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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 2, 2012
ORIENTAL ORTHODOX AND ROMAN CATHOLIC DIALOGUE CONCLUDES
The final session of the ongoing Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic
dialogue took place last week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Armenian
Church was represented by Bishop Armash of the Holy See of
Etchmiadzin, and Archbishops Oshagan and Nareg of the Holy See of
Cilicia.
Bishop Armash celebrated the Liturgy at the Armenian Church in Addis
Ababa on Sunday, January 21, and Archbishop Nareg delivered the sermon
and transmitted the blessings of Their Holinesses Catholicos Karekin
II and Catholicos Aram I.
The next meeting of the Dialogue Committee will take place in Rome in
January 2013.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL CELEBRATE LITURGY AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH
Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy this Sunday,
February 5, at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York, on the
occasion of the churchs name day celebration. A Requiem Service will
be offered in memory of Archpriest Asoghig Kelejian, the parishs first
pastor. A luncheon in Chadrjian Hall will follow after the
services. For information: 718-224-2275.
In one of those unexplained internet glitches, the following obituary
was received by some of our readers in a garbled fashion, mixed in
with the item right above it. We are, therefore, repeating it this
week.
OBITUARY: ARMEN TANIELIAN
Archbishop Oshagan and the Religious and Executive Council expressed
profound sorrow on the death of Armen Tanielian, eldest brother of His
Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the Eastern
Prelacy. Mr. Tanielian passed away on Tuesday, January 24, in Beirut,
Lebanon, following a stroke. Bishop Anoushavan immediately left for
Lebanon upon receiving the news of his brothers serious illness.
Funeral services took place on Wednesday, January 25, at Forty
Martyrs Armenian Church in Beirut. Interment followed at the National
Cemetery in Bourdj Hamoud.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bishop Anoushavan and all members
of the Tanielian family.
May he rest in heavenly peace.
OBITUARY: SOSIE KACHIKIAN
Archbishop Oshagan and the Religious and Executive Councils received
the news of the passing of Sosie Kachikian with great
sorrow. Mrs. Kachikian died on Tuesday, January 31.
Mrs. Kachikian was a long-time supporter of the Armenian Church and
especially the Eastern Prelacy. She was a Pillar of the Prelacy since
the Pillars program was inaugurated, and was a generous supporter of
projects and events. She sponsored the publication of a number of
books in the United States, Lebanon, and Armenia. She was also a
valued and generous volunteer at the Hovnanian School in New Milford,
New Jersey.
Her late husband, Dr. Rouben Kachikian, served on the Prelacys
Executive Council and at the time of his death in 1993, he was the
vice-chairman of the Council.
The Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, will preside over the
funeral services. The family will accept visitors at the Wake on
Friday, February 3, from 6 to 9 pm (service at 8 pm), at
Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New
Jersey. Funeral services will take place Saturday, February 4, at
10:30 am at Sts. Vartanantz Church, followed by interment at George
Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen Mazzar, a son, Robert and his
wife Kim, and grandchildren Val Andrew, Robin, Madeleine, and
Olivia. She is also survived by three siblings, in Philadelphia, Rose
Arpajian, Mary Zakarian, and Paul Zakarian.
VICARS 40th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
TO BE CELEBRATED ON MARCH 25
The 40th anniversary of the ordination of Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian,
Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy, will be celebrated on Sunday,
March 25. His Grace will celebrate the Divine Liturgy Sunday morning
at St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, where he served as the
parish priest for many years. This will be followed by a celebratory
banquet at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, New York.
GHEVONTIANTZ CLERGY GATHERING
The annual clergy gathering on the occasion of the Feast of
St. Ghevont and the Priests will take place February 13 to 16. Clergy
from the Eastern and Canadian Prelacies will be meeting jointly this
year at Sts. Vartanantz Church in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
PUPPET THEATER OF ARMENIA PERFORMS
The celebrated State Puppet Theater of Armenia performed at
St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York, on January 29. Two plays, The
Foolish Man and The Birthday Gift were performed to a sold-out
audience. Children of all ages, as well as their parents, enjoyed the
talented cast, puppets, folk songs and dances. At the conclusion of
the performance the audience joined the performers in song and
dance. The event was organized jointly by Hamazkayin Armenian
Educational and Cultural Society of New York, and St. Illuminators
Cathedral.
The Puppet Theater of Armenia performs at the Cathedral.
Delighted audience enjoys the performance.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, February 5, Sunday of the Catechumens, are:
Isaiah 63:7-18; 2 Timothy 3:1-12; John 6:22-38.
The next day the crowd that had stayed on the other side of the sea
saw that there had been only one boat there. They also saw that Jesus
had not got into the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples
had gone away alone. Then some boats from Tiberias came near the place
where they had eaten they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given
thanks. So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples
were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum
looking for Jesus.
But when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to
him, Rabbi when did you come here? Jesus answered them, Very truly, I
tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but
because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that
perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the
Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set
his deal. Then they said to him, what must we do to perform the works
of God? (John 6:22-28)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557330/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2012dbr-02.pdf
).
Note about the readings: Today is the last of the four days in our
liturgical calendar where there are no Bible readings, the only days
without readings. This coincides with the Fast of the Catechumens,
which began on Monday and ends on Friday. There is only one Bible
reading for Friday, a reading from the Book of Jonah. This period is
traditionally a time for reflection and repentance, and a time for the
clergy and laity to witness their faith to the unbaptized. The Fast of
the Catechumens, which is practiced only in the Armenian Church, leads
to the Churchs remembrance of the prophet Jonah, whose entombment in
the belly of the whale represents the three-day burial of Jesus, and
Jonahs release represents the resurrection of our Lord.
THE PROPHET JONAH
Tomorrow, Friday, February 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the
Prophet Jonah (Hovnan), one of the twelve so-called Minor
Prophets. The Minor Prophets are not considered less important than
the ones designated Major Prophets, but their books in the Bible are
shorter. All of the Minor Prophets were servants of God who proclaimed
His will to people in need of repentance.
The story of Jonah and the whale is one of the better-known stories
in the Old Testament. Jonahs feast falls on the last day of the Fast
of the Catechumens. Just as the people of Nineveh fasted and repented
from their wicked ways, so too do the people of God during this
preliminary fast before Great Lent (Medz Bahk), the most penitential
season of the year.
ST. SARKIS THE WARRIOR
This Saturday, February 4, the Armenian Church commemorates St. Sarkis
the Warrior, his son Mardiros, and 14 faithful soldiers. This is a
moveable feast that can occur between January 11 and February 15. It
follows the Fast of the Catechumens. Although the fast is not
connected to the feast of St. Sarkis, it has come to be associated
with this saint, even often incorrectly referred to as the fast of
St. Sarkis.
Sarkis lived during the fourth century and was from Cappadocia in
Asia Minor. He rose through the military ranks because of his valiant
campaign on behalf of the Emperor Constantine. With the accession of
Emperor Julian, Sarkis took refuge in Armenia with his son. Later they
went to Persia to join the Persian army in fighting Julian. Both
fought with exceptional bravery. The Persian leader, Shapur II, tried
to convince them to abandon their Christian faith and embrace
Zoroastrianism. Both refused, and father and son were
martyred. Fourteen loyal Christian soldiers who went to claim the
bodies were also killed. Eventually, Christians secured the remains
and sent them to Assyria, where they remained until the fifth century
when Mesrob Mashdots had the remains transferred to the city of Karpi
in the area of Vaspurakan in Armenia. A monastery was built over the
site of the grave.
GENERAL SECRETARY OF WCC MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of
Churches, met with His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilicia, on January 28, at the Catholicosate in Antelias,
Lebanon. Dr. Tveit informed His Holiness of the activities of the WCC,
and they discussed the impact of the WCC on the life of the member
churches.
Based on his experience as Moderator of the WCC from 1991 to 2006,
His Holiness shared his views on the Council as the privileged
instrument of the ecumenical movement, and said that it should enable
the churches to respond to the current challenges posed by the global
order.
ERIC BOGOSIAN IN SEARCH OF TEHLIRIAN TONIGHT
Writer and actor Eric Boghosian will discuss his writing and acting
career as well as his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters
series, tonight, February 2 at The Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street,
New York City, 7 to 9 pm. Admission is $75 for advanced orders and $85
at the door. For students with valid ID the fee is $40 in advance and
$50 at the door. Advance orders accepted up to January 30. For
information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) and for tickets go to
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557331/24882/goto:http://hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric
).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2Inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters Series,
Searching for Tehlirian, by Eric Bogosian, discussing his writing and
acting career and his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, New York City, 7
to 9 pm. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) and for tickets:
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557332/24882/goto:http://hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric
).
February 2Grammy composer Hayg Boyadjian will discuss his music during
a noontime Avak luncheon at St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Public is invited.
February 12St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts,
Consecration of new baptismal font and special prayer for the newly
renovated sanctuary, and 42nd anniversary celebration, under the
auspices of the Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan, at 1 pm in the churchs
Jaffarian Hall. Adults $40; children $10. Tickets must be purchased in
advance.
February 13-16Ghevontiantz Clergy Gathering, Eastern and Canadian
Prelacies, hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
February 19Traditional Poon Paregentan Manti Luncheon and Program, at
St. Illuminators Cathedrals Pashalian Hall, New York City. Adults $25;
children $10.
March 3Mid-Atlantic Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 3Hovnanian Schools 35th Anniversary Gala at Westmount Country
Club, Woodland Park, New Jersey. Honorees are Dr. John Apovian and
Mr. Hratch Kaprielian. Cocktail hour 6 pm; dinner and dancing 7:30
pm. Art Exhibition during cocktail hour. Entertainment by Kevork
Artinian and his band; Ara Dinkjian; and Yuri Yunakov. $175 per
person. For reservations, information or sponsorship contact at:
[email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) or 201-967-5940.
March 4Book reading and signing by childrens author, Talene Dadian
White, at 1 pm, in Pashalian Hall, St. Illuminators Cathedral, New
York City. Proceeds will benefit the Cathedrals Armenian Day and
Sunday Schools. For information: 212-689-5880.
March 17Mid-West Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am to
3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) at
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan.
March 24New England Regional Seminar for Sunday school teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
March 25Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielians ordination to the priesthood. Save the date.
March 30Musical Armenia 2012 (29th concert of the series), sponsored
by the Eastern Prelacy and Prelacy Ladies Guild, 8 pm, Weill Recital
Hall, at Carnegie Hall, New York City. Featured artists: Marta
Bagratuni, cello (with Zhao Zhao Yank, piano); Hayk Arsenyan,
piano. Please note that this year Musical Armenia is on Friday
evening.
May 9-12National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy, hosted by
Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy conference on
May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at Crowne Plaza
Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be forthcoming to parishes
and delegates.
May 11-12National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG), 30th
anniversary celebration and annual conference in conjunction with the
National Representative Assembly, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. For information: Mary Derderian 781-762-4253.
May 4 thru May 24Sixteen performances in May (including matinee
performances on Saturdays and Sundays) of Herand M. Markarians new
play commissioned by the New York State Theater Institute,
Silence. With award-winning actress Lorraine Serabian. This story of
love, loss, and relentless search by a women for her son after the
Armenian genocide of 1915, is directed by Kevin Thomson. Performances
at the Shell Theater in the Times Square Arts Building, 300 West 43rd
Street, New York City. Reserve tickets now ($18): SmartTix.com or
212-868-4444. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=).
July 14Sts. Vartanantz Church Ladies Guild and ARS Ani Chapter,
Providence, Rhode Island, A Hye Summer Night VI dance, featuring
Hachig Kazarian, Richard Hagopian, Kenneth Kalajian, Jason Naroian, 8
pm to 1 am; $35 adults; $15 children 16 and under. At the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Mezza will be served. Limited seating. For tickets and
information: 401-434-4467 (Joyce Bagdasarian); 401-354-8770 (Joyce
Yeremian).
Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys 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 2, 2012
ORIENTAL ORTHODOX AND ROMAN CATHOLIC DIALOGUE CONCLUDES
The final session of the ongoing Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic
dialogue took place last week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Armenian
Church was represented by Bishop Armash of the Holy See of
Etchmiadzin, and Archbishops Oshagan and Nareg of the Holy See of
Cilicia.
Bishop Armash celebrated the Liturgy at the Armenian Church in Addis
Ababa on Sunday, January 21, and Archbishop Nareg delivered the sermon
and transmitted the blessings of Their Holinesses Catholicos Karekin
II and Catholicos Aram I.
The next meeting of the Dialogue Committee will take place in Rome in
January 2013.
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL CELEBRATE LITURGY AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH
Archbishop Oshagan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy this Sunday,
February 5, at St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York, on the
occasion of the churchs name day celebration. A Requiem Service will
be offered in memory of Archpriest Asoghig Kelejian, the parishs first
pastor. A luncheon in Chadrjian Hall will follow after the
services. For information: 718-224-2275.
In one of those unexplained internet glitches, the following obituary
was received by some of our readers in a garbled fashion, mixed in
with the item right above it. We are, therefore, repeating it this
week.
OBITUARY: ARMEN TANIELIAN
Archbishop Oshagan and the Religious and Executive Council expressed
profound sorrow on the death of Armen Tanielian, eldest brother of His
Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the Eastern
Prelacy. Mr. Tanielian passed away on Tuesday, January 24, in Beirut,
Lebanon, following a stroke. Bishop Anoushavan immediately left for
Lebanon upon receiving the news of his brothers serious illness.
Funeral services took place on Wednesday, January 25, at Forty
Martyrs Armenian Church in Beirut. Interment followed at the National
Cemetery in Bourdj Hamoud.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Bishop Anoushavan and all members
of the Tanielian family.
May he rest in heavenly peace.
OBITUARY: SOSIE KACHIKIAN
Archbishop Oshagan and the Religious and Executive Councils received
the news of the passing of Sosie Kachikian with great
sorrow. Mrs. Kachikian died on Tuesday, January 31.
Mrs. Kachikian was a long-time supporter of the Armenian Church and
especially the Eastern Prelacy. She was a Pillar of the Prelacy since
the Pillars program was inaugurated, and was a generous supporter of
projects and events. She sponsored the publication of a number of
books in the United States, Lebanon, and Armenia. She was also a
valued and generous volunteer at the Hovnanian School in New Milford,
New Jersey.
Her late husband, Dr. Rouben Kachikian, served on the Prelacys
Executive Council and at the time of his death in 1993, he was the
vice-chairman of the Council.
The Prelate, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan, will preside over the
funeral services. The family will accept visitors at the Wake on
Friday, February 3, from 6 to 9 pm (service at 8 pm), at
Sts. Vartanantz Church, 461 Bergen Boulevard, Ridgefield, New
Jersey. Funeral services will take place Saturday, February 4, at
10:30 am at Sts. Vartanantz Church, followed by interment at George
Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, New Jersey.
She is survived by a daughter, Karen Mazzar, a son, Robert and his
wife Kim, and grandchildren Val Andrew, Robin, Madeleine, and
Olivia. She is also survived by three siblings, in Philadelphia, Rose
Arpajian, Mary Zakarian, and Paul Zakarian.
VICARS 40th ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
TO BE CELEBRATED ON MARCH 25
The 40th anniversary of the ordination of Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian,
Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy, will be celebrated on Sunday,
March 25. His Grace will celebrate the Divine Liturgy Sunday morning
at St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, where he served as the
parish priest for many years. This will be followed by a celebratory
banquet at Terrace on the Park in Flushing, New York.
GHEVONTIANTZ CLERGY GATHERING
The annual clergy gathering on the occasion of the Feast of
St. Ghevont and the Priests will take place February 13 to 16. Clergy
from the Eastern and Canadian Prelacies will be meeting jointly this
year at Sts. Vartanantz Church in Ridgefield, New Jersey.
PUPPET THEATER OF ARMENIA PERFORMS
The celebrated State Puppet Theater of Armenia performed at
St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York, on January 29. Two plays, The
Foolish Man and The Birthday Gift were performed to a sold-out
audience. Children of all ages, as well as their parents, enjoyed the
talented cast, puppets, folk songs and dances. At the conclusion of
the performance the audience joined the performers in song and
dance. The event was organized jointly by Hamazkayin Armenian
Educational and Cultural Society of New York, and St. Illuminators
Cathedral.
The Puppet Theater of Armenia performs at the Cathedral.
Delighted audience enjoys the performance.
BIBLE READINGS
Bible readings for Sunday, February 5, Sunday of the Catechumens, are:
Isaiah 63:7-18; 2 Timothy 3:1-12; John 6:22-38.
The next day the crowd that had stayed on the other side of the sea
saw that there had been only one boat there. They also saw that Jesus
had not got into the boat with his disciples, but that his disciples
had gone away alone. Then some boats from Tiberias came near the place
where they had eaten they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given
thanks. So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples
were there, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum
looking for Jesus.
But when they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to
him, Rabbi when did you come here? Jesus answered them, Very truly, I
tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but
because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that
perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the
Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set
his deal. Then they said to him, what must we do to perform the works
of God? (John 6:22-28)
For a listing of the coming weeks Bible readings click here (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557330/24882/goto:http://www.armenianprelacy.org/images/prelacy/PDF/2012dbr-02.pdf
).
Note about the readings: Today is the last of the four days in our
liturgical calendar where there are no Bible readings, the only days
without readings. This coincides with the Fast of the Catechumens,
which began on Monday and ends on Friday. There is only one Bible
reading for Friday, a reading from the Book of Jonah. This period is
traditionally a time for reflection and repentance, and a time for the
clergy and laity to witness their faith to the unbaptized. The Fast of
the Catechumens, which is practiced only in the Armenian Church, leads
to the Churchs remembrance of the prophet Jonah, whose entombment in
the belly of the whale represents the three-day burial of Jesus, and
Jonahs release represents the resurrection of our Lord.
THE PROPHET JONAH
Tomorrow, Friday, February 3, the Armenian Church commemorates the
Prophet Jonah (Hovnan), one of the twelve so-called Minor
Prophets. The Minor Prophets are not considered less important than
the ones designated Major Prophets, but their books in the Bible are
shorter. All of the Minor Prophets were servants of God who proclaimed
His will to people in need of repentance.
The story of Jonah and the whale is one of the better-known stories
in the Old Testament. Jonahs feast falls on the last day of the Fast
of the Catechumens. Just as the people of Nineveh fasted and repented
from their wicked ways, so too do the people of God during this
preliminary fast before Great Lent (Medz Bahk), the most penitential
season of the year.
ST. SARKIS THE WARRIOR
This Saturday, February 4, the Armenian Church commemorates St. Sarkis
the Warrior, his son Mardiros, and 14 faithful soldiers. This is a
moveable feast that can occur between January 11 and February 15. It
follows the Fast of the Catechumens. Although the fast is not
connected to the feast of St. Sarkis, it has come to be associated
with this saint, even often incorrectly referred to as the fast of
St. Sarkis.
Sarkis lived during the fourth century and was from Cappadocia in
Asia Minor. He rose through the military ranks because of his valiant
campaign on behalf of the Emperor Constantine. With the accession of
Emperor Julian, Sarkis took refuge in Armenia with his son. Later they
went to Persia to join the Persian army in fighting Julian. Both
fought with exceptional bravery. The Persian leader, Shapur II, tried
to convince them to abandon their Christian faith and embrace
Zoroastrianism. Both refused, and father and son were
martyred. Fourteen loyal Christian soldiers who went to claim the
bodies were also killed. Eventually, Christians secured the remains
and sent them to Assyria, where they remained until the fifth century
when Mesrob Mashdots had the remains transferred to the city of Karpi
in the area of Vaspurakan in Armenia. A monastery was built over the
site of the grave.
GENERAL SECRETARY OF WCC MEETS WITH CATHOLICOS
Dr. Olav Fykse Tveit, General Secretary of the World Council of
Churches, met with His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilicia, on January 28, at the Catholicosate in Antelias,
Lebanon. Dr. Tveit informed His Holiness of the activities of the WCC,
and they discussed the impact of the WCC on the life of the member
churches.
Based on his experience as Moderator of the WCC from 1991 to 2006,
His Holiness shared his views on the Council as the privileged
instrument of the ecumenical movement, and said that it should enable
the churches to respond to the current challenges posed by the global
order.
ERIC BOGOSIAN IN SEARCH OF TEHLIRIAN TONIGHT
Writer and actor Eric Boghosian will discuss his writing and acting
career as well as his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters
series, tonight, February 2 at The Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street,
New York City, 7 to 9 pm. Admission is $75 for advanced orders and $85
at the door. For students with valid ID the fee is $40 in advance and
$50 at the door. Advance orders accepted up to January 30. For
information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) and for tickets go to
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557331/24882/goto:http://hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric
).
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
February 2Inaugural lecture of the Hamazkayin Arts & Letters Series,
Searching for Tehlirian, by Eric Bogosian, discussing his writing and
acting career and his new book and ongoing research on Soghomon
Tehlirian, at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, New York City, 7
to 9 pm. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) and for tickets:
hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric (
http://e2ma.net/go/11638335774/4187315/113557332/24882/goto:http://hamazkayin.ticketbud.com/eric
).
February 2Grammy composer Hayg Boyadjian will discuss his music during
a noontime Avak luncheon at St. Gregory Church, 158 Main Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts. Public is invited.
February 12St. Gregory Church, North Andover, Massachusetts,
Consecration of new baptismal font and special prayer for the newly
renovated sanctuary, and 42nd anniversary celebration, under the
auspices of the Prelate, Archbishop Oshagan, at 1 pm in the churchs
Jaffarian Hall. Adults $40; children $10. Tickets must be purchased in
advance.
February 13-16Ghevontiantz Clergy Gathering, Eastern and Canadian
Prelacies, hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
February 19Traditional Poon Paregentan Manti Luncheon and Program, at
St. Illuminators Cathedrals Pashalian Hall, New York City. Adults $25;
children $10.
March 3Mid-Atlantic Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey.
March 3Hovnanian Schools 35th Anniversary Gala at Westmount Country
Club, Woodland Park, New Jersey. Honorees are Dr. John Apovian and
Mr. Hratch Kaprielian. Cocktail hour 6 pm; dinner and dancing 7:30
pm. Art Exhibition during cocktail hour. Entertainment by Kevork
Artinian and his band; Ara Dinkjian; and Yuri Yunakov. $175 per
person. For reservations, information or sponsorship contact at:
[email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=) or 201-967-5940.
March 4Book reading and signing by childrens author, Talene Dadian
White, at 1 pm, in Pashalian Hall, St. Illuminators Cathedral, New
York City. Proceeds will benefit the Cathedrals Armenian Day and
Sunday Schools. For information: 212-689-5880.
March 17Mid-West Regional Seminar for Sunday School teachers, 10 am to
3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC) at
St. Sarkis Church, Dearborn, Michigan.
March 24New England Regional Seminar for Sunday school teachers, 10 am
to 3 pm, organized by the Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC)
at St. Stephens Church, Watertown, Massachusetts.
March 25Celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bishop Anoushavan
Tanielians ordination to the priesthood. Save the date.
March 30Musical Armenia 2012 (29th concert of the series), sponsored
by the Eastern Prelacy and Prelacy Ladies Guild, 8 pm, Weill Recital
Hall, at Carnegie Hall, New York City. Featured artists: Marta
Bagratuni, cello (with Zhao Zhao Yank, piano); Hayk Arsenyan,
piano. Please note that this year Musical Armenia is on Friday
evening.
May 9-12National Representative Assembly of Eastern Prelacy, hosted by
Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, Rhode Island. Clergy conference on
May 9; full delegation May 10 to 12. Accommodations at Crowne Plaza
Hotel, Warwick, Rhode Island. Details will be forthcoming to parishes
and delegates.
May 11-12National Association of Ladies Guilds (NALG), 30th
anniversary celebration and annual conference in conjunction with the
National Representative Assembly, Crowne Plaza, Warwick, Rhode
Island. For information: Mary Derderian 781-762-4253.
May 4 thru May 24Sixteen performances in May (including matinee
performances on Saturdays and Sundays) of Herand M. Markarians new
play commissioned by the New York State Theater Institute,
Silence. With award-winning actress Lorraine Serabian. This story of
love, loss, and relentless search by a women for her son after the
Armenian genocide of 1915, is directed by Kevin Thomson. Performances
at the Shell Theater in the Times Square Arts Building, 300 West 43rd
Street, New York City. Reserve tickets now ($18): SmartTix.com or
212-868-4444. For information: [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]?subject=).
July 14Sts. Vartanantz Church Ladies Guild and ARS Ani Chapter,
Providence, Rhode Island, A Hye Summer Night VI dance, featuring
Hachig Kazarian, Richard Hagopian, Kenneth Kalajian, Jason Naroian, 8
pm to 1 am; $35 adults; $15 children 16 and under. At the Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church, 175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, Rhode
Island. Mezza will be served. Limited seating. For tickets and
information: 401-434-4467 (Joyce Bagdasarian); 401-354-8770 (Joyce
Yeremian).
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