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Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, Ca 91504
Tel: 818-558-7474
Fax: 818-558-6333
Web: http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/
WD Newsletter
Western Diocese e-Newsletter
The Office of the Western Diocese announces with the deepest regret
the passing away of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Dulgarian. On behalf
of the entire Western Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian, wish to convey his deepest condolences to the family
members of Fr. Vartan. In our prayers let us beseech the Lord to
welcome into His Kingdom of eternal peace and joy this tireless
servant of His, and to grant consolation and comfort to all those who
mourn Fr. Vartan's passing.
Upon the instruction of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pastor of St. John
Armenian Church of San Francisco, will oversee and organize the
funeral services in the upcoming days.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, starting at 5:00 PM, His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, assisted by Diocesan clergy will
preside over the "Home Service" for Fr. Vartan at St. Peter Armenian
Church in Glendale.
The Last Unction Rite for the deceased priest is scheduled to take
place immediately after the "Home Service," beginning at 6:00 PM,
during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate.
Upon the request of Mrs. Sonig Keshishian, daughter of Fr. Vartan, in
lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Stewardship Program of the
Western Diocese in memory of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Dulgarian.
Please make you checks payable to the Western Diocese and write in
memo section Stewardship Program (Fr. Vartan):
Western Diocese - Armenian Church
3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno
on the following day, on May 7, 2009, at 10:00 AM. The funeral service
will be conducted by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Arshen Aivazian, Pastor of
St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno.
In memory of our beloved Fr. Vartan a short autobiographical piece -
written recently by Fr. Vartan, who continued working hard until very
recently - is included below in celebration of his long and fruitful
life:
I was born at the Dardanelles on May 15, 1911.
My father died on the day that I was born.
I was a witness of the Genocide of the Armenians, and of the Massacres
at Smyrna. I survived miraculously.
During my childhood I lived in Athens, Greece, and there attended the
local national school.
In 1926 we moved to Alexandria, Egypt, where I graduated from the
Boghosian National High School. I then attended the Berberian College
of Cairo, from which I was graduated in 1928.
In 1932, through the generosity of the Greek Patriarch Meletios, I
went to Greece, and for four years I followed the
Literature-Philosophy course of study in Athens.
My teachers were the following: in the national school, Nicol
Aghbalian and Levon Shant; and in the Berberian School, Retheos
Berberian's sons, Onnik and Shahan.
I served in teaching at the Boghosian, Haygazian, and Mekhitarian
Schools, and as Choirmaster in the St. Boghos Bedros and the Catholic
churches.
In 1933 I married Miss Zabel Tokatlian, and we were blessed with two
daughters, Mary and Sonia, three grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren. A few years ago my daughter Mary passed away in Freano.
I served as Principal and as Choirmaster in the national school and in
the church of the capital city Khartum of Sudan.
In the month of September of 1957 I was ordained a Priest in the
St. Paul Armenian Church of Fresno, by His Eminence Archbishop Vartan
Kasparian, and was renamed Father Vartan, yielding my baptismal name
of Piuzant.
I have written for the following newspapers and periodicals: Arev,
Husaper, Nor Or, Baikar, Abaka, Nairi, Marmara, Zhamanak, Nor Gyank,
Hay Gyank, Geghart, Hayasdani Hanrabedutiun, Hayreniki Tzayn, The
Armenian Observer, Etchmiadzin, and Sion.
PUBLISHED WORKS: Gyanke Kerezmanen Antin, Giragnorya Khoher, Khachin
Janabare, Mdaseverumner, Gyank yev Haverzhutiun, Tebi Nor Horizonner,
Shoghartzag Khoher yev Dibarner, Jarakaytogh Hokiner, Angakh Hayasdan,
Asdvadz Im Gyanks E, Artzag yev Chapadzo Manraveber, as well as three
volumes of English translations by Prof. Arra Avakian.
COMEDIES: Angadar Amusnutiunner, Hamajarage, Kogh Dzaraner,
Varzhabede, Adenabede, and Vavashod Amusine.
My two latest, large volumes, in Armenian and in English, will soon
appear in print, from the "Yerevan" Press.
Thirty years ago I was awarded the "St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal of
Honor" by the Venerable Vazken I Catholicos of All Armenians as an
appreciation for my literary works. At that time His Holiness granted
me the Honor of Archpriest and presented me with a Pectoral Cross.
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing
spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of more
than 50 churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as
the Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United
States and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to
exclusivly serve the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, Ca 91504
Tel: 818-558-7474
Fax: 818-558-6333
Web: http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/
WD Newsletter
Western Diocese e-Newsletter
The Office of the Western Diocese announces with the deepest regret
the passing away of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Dulgarian. On behalf
of the entire Western Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
Derderian, wish to convey his deepest condolences to the family
members of Fr. Vartan. In our prayers let us beseech the Lord to
welcome into His Kingdom of eternal peace and joy this tireless
servant of His, and to grant consolation and comfort to all those who
mourn Fr. Vartan's passing.
Upon the instruction of His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate, Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan, Pastor of St. John
Armenian Church of San Francisco, will oversee and organize the
funeral services in the upcoming days.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, starting at 5:00 PM, His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, assisted by Diocesan clergy will
preside over the "Home Service" for Fr. Vartan at St. Peter Armenian
Church in Glendale.
The Last Unction Rite for the deceased priest is scheduled to take
place immediately after the "Home Service," beginning at 6:00 PM,
during the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Eminence
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate.
Upon the request of Mrs. Sonig Keshishian, daughter of Fr. Vartan, in
lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Stewardship Program of the
Western Diocese in memory of Rev. Archpriest Fr. Vartan Dulgarian.
Please make you checks payable to the Western Diocese and write in
memo section Stewardship Program (Fr. Vartan):
Western Diocese - Armenian Church
3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno
on the following day, on May 7, 2009, at 10:00 AM. The funeral service
will be conducted by Rev. Archpriest Fr. Arshen Aivazian, Pastor of
St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno.
In memory of our beloved Fr. Vartan a short autobiographical piece -
written recently by Fr. Vartan, who continued working hard until very
recently - is included below in celebration of his long and fruitful
life:
I was born at the Dardanelles on May 15, 1911.
My father died on the day that I was born.
I was a witness of the Genocide of the Armenians, and of the Massacres
at Smyrna. I survived miraculously.
During my childhood I lived in Athens, Greece, and there attended the
local national school.
In 1926 we moved to Alexandria, Egypt, where I graduated from the
Boghosian National High School. I then attended the Berberian College
of Cairo, from which I was graduated in 1928.
In 1932, through the generosity of the Greek Patriarch Meletios, I
went to Greece, and for four years I followed the
Literature-Philosophy course of study in Athens.
My teachers were the following: in the national school, Nicol
Aghbalian and Levon Shant; and in the Berberian School, Retheos
Berberian's sons, Onnik and Shahan.
I served in teaching at the Boghosian, Haygazian, and Mekhitarian
Schools, and as Choirmaster in the St. Boghos Bedros and the Catholic
churches.
In 1933 I married Miss Zabel Tokatlian, and we were blessed with two
daughters, Mary and Sonia, three grandchildren, and two great
grandchildren. A few years ago my daughter Mary passed away in Freano.
I served as Principal and as Choirmaster in the national school and in
the church of the capital city Khartum of Sudan.
In the month of September of 1957 I was ordained a Priest in the
St. Paul Armenian Church of Fresno, by His Eminence Archbishop Vartan
Kasparian, and was renamed Father Vartan, yielding my baptismal name
of Piuzant.
I have written for the following newspapers and periodicals: Arev,
Husaper, Nor Or, Baikar, Abaka, Nairi, Marmara, Zhamanak, Nor Gyank,
Hay Gyank, Geghart, Hayasdani Hanrabedutiun, Hayreniki Tzayn, The
Armenian Observer, Etchmiadzin, and Sion.
PUBLISHED WORKS: Gyanke Kerezmanen Antin, Giragnorya Khoher, Khachin
Janabare, Mdaseverumner, Gyank yev Haverzhutiun, Tebi Nor Horizonner,
Shoghartzag Khoher yev Dibarner, Jarakaytogh Hokiner, Angakh Hayasdan,
Asdvadz Im Gyanks E, Artzag yev Chapadzo Manraveber, as well as three
volumes of English translations by Prof. Arra Avakian.
COMEDIES: Angadar Amusnutiunner, Hamajarage, Kogh Dzaraner,
Varzhabede, Adenabede, and Vavashod Amusine.
My two latest, large volumes, in Armenian and in English, will soon
appear in print, from the "Yerevan" Press.
Thirty years ago I was awarded the "St. Sahag and St. Mesrob Medal of
Honor" by the Venerable Vazken I Catholicos of All Armenians as an
appreciation for my literary works. At that time His Holiness granted
me the Honor of Archpriest and presented me with a Pectoral Cross.
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing
spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of more
than 50 churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as
the Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United
States and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to
exclusivly serve the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com