation, in August
1896, Armen Garo took command. Finally, on August 27, the group left
the bank under the warranty of European powers for Marseilles.
Armen Garo was forced to leave France and go to Switzerland, where he
continued his studies at the University of Geneva. Meanwhile, he
continued his activities within the A.R.F. He graduated in 1900 with a
Ph.D. in physics and chemistry. A year later, he opened a laboratory
in Tiflis to carry out research in the field of chemistry.
The A.R.F. organized the Armenian self-defense during the Armeno-Tatar
conflict of 1906-1907. Armen Garo headed the Armenian volunteer groups
of self-defense in Tiflis.
After the Ottoman Revolution of 1908, the Armenians of Erzerum, as
well as
the A.R.F., asked Armen Garo to become their candidate in the
forthcoming elections for the Ottoman Parliament.
After finishing his four-year term as a Parliament member, in 1913
Armen Garo was actively involved in the discussions for the Armenian
reforms. In the fall of 1914, he crossed the frontier and went to
Russia, where he participated in the organization of the Armenian
volunteer battalions in the Russian army that would fight in the
Caucasian front against the Ottoman Empire. In November 1914 he
accompanied the second battalion as representative of the Armenian
National Bureau of Tiflis. However, when its commander, Dro,
was wounded, Armen Garo was forced to replace him and led the
battalion in
the Caucasian front until March 1915. Afterwards, he reached Van with
the volunteers, bringing the self-defense of the city against the
Turkish forces to a successful end.
In 1917 he came to the United States as representative of the Armenian
National Council of Tiflis. After the proclamation of the Republic of
Armenia,
he was designated ambassador. Together with Shahan Natalie, from
1919-1922
he was the main organizer of the Nemesis Operation, the A.R.F. covert
operation to punish the main culprits of the Armenian Genocide.
Weakened by long years of non-stop activities, as well as the final
fall of the Republic, Armen Garo passed away in Geneva on March 23,
1923 from heart disease at the age of 51. His memoirs, published in
the monthly Hairenik, were later collected in a book (1948). His son
was historian Hrand Pastermadjian, who published a well-regarded
history of Armenia in French.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
REMEMBERING ANITA DARIAN
Anita Darian, a soprano whose four-octave voice earned her the
description
of `The Armenian Yma Sumac,' died last Sunday in New York.
Born Anita Esgandarian in Detroit on April 26, 1927, she had a
successful and eclectic 50-year career that included performances with
the New York City Opera, Leonard Bernstein and the New York
Philharmonic, big-band jazz concerts, major Broadway roles, and a
successful recording career. Her repertoire included Armenian
selections and she was a frequent guest performer at
Armenian events in the United States.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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 15-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church, 167 Tremont Street,
New Britain, Connecticut, will celebrate Poon Parekentan at 12:30
pm. `Junk Food Sunday': Bring your favorite junk food to
share, perhaps something you plan on giving up for Lent. No
explanations required! Admission is free. Tae Kwon Do and Karate
exhibition and workshop by Rachel, Caitlin, Romi, and Ava
Bagdasarian. For information: [email protected].
February 19-`Remembering the Armenian Genocide: Memory Politics in
Turkey Today,' a conversation between Osman Kavala, Chair of Anadolu
Kultur (NGO), Istanbul and human rights advocate, and Dr. Mary
Papazian, President of Southern Connecticut State University, 6:30 pm
in Engleman Hall, Room A120, Southern Connecticut State University,
New Haven, Connecticut.
February 21-Eastern Prelacy's Annual New England Regional Conference,
hosted by Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts. Conference is
open to all clergy, board of trustee members, and delegates to the
National Representative Assembly. Conference will begin at 9:30 am and
conclude at 4:00 pm.
February 21-94th commemoration of the February 18th Revolt, sponsored
by the Lowell `Aharonian' Gomideh, 6 pm, ARS Community Center, 142
Liberty Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. Dinner & program, =80=9CSeldom
Visited Armenia,' a visual presentation by Joe Dagdigian. Admission
$20 adults; $10 students.
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 6-8-National Athletic Tournament, hosted by the North Andover
(Massachusetts) `Sassoun' AYF Chapter; accommodations, Andover Wyndham
Hotel, 978-975-3600, book under `AYF' for special rate ($109); March
6, Characters Sports Club, 7 pm-midnight for those over 21; March 7,
basketball & volleyball, Lawrence High School field house, 70-71 North
Parish Road, Lawrence; 8 am-6 pm, mini-bus transportation
available. Saturday night dance at hotel, 8:30 pm with Kevork Artinian
& Friends. For tickets: Rich Minasian [email protected] or
201-218-7126. Contact Mgo Kassabian for flight information,
[email protected].
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 7-The 2015 Kyrkostas Concert, sponsored by the Anthropology
Museum of the People of New York and the Armenian Museum at Queens
College will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide by celebrating the accomplishments of the musicians, dancers,
and artists of the survivors. At 7 pm at Kaloustian Hall, at the
Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Boulevard,
Bayside, New York. Reception will follow the program. Donation $15 per
person (2 for $25), children 12 and under $5. For information,
directions and reservations: 718-428-5650.
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 23-Canonization of the Armenian Martyrs of 1915 in Holy
Etchmiadzin, Armenia.
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, Marriott Marquis.
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.
November 15-90th Anniversary Banquet, St. Stephen's Church, 167
Tremont Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Watch for details.
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacy's web
site.
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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/
February 5, 2015
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF REMEMBRANCE
The national observance in the United States includes special events
that will take place over a three-day period (May 7, 8, 9) in
Washington, DC, that includes an ecumenical prayer service, a
Pontifical Divine Liturgy, a memorial concert, and an awards banquet
honoring those who helped the 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.
Learn more about the national observance at
armeniangenocidecentennial.org
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/sa08rb).
In New York, commemorative events organized by a joint united
committee will take place on April 24, 25, and 26, including the
annual gathering at Times Square on Sunday, April 26.
PAN-ARMENIAN DECLARATION ON GENOCIDE
The State Commission that is coordinating the events for the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide released a Pan-Armenian
Declaration last week. Following a meeting of the Commission,
President Serge Sarkisian, His Holiness Karekin II, and His Holiness
Aram I, were joined by commission members and participants at a
service at the Dzidzernagapert Memorial where they honored the victims
of the Armenian Genocide. President Sarkisian read the Pan-Armenian
Declaration that calls on Turkey to `recognize and condemn the
Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire, and to face its
own history and memory through commemorating the victims of the
heinous crime against humanity and renouncing the policy of
falsification, denialism,
and banalization of this indisputable fact.'
Read the full text here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/8208rb).
REQUIEM SERVICE FOR PRIESTS WHO SERVED THE PRELACY
In conjunction with the Ghevontiants commemoration, all Prelacy
parishes will observe a special requiem service this Sunday, February
8, in memory of
the deceased clergy who served the Prelacy.
Remembered with gratitude and honor:
His Holiness Catholicos Zareh I, His Holiness Catholicos Khoren I, His
Holiness Catholicos Karekin I, Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians,
Archbishop Hrant Khatchadourian, Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian, Archbishop
Sumbat Lapajian, V. Rev. Fr. Vaghinag Sisagian, V. Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Martougesian, V. Rev. Fr. Nishan Papazian, V. Rev. Fr. Barour
Ekmekjian, V. Rev. Fr. Oshagan Minasian, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Amrigian,
Rev. Fr. Arsen Varjabedian, Rev. Fr. Mateos
Mannigian, Rev. Fr. Bedros Mampreian, Rev. Fr. Stepanos Garabedian,
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Der Hovanesian, Rev. Fr. Houssig Naghnikian,
Rev. Fr. Adom Melikian, Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Kasbarian, Rev. Fr. Ghevont
Khosrovian, Rev. Fr. Bedros Kasarjian, Rev. Fr. Sahag Balian,
Rev. Fr. Ghevont Papazian, Rev. Fr. Papken Kasbarian, Rev. Fr. Sahag
Yeghigyan, Rev. Fr. Nerses Shahinian, Rev. Fr. Bsag Sarkisian,
Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Mkitarian, Rev. Fr. Souren Papakhian, Rev. Fr. Arsen
Simeoniantz, Rev. Fr. Movses Der Stepanian, Rev. Fr. Mampre Biberian,
Rev. Fr. Khachadour Giragossian, Rev. Fr. Yervant Yeretzian, Rev.
Fr. Gomidas Der Torosian, Rev. Fr. Movses Shrikian, Rev. Fr. Dickran
Khoyan, Rev. Fr. Smpad Der Mekhsian, Rev. Fr. Vahan Ghazarian,
Rev. Fr. Ashod Kochian, Rev. Fr. Arshavir Sevdalian, Rev. Fr. Kourken
Yaralian, Rev. Fr. Arsen Hagopian, Rev. Fr. Sarkis Antreasian,
Rev. Fr. Sahag Andekian, Rev. Fr. Hmayag Minoyan, Rev. Fr. Krikor
Hairabedian, Rev. Fr. Asoghik Kiledjian, Rev. Fr. Varant Bedrosian,
Rev. Fr. Sahag Vertanessian, Rev. Fr. Vartan Kassabian,
Rev. Fr. Torkom Hagopian, Rev. Fr. Anoushavan Artinian,
Rev. Fr. Geghart Baboghlian, Rev. Fr. Arshag Daghlian, Rev. Fr. Vatche
Naccachian, Rev. Fr. Vahrich Shirinian, Rev. Fr. Vartan Arakelian,
Rev. Fr. Gorun Shrikian.
O Christ, Son of God, forbearing and compassionate, through your love
as creator, have mercy upon the souls of your departed servants. Be
mindful of them on the great day of the coming of your kingdom. Make
them worthy of your mercy and of remission and forgiveness of their
sins, glorify and number
them among the saints of your right hand.
(From the Armenian Church's Repose of Souls [Hokehankist] service)
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:
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, February 8, Fourth Sunday after Nativity,
are: Isaiah 63:18-64:12; Titus 1:1-11; John 7:37-52.
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of
the
faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth that is in
accordance with godliness, in the hope of eternal life that God, who
never lies, promised before the ages began-in due time he revealed his
word through the proclamation with which I have been entrusted by the
command of
God our Savior,
To Titus, my loyal child in the faith we share: Grace and peace from
God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
I left you behind in Crete for this reason, so that you should put in
order what remained to be done, and should appoint elders in every
town, as I directed you: someone who is blameless, married only once,
whose children are believers, not accused of debauchery and not
rebellious. For a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must
not be arrogant or
quick-tempered or addicted to wine or violent or greedy for gain ; but
he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, prudent, upright, devout,
and self-controlled. He must have a firmer grasp of the word that is
trustworthy in
accordance with the teaching, so that he may be able both to preach
with sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it.
There are also many rebellious people, idle talkers and deceivers,
especially those of the circumcision; they must be silenced, since
they are upsetting whole families by teaching for sordid gain what it
is not right to teach. (Titus 1:1-11)
For a listing of the coming week's Bible readings click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/ov18rb).
HOLY VOSKIAN PRIESTS
Today, Thursday, February 5, the Armenian Church remembers the Voskian
priests-five men who were sent to Rome as ambassadors by the Armenian
king, Sanadrook. On the road to Rome they met the Apostle Thaddeus who
converted and baptized them. The leader of the five was named
Voski. They lived
in the mountains as hermits for forty years, after which they preached
to the Royal Court. They were martyred in 107 AD.
ST. SAHAG BARTEV
This Saturday, February 7, the Armenian Church commemorates Catholicos
Sahag (Isaac) Bartev, a strong and great leader who is recognized as
one of the greatest saints of the Armenian Church. His great
accomplishments, even during very difficult political situations,
secured the survival of the Armenian nation.
He was the son of St. Nerses the Great and a descendant of St. Gregory
the
Illuminator. Orphaned at an early age, he nevertheless received an
excellent literary education, especially in eastern languages. He was
the one who encouraged and supported Mesrob Mashdots in the creation
of the Armenian alphabet. Soon after this great event Catholicos Sahag
began the first translation of the Holy Bible and he led and guided
the vast body of works that were translated into Armenian, thus
creating Armenia's `Golden Age of Literature.' He was an ardent
believer in education and ecclesiastical discipline and canon law. He
is recognized as the person who kept Armenia ecclesiastically and
nationally autonomous.
St. Sahag is believed to have died in 437 at an advanced age of 89
(some sources claim much older). With the death of Catholicos Sahag
Bartev the line of St. Gregory the Illuminator came to an end.
STS. GHEVONT AND PRIESTS
This Tuesday, February 10, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
of the Holy Ghevontian (Leontine) priests. After the battle of
Vartanantz, a group of priests and deacons was abducted by the Persian
king and imprisoned,
tortured and martyred. Ghevont is revered as the leader of the group
because he was an advisor to Vartan Mamigonian, and was remembered for
the inspiring message he delivered on the eve of the battle at
Avarayr. Ghevont, who
was highly educated, assisted Sahag and Mesrob in translating the
Bible into Armenian.
The Ghevontian Fathers, martyred in 454 are: Catholicos Hovsep;
Bishops Sahag and Tatig; Priests Ghevont, Moushegh, Arshen, Manuel,
Abraham, and Khoren; Deacons Kachach and Abraham.
LENTEN LECTURES BEGIN FEBRUARY 18
The 2015 Lenten Lectures will begin on Wednesday, February 18, and
continue through subsequent Wednesdays during Lent. The theme of the
lectures will
be the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide with reflections offered by
a total of eighteen young adults, three each week.
The Prelacy's Lenten lectures continue a decades-old tradition. The
series is sponsored by the Armenian Religious Education Council, the
Prelacy Ladies Guild (PLG), and the Ladies Guild of St. Illuminator's
Cathedral. The lectures take place at the Cathedral, 221 East 27th
Street, New York City, with church service at 7:30 pm; Reflections at
8 pm; and Fellowship at 8:45 pm.
MUSICAL ARMENIA
The 32nd Musical Armenia concert will take place on Friday, March 20,
8 pm, at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This
year's concert is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide and will feature artists Patil Harboyan (piano) and Heather
Tuach (cello)
in a program that includes compositions by Komitas, Khachaturian,
Babajanian, Atamian, Saradjian, Stepanian, and Talalyan.To purchase
tickets from the Carnegie Hall box office click here
(https://t.e2ma.net/click/wlz6f/4f4cee/4n28rb).
NAME DAY CELEBRATED AT ST. SARKIS
The parishioners of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York,
celebrated the name day of their church last Sunday, February 1. The
Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian,Vicar
General of the Prelacy, who
also delivered a sermon about the life of St. Sarkis.
Following the Liturgy, parishioners were welcomed to the church's main
hall, where a banquet and program awaited them. The committee hosted a
delicious luncheon in a beautifully decorated hall. Guests enjoyed a
year end video prepared by Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian that highlighted
the memorable moments throughout the year. Following the video,
Armenistring, a group of young violinists under the leadership of
Mrs. Diana Vasilian performed and entertained the guests.
Bishop Anoushavan and Der Nareg surrounded by altar servers and choir
members at St. Sarkis Church.
Members of `Armenistring' entertain the guests at the luncheon that
followed the Liturgy.
THE CATHEDRAL'S ANONYMOUS DONOR
...When you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right
hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret; and your
Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:3)
During the past six months, various gifts of gratitude have been
deposited
in the mailbox of St. Illuminator's Cathedral on 27th Street in New
York City. These gifts, always left anonymously, have been accompanied
with short messages, such as: `Keep up the good work,' =80=9CPray for
peace,' `God bless you,' `Use the money for church supplies,' `Use the
money for transportation,' and `Light a candle.'
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of the Cathedral, wishes to express
appreciation to this faithful donor of Christian charity. `We are
truly
grateful to this very thoughtful person, and hope he or she will see
this and know how heartwarming and uplifting the gifts have been for
us.'
MESSAGES FROM HAMASDEGH SCHOOL
Students at the Hamasdegh School of Soorp Khatch Church in Bethesda,
Maryland, created cards and letters for the children of Aleppo. The
president of
the school's PTA, Tsoghig Hekimian, forwarded the children's artwork
to Archbishop Oshagan asking him to send to students in Aleppo.
`We would like the children of Aleppo to know that we are thinking
about them and we are praying for their safety,' said
Ms. Hekimian. The creative and colorful messages were accompanied with
donations totaling more than $600.00 for Aleppo relief, with the
expressed hope that =80=9Cthe small sum we have collected will be able
to help our brothers and sisters.' Archbishop Oshagan received the
messages and donations with deep appreciation for the students'
thoughtful gesture and expressed thanks for remembering and helping
the Syrian Armenian community.
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
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DONATION TO:
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New York, NY 10016
Checks payable to: Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief
Thank you for your help
THIS WEEK IN ARMENIAN HISTORY
Prepared by the Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC)
Birth of Armen Garo (February 9, 1872)
Armen Garo was the ambassador of the first Republic of Armenia in the
United States from 1918-1921, but that was the ending chapter of a
comparatively short life dedicated to serve his people.
Karekin Pastermadjian was born on February 9, 1872 in Garin (Armenian
name
of Erzerum). He completed his studies at the Sanasarian School of his
birthplace and graduated in 1891. Three years later, he went to France
to pursue higher education at the School of Agronomy of the University
of Nancy. In
the meantime, he became a member of the Armenian Revolutionary
Federation.
When the Armenians of Zeitun started their second rebellion against
the power of Sultan Abdul Hamid in the winter of 1895-1896, Karekin
abandoned his
studies and decided to help them. He went to Geneva, the center of the
A.R.F., and was sent to Egypt to help the rebels. Soon he left Egypt
with a group of fellow activists and entered the Ottoman Empire. At
this time, he took his pseudonym Armen Garo.
He organized the occupation of the Ottoman Bank, the main financial
institution of the empire, controlled by European capitals, together
with another
young party member, Papken Siuni (pseudonym of Bedros Parian). The
group of 26 revolutionaries hoped to attract the attention of Europe
and threatened to destroy the bank if Turkey did not enact reforms in
Western Armenia.
After the death of Papken Siuni during the occupation, in August
1896, Armen Garo took command. Finally, on August 27, the group left
the bank under the warranty of European powers for Marseilles.
Armen Garo was forced to leave France and go to Switzerland, where he
continued his studies at the University of Geneva. Meanwhile, he
continued his activities within the A.R.F. He graduated in 1900 with a
Ph.D. in physics and chemistry. A year later, he opened a laboratory
in Tiflis to carry out research in the field of chemistry.
The A.R.F. organized the Armenian self-defense during the Armeno-Tatar
conflict of 1906-1907. Armen Garo headed the Armenian volunteer groups
of self-defense in Tiflis.
After the Ottoman Revolution of 1908, the Armenians of Erzerum, as
well as
the A.R.F., asked Armen Garo to become their candidate in the
forthcoming elections for the Ottoman Parliament.
After finishing his four-year term as a Parliament member, in 1913
Armen Garo was actively involved in the discussions for the Armenian
reforms. In the fall of 1914, he crossed the frontier and went to
Russia, where he participated in the organization of the Armenian
volunteer battalions in the Russian army that would fight in the
Caucasian front against the Ottoman Empire. In November 1914 he
accompanied the second battalion as representative of the Armenian
National Bureau of Tiflis. However, when its commander, Dro,
was wounded, Armen Garo was forced to replace him and led the
battalion in
the Caucasian front until March 1915. Afterwards, he reached Van with
the volunteers, bringing the self-defense of the city against the
Turkish forces to a successful end.
In 1917 he came to the United States as representative of the Armenian
National Council of Tiflis. After the proclamation of the Republic of
Armenia,
he was designated ambassador. Together with Shahan Natalie, from
1919-1922
he was the main organizer of the Nemesis Operation, the A.R.F. covert
operation to punish the main culprits of the Armenian Genocide.
Weakened by long years of non-stop activities, as well as the final
fall of the Republic, Armen Garo passed away in Geneva on March 23,
1923 from heart disease at the age of 51. His memoirs, published in
the monthly Hairenik, were later collected in a book (1948). His son
was historian Hrand Pastermadjian, who published a well-regarded
history of Armenia in French.
Previous entries in `This Week in Armenian History' can be
read on the Prelacy's web site (www.armenianprelacy.org).
REMEMBERING ANITA DARIAN
Anita Darian, a soprano whose four-octave voice earned her the
description
of `The Armenian Yma Sumac,' died last Sunday in New York.
Born Anita Esgandarian in Detroit on April 26, 1927, she had a
successful and eclectic 50-year career that included performances with
the New York City Opera, Leonard Bernstein and the New York
Philharmonic, big-band jazz concerts, major Broadway roles, and a
successful recording career. Her repertoire included Armenian
selections and she was a frequent guest performer at
Armenian events in the United States.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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 15-Ladies Guild of St. Stephen's Church, 167 Tremont Street,
New Britain, Connecticut, will celebrate Poon Parekentan at 12:30
pm. `Junk Food Sunday': Bring your favorite junk food to
share, perhaps something you plan on giving up for Lent. No
explanations required! Admission is free. Tae Kwon Do and Karate
exhibition and workshop by Rachel, Caitlin, Romi, and Ava
Bagdasarian. For information: [email protected].
February 19-`Remembering the Armenian Genocide: Memory Politics in
Turkey Today,' a conversation between Osman Kavala, Chair of Anadolu
Kultur (NGO), Istanbul and human rights advocate, and Dr. Mary
Papazian, President of Southern Connecticut State University, 6:30 pm
in Engleman Hall, Room A120, Southern Connecticut State University,
New Haven, Connecticut.
February 21-Eastern Prelacy's Annual New England Regional Conference,
hosted by Holy Trinity Church, Worcester, Massachusetts. Conference is
open to all clergy, board of trustee members, and delegates to the
National Representative Assembly. Conference will begin at 9:30 am and
conclude at 4:00 pm.
February 21-94th commemoration of the February 18th Revolt, sponsored
by the Lowell `Aharonian' Gomideh, 6 pm, ARS Community Center, 142
Liberty Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. Dinner & program, =80=9CSeldom
Visited Armenia,' a visual presentation by Joe Dagdigian. Admission
$20 adults; $10 students.
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 6-8-National Athletic Tournament, hosted by the North Andover
(Massachusetts) `Sassoun' AYF Chapter; accommodations, Andover Wyndham
Hotel, 978-975-3600, book under `AYF' for special rate ($109); March
6, Characters Sports Club, 7 pm-midnight for those over 21; March 7,
basketball & volleyball, Lawrence High School field house, 70-71 North
Parish Road, Lawrence; 8 am-6 pm, mini-bus transportation
available. Saturday night dance at hotel, 8:30 pm with Kevork Artinian
& Friends. For tickets: Rich Minasian [email protected] or
201-218-7126. Contact Mgo Kassabian for flight information,
[email protected].
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 7-The 2015 Kyrkostas Concert, sponsored by the Anthropology
Museum of the People of New York and the Armenian Museum at Queens
College will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide by celebrating the accomplishments of the musicians, dancers,
and artists of the survivors. At 7 pm at Kaloustian Hall, at the
Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs, 209-15 Horace Harding Boulevard,
Bayside, New York. Reception will follow the program. Donation $15 per
person (2 for $25), children 12 and under $5. For information,
directions and reservations: 718-428-5650.
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 23-Canonization of the Armenian Martyrs of 1915 in Holy
Etchmiadzin, Armenia.
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, Marriott Marquis.
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.
November 15-90th Anniversary Banquet, St. Stephen's Church, 167
Tremont Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Watch for details.
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