Author: Baghdasarian Karlen

ARMENIA TREE PROJECT
65 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472 USA
Tel: (617) 926-TREE
Email: [email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE
November 7, 2013

ATP Expands Presence on West Coast with the Addition of Maral Habeshian to
Development Team

GLENDALE, CA–Armenia Tree Project (ATP) is pleased to announce the addition
of Maral Habeshian to the organization’s US staff as Western Region
Development Director.

“The growth and influence of the Armenian-American community on the West
Coast is a force to be reckoned with. We quickly understood that with the
third largest concentration of Armenians in the world outside of Armenia and
Russia, California needed a strong ATP presence,” said Managing Director Tom
Garabedian. “We’re proud to have Maral on our team to continue the work done
by Hermine Mahmouzian and to work in collaboration with Anahit Gharibyan.”

Maral’s experience in working with development projects includes working
with the World Bank and IMF missions to Armenia, and the Armenian Relief
Society’s earthquake relief initiatives in the aftermath of the December
1988 Spitak earthquake.

More recently, Maral worked with Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul
Krekorian and headed marketing and development for the joint USC-Children’s
Hospital Los Angeles fetal therapy program, as well as development
initiatives and community outreach at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
She was also the English section editor of Asbarez Armenian Newspaper and
the project director of the inaugural ANCA National Telethon.

“It’s a privilege to work for an organization that is improving Armenia’s
environment with its planting and reforestation efforts and long-term
socioeconomic development of villages. ATP is heightening environmental
awareness throughout Armenia, and most important, by teaching respect for
the environment both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, it is nurturing a new
generation,” noted Ms. Habeshian. “I am excited to help raise awareness of
these amazing programs and develop broad support in California and beyond.”

ATP’s mission is to develop Armenia through community-based tree planting
and environmental education. ATP seeks to reverse the loss of Armenia’s
forest cover and to advocate for the sustainable use of our natural
resources. ATP’s three major programs are tree planting, environmental
education, and sustainable development initiatives. For more information,
please visit the website

From: Baghdasarian

LAW OF COPYRIGHT VIOLATIONS TO ENTER INTO FORCE ON NOVEMBER 10

19:13, 8 November, 2013

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. The draft of the law about making
additions and changes in the law of the Republic of Armenia “About
copyright and related laws”, is to fight against the copyrights
infringement cases, will enter into force since November 10. The
member of the Republican Party of Armenia Faction, co-author of the
law Arpine Hovhannisyan told it in a conversation with Armenpress.

“The draft of the law was published on October 30, in 10 days, it
will enter into force,” Arpine Hovhannisyan underscored. According
to the co-author of the law Arpine Hovhannisyan the law will serve
the goal only if the Mass Media keep the journalistic ethic rules.

“Keeping journalistic ethic rules plays a significant role in this
case, otherwise, the law will lose its meaning,” Arpine Hovhannisyan
noted. The law is not designed for adding forensic claims against Mass
Media; its goal is the settlement of the current problems. Arpine
Hovhannisyan assures that the Mass Media should understand that it
is not appropriate to throw the journalist’s work into the water
in a moment by taking it and putting it in another website without
proper reference. She expressed a hope that this problem will get its
solution after the law enters into force, and the journalists will
keep the journalistic ethic rules at the course of their work activity.

© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am

From: Baghdasarian

DEMAND FOR FIRST EUROBONDS OF ARMENIA CROSSES 3 BILLION

[ Part 2.2: “Attached Text” ]

19:23, 8 November, 2013

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. “AmeriaBank” will for the first
time in Armenia give an opportunity to its customers to get Eurobonds
issued by USA dollar which is Armenia’s first sovereign circulating
in the international capital market. Armenpress was informed from
“AmeriaBank” that the demand for Eurobonds for the first time in
Armenia has already crossed 3 billion USA dollars.

The Eurobonds issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of
Armenia distributed Deutsche Bank AG, HSBC Bank and J.P.

Morgan Securities with the total amount of U.S. $ 700 million, 7-
year maturity and 6 % annual interest rate. Moreover, in the result
of distribution lower price was formed providing 6.25% yield for
the investors.

The latest rating of Armenia by the “Moody’s”rating organization is
“Ba2-stable” and by “Fitch” rating agency it is “BB-stable”.

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From: Baghdasarian

ARMENIA PM IS BRIEFED ON HEIFER INTERNATIONAL’S CHARITABLE PROGRAMS

November 08, 2013 | 14:06

YEREVAN. – Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received the
representatives of Heifer International, which is a global nonprofit
charitable organization.

Sargsyan noted that the organization’s activities in Armeniahave
given positive results.

“Through your efforts, people get practical support and improve their
lives by their own work,” the PM said.

On their part, the Heifer International representatives informed that
since 1999, Heifer International’s Armenia program has implemented
sixty-two programs and, as a result, assisted more than 10,000 rural
families in improving their socioeconomic condition by building small
and viable farm businesses.

It was noted that there are thirteen ongoing Heifer International
programs in more than one-hundred communities in Armenia.

The organization’s representatives also stated that their Armenia
programs stand out by their high efficiency, and they expressed their
readiness to make these programs continuous.

In turn Tigran Sargsyan thanked for the continuity of these charitable
programs, and informed about the Armenian government’s support for
their implementation.

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From: Baghdasarian

UNAUTHORIZED AND ILLEGAL REPEATERS CREATING INTERFERENCE WITH VIVACELL-MTS’ FREQUENCIES REMOVED

08-11-2013 17:10:52 | Armenia | Science and Technology

VivaCell-MTS informs that the operation of unauthorized and illegal
repeaters resulting in interference with the frequencies allocated
to the Company, and therefore, causing problems with the quality of
mobile communication services provided by VivaCell-MTS, has been
stopped. The areas where VivaCell-MTS subscribers had encountered
problems with access to voice and data services included Isahakyan,
Tumanyan, Abovyan, Teryan, Moskovyan streets, as well as the territory
of “Cascade” Complex, and Yeritasardakan subway station.

The illegal repeaters were identified and removed thanks to the support
and cooperation of the specialists of the proper authorities in the
telecommunication sector.

VivaCell-MTS informs that in case of the installation and use of
unauthorized and illegal devices that may interfere with the frequency
spectrum allocated to VivaCell-MTS in the future as well the Company
will take all legal measures possible, to have the devices removed.

VivaCell-MTS (K-Telecom CJSC) is Armenia’s leading mobile operator,
having the widest 2G/3.75G/4G network reach and spreading a wide
range of Voice and Data services all across Armenia. Having the best
of the Armenian people interest at heart since its launch on 1st July
2005 and in a short period of time VivaCell-MTS has managed to build
a nationwide network and a considerable customer base. VivaCell-MTS
drives innovation and aims at always being at the forefront of any
development serving the Armenian mobile communications market. For
more information, visit

– Science and Technology News from Armenia and Diaspora – Noyan Tapan –
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From: Baghdasarian

Activist Nun to Discuss Plight of Syrian Refugees

Mother Agnes Mariam of the Cross

LOS ANGELES-The Armenian community of Southern California is inviting the
Los Angeles community to two days of speeches by Syria’s Mother Agnes Mariam
of the Cross, Mother Superior at the Monastery and Convent of St. James the
Mutilated in Qara, Syria.

Mother Agnes will speak about the current crisis in Syria, giving accounts
of the war that are very different from those reported by the media.

The towns and villages around Mother Agnes’ monastery have been largely
abandoned as people have fled and been made refugees. In May of 2013, Mother
Agnes herself was assailed by gunmen. That spring, she organized an
international delegation led by Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, which
visited Lebanon and Syria. The delegation observed conditions and talked
with refugees and opposition and government representatives. Mother Agnes is
one of the main organizers of Mussalaha (Reconciliation), a popular movement
in Syria that mediates disputes and organizes ceasefires between opposing
forces.

Mother Agnes will be touring the U.S. and Canada under the auspices of the
Syrian Solidarity Movement, a U.S. tax-exempt nonprofit project. Armenian
communities in Southern California will be hosting Mother Agnes to speak on
Saturday Nov. 9, 2013, at Jesus Sacred Heart Church in North Hollywood at 7
p.m.; and on Sunday Nov. 10, 2013, at Saint Gregory Armenian Church in
Glendale, Calif. at 2 p.m.

Mother Agnes will be speaking about the conditions of all people and faiths
and will provide her insights and observations on “What is Really Happening
in Syria Today,” as her speech is titled.

From: Baghdasarian

PRESS RELEASE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710
Fax: (212) 779-3558
Web:
Email: [email protected]

** TOP STORY November 7, 2013
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Veteran’s Day

** Veterans Day
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Veterans Day first began as a commemoration of the end of World War I
in 1918. `The Great War’ came to a close on the eleventh hour of the
eleventh day of the eleventh month, when an armistice went into effect
between the Allied nations and Germany.

In the ensuing decades, as American soldiers continued to be deployed
overseas, November 11 became a day to pay tribute to American veterans
of all wars for their patriotism, courage, and sacrifice.

This Veterans Day, we offer a prayer known for centuries to those who
have ever found themselves in harm’s way. Click here
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St. George Church, Hartford, CT

** Hartford Parish to Mark 60th Anniversary
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On Sunday, November 10, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Diocesan Primate,
will visit St. George Church of Hartford, CT, as the community
observes the 60th anniversary of the church’s consecration.

Archbishop Barsamian will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and bless the
parish’s Junior Choir. He will be assisted by the Rev. Fr. Gomidas
Zohrabian, parish pastor.

Archbishop Barsamian also will lead a veneration prayer for the “Relic
of St. Vartan the Brave”-a piece of stone encrusted with the blood of
Armenia’s 5th-century warrior saint, and encased in a beautiful silver
cross-which the Primate will bring with him from the Diocesan Center
in New York. The relic is a gift of His Holiness Karekin II, the
Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, presented to the
Eastern Diocese in honor of the 45th anniversary of New York’s
St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral.

A banquet will follow services at the Manchester Country Club in
Manchester, CT. The afternoon will feature student performances,
remarks by clergy and parishioners, and the presentation of awards to
longtime community members.

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** Scripture of the Week
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Is 24:1-12
Eph: 5:15-33
Lk 8:49-57

** Prayer of the Week
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O Lord, sanctify those who have greeted in love the beauty of your
house. Glorify us with your divine power and forsake not those who put
their trust in you. Grant peace to the whole world and to all your
people. Amen.

** Upcoming Saints & Feasts
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9 November: Holy Archangels Michael and Gabriel

10 November: Ninth Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

** CHURCH NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
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World Council of Churches 10th Assembly
His Holiness Karekin II delivers a message of blessing at the opening
ceremony of the WCC Assembly in South Korea.

** His Holiness Karekin II Elected to WCC Presidency
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Earlier this week, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, was elected as one of eight presidents of
the World Council of Churches during the ecumenical body’s 10th
Assembly in Busan, South Korea. His Holiness will represent the
Oriental Orthodox family of churches at the WCC.

During the Assembly’s opening ceremony on October 30, His Holiness
Karekin II delivered a message of blessing. Leaders of roughly 360
churches, representing some 150 countries, along with high-ranking
government and diplomatic officials, are taking part in the
conference, which will conclude on November 8. Among them is the
Eastern Diocese’s Ecumenical Director, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, who
is also a longstanding member of the WCC’s executive board.

The Armenian Church has been a member of the WCC since 1962.

** DIOCESAN NEWS
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Diocesan Annula Appeal

** Support the Diocese’s 2013 Annual Appeal
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The Eastern Diocese has launched its 2013 Annual Appeal-the only
Diocesan-wide fundraiser conducted each year to help the Diocese
undertake the many ministries, programs, and resources that enrich
life in our parishes.

Your thoughtful gift brings light to our local churches. It supports
Christian education, Armenian language instruction, summer camps,
youth programs, mission parish outreach, and the use of new
communication technologies.

To our past and prospective donors, we are deeply grateful for your
support of the creative, educational, and inspirational programs that
lift up Armenian communities throughout the Eastern Diocese.

Please accept this invitation to strengthen our efforts. Your generous
contribution to the 2013 Annual Appeal will help spread the good work
of the Armenian Church across our local communities-and across the
generations.

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Patriarch Nurhan Manougian
Archbishop Manougian (left) and Archbishop Barsamian at St. Vartan
Cathedral.

** Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits Boston and New York
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The centuries-long Armenian presence in Jerusalem was the focus of
events in Boston and New York last weekend, when His Beatitude
Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem,
made a visit to the Eastern Diocese.

On the evening of Friday, November 1, the New England regional
churches welcomed Patriarch Manougian with a hrashapar service at
St. James Church in Watertown, MA. A reception followed services.

St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City hosted a special event
on Sunday, November 3. Patriarch Manougian presided over the Divine
Liturgy and delivered a sermon on the temptations Christians face in
today’s secular culture. He also led a special prayer service for His
Holiness Karekin II on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of his
consecration and enthronement as the 132nd Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians.

A luncheon followed at the Diocesan Center, during which young people
spoke about their summer pilgrimage to the Holy Land and described the
powerful emotions they had experienced there. Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian, Diocesan Primate, and Ambassador Garen Nazarian, Armenia’s
Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke about the
importance of safeguarding the Armenian presence in Jerusalem.

Patriarch Manougian discussed the challenges facing the Armenians in
Jerusalem, and encouraged community members to play an active role in
the Patriarchate’s future. `We are asking people of all professions to
come and help us with their knowledge, experience, and financial
support,’ he said. `The Patriarchate is a treasure of the Armenian
Church, and it is our duty to protect and preserve it.’

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FAR

** FAR Board of Directors Meet
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On Tuesday, October 29, the Fund for Armenian Relief Board of
Directors met at the Diocesan Center in New York to discuss new
projects and to review existing FAR programs in Armenia.

Among FAR’s latest initiatives is the September opening of the newly
built Octet Music School in Gyumri. Thanks to the support of the
Mardigian Family Foundation, young musicians now have a
state-of-the-art facility for study and performances.

Another project is the recent visit to Armenia made by a group of US
doctors, headed by Dr. Ed Seferian of Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los
Angeles, to conduct a major training program in Pediatric Intensive
Care for medical professionals in Armenia. The project was funded by
the Sapah-Gulian Foundation.

Board members received a report and approved the progress made in the
implementation of the Child Malnutrition program, initiated in 2013
and funded by the Ajemian Foundation. They also began work on
redefining the strategy for FAR’s GTech program. Turning to
scholarship programs, board members expressed their appreciation to
the Gulamerian Foundation, which sponsors vocational training for
orphans in Armenia.

The highlight of the meeting was the evaluation of the progress made
in FAR’s newest program, Breaking the Cycle of Poverty. The program
was launched in Armenia’s Tavush region in 2013 with funding from the
Mardigian Family Foundation. Board members established an oversight
committee to closely monitor Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and to
provide assistance to management staff.

To learn more about FAR programs, visit

Archbishop Torkom Manoogian
Archbishop Torkom Manoogian (1919-2012).

** The Legacy of Archbishop Torkom Manoogian
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The Eastern Diocese will host a celebration of the remarkable life and
enduring legacy of Archbishop Torkom Manoogian, the late Primate of
the Eastern Diocese and 96th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, on
Sunday, February 9, 2014.

The day will begin at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral with
the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, followed by a requiem
service. A memorial luncheon and program will be held in the
afternoon.

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to view a flyer. Additional program details and information on
reservations will be forthcoming.

** PARISH NEWS
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A Prayer at Cheltenham City Hall
Fr. Gevorgyan delivers the invocation at City Hall in Philadelphia.

** An Armenian Prayer at City Hall in Philadelphia
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On Thursday, October 24, the Rev. Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan, pastor of the
Holy Trinity Church of Cheltenham, PA, was invited to deliver the
invocation at the weekly meeting of the Philadelphia City Council.

The invitation came from Hadji Maloumian, who serves as the
legislative counsel for Bill Green, a councilman-at-large for the
city. Mr. Maloumian’s grandfather, the late Minas Maloumian, served
the Holy Trinity parish as a deacon for decades; this gesture was a
way to honor him.

After the invocation, Councilman Green introduced Fr. Gevorgyan to the
representatives, and Mr. Maloumian gave him a tour of the council’s
meeting rooms located in the majestic City Hall, which is the largest
municipal building in the United States and one of the largest in the
world.

Deacons Training in Elberon, NJ
Altar servers at St. Stepanos Church during last weekend’s Deacons’
Training workshop.

** Deacons’ Training Workshop Held in Elberon
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St. Nersess Armenian Seminary and the Eastern Diocese co-sponsored a
Deacons’ Training “Double Workshop” at St. Stepanos Church in Elberon,
NJ, on November 1-3. Twelve altar servers participated from parishes
in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC.

The Rev. Fr. Daniel Karadjian, pastor of St. Stepanos Church, and the
Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, director of the Diocese’s Krikor and
Clara Zohrab Information Center and director of the St. Nersess
Seminary Deacons’ Training Program, conducted workshops on censing for
the Divine Liturgy and the Blessing of Water ceremony.

By the end of the weekend, even those with little or no previous
experience in using the censer (poorvar) mastered the
skill. Meanwhile, the students learning the chants and rituals of the
Blessing of Water service are now prepared to assist in the service
when it is next conducted on Theophany, January 6.

Workshop participants served on the altar during the Divine Liturgy on
Sunday. A luncheon followed services, with the proceeds donated to
St. Nersess to support future Deacons’ Training Workshops.

Divine Liturgy at the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida
Fr. Demerjian celebrates the Divine Liturgy in Naples, FL.

** Southwest Florida Parish Begins Fall-Winter Season
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On Saturday, November 2, the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida
mission parish welcomed the Rev. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian, pastor of
St. Hagop Church of Pinellas Park, FL. Fr. Demerjian celebrated the
Divine Liturgy. He was accompanied by Dn. Allan Tossoonian and
organist Pierre Abadjian. Fellowship hour followed the service.

Sunday’s service marked the beginning of the parish’s fall and winter
season. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated during the months of
January, February, and March (see the dates below). All services are
held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (3901 Davis Blvd., in Naples,
FL). For information, contact Carole Meghreblian, Parish Council
chair, at [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]) .

January 12, 2014, Christmas dinner to follow services
February 11, 2014, Ladies and Men’s Luncheon to follow services
February 16, 2014, Bake sale to follow services
March 9, 2014, Lenten luncheon to follow services
March 18, 2014, Church picnic to follow services

Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs
Guests at the Holy Martyrs Sunday School Reunion.

** A Sunday School Reunion in Bayside
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On Saturday, November 3, the Sunday School of Holy Martyrs Church of
Bayside, NY, hosted a reunion to mark the school’s 58th year.

More than 200 alumni and faculty gathered for the occasion. They
viewed photographs and memorabilia from the school’s six decades, and
remembered classmates and educators who have passed away. The reunion
committee felt especially blessed to have three yeretzgins in
attendance: Yn. Yefkin Megherian, the Sunday School’s first
superintendent; Yn. Patricia Buttero; and Yn. Karine Malkhasyan.

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Men’s Club at the Armenian Church in Niagara Falls
Dn. Anthony Sciolino and Dn. Albert Amato at the Men’s Fellowship
Luncheon last month.

** Rochester Men’s Club Marks Milestone
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The mission parish of Rochester, NY, is marking the tenth year of its
Men’s Fellowship Luncheons. The most recent luncheon was held on
Saturday, October 19, with a presentation by Dr. Larry Nazarian titled
`From Amsterdam to Budapest: Touring Central Europe Despite Mother
Nature.’

The fellowship luncheons, which are held at local restaurants several
times a year, were inaugurated in October 2003. Past gatherings have
featured talks on topics such as Civil War medicine, `Gilbert and
Sullivan’s Earl of Mountararat,’ and the Armenian community of Iran.

Upcoming Events

** Upcoming Parish Events
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Holy Ascension Church | Trumbull, CT
Armenia’s vocalists Yeva Yeghanyan and Margar Yeghiazarian will
headline the Hayasa Folk Ensemble performance on Saturday, November 9,
at the Church of the Holy Ascension in Trumbull, CT. This cultural
event will include endearing folk melodies, arshogh (troubadour
songs), the works of Komitas, and more.

The concert is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. A reception will follow
in the church hall. Click here
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to view a flyer for ticket information, or e-mail [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected])

St. Thomas Church | Tenafly, NJ
The Cultural Committee of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will
screen the film `Lost and Found in Armenia’ on Sunday, November 10,
beginning at 1:30 p.m. Click here
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St. Leon Church | Fair Lawn, NJ
St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, will host an evening with author and
journalist Hasan Cemal on Friday, November 8, beginning at 8
p.m. Cemal is the grandson of Jemal Pasha, who has written a book
titled 1915: Armenian Genocide. At the November 8 event, the author
will discuss his book and sign copies. A reception will follow. Click
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to view a flyer for information, or call (201) 791-2862.

Hye Pointe Church | Haverhill, MA
The Church at Hye Pointe of Haverhill, MA, will host Autumnfest 2013
on Friday November 8 (12 to 8 p.m.), and Saturday November 9 (12 to 7
p.m.).

Enjoy traditional Armenian cuisine, a pastry table and country store,
raffles, and other activities. Click here
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Holy Cross Church | New York, NY
Holy Cross Church in uptown Manhattan will host a monti (Armenian meat
dumplings) cooking class on Sunday, November 10, beginning at 1:30
p.m. The class is free and open to the public. It will be preceded by
the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. and a light
luncheon.

Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church | Providence, RI
Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, will host its 83rd
annual “Food Fair & Bazaar” on Saturday, November 9 (11:30 a.m. to 10
p.m.), and Sunday, November 10 (12 to 6 p.m.).

Enjoy traditional Armenian food, raffles, a silent auction, games for
kids, and other activities. A football game viewing room will be open
during the bazaar. Click here
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for information, or call the church at (401) 272-7712.

Soorp Haroutiun Church | Orlando, FL
Soorp Haroutiun Church of Orlando, FL, will host a Food Fest and
Bazaar on Saturday, November 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy Armenian
food, music, arts and crafts vendors, and more. Click here
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St. Gregory the Enlightener Church | White Plains, NY
The Women’s Guild of St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White
Plains, NY, will hold a fall food sale on Sunday, November 17, from 12
to 4 p.m. Click here
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for an order form with complete information.

Holy Martyrs Church | Bayside, NY
The Church of the Holy Martyrs of Bayside, NY, will host its annual
food fair on Saturday, November 16 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and Sunday,
November 17 (12 to 5 p.m.). Enjoy Armenian food-including, chicken and
lule kebab-and a variety of baked goods. Click here
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to view a flyer for information.

Sunday’s entertainment will include the screening of parts of the
Aradzani Dance Group instructional DVD. The DVD, titled `A Trip
Through Historic Armenia Through Dance II,’ features footage of
historic Armenia, instructions for various historic Armenian dances,
and more. Click here
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Holy Resurrection Church | New Britain, CT
The Church of the Holy Resurrection of New Britain, CT, will host a
“Godparents’ & Godchildren’s Day,” on Sunday, November 17. A special
prayer service will be offered at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy for
the continuing bond between godparents and godchildren.

The Women’s Guild of the Church of the Holy Resurrection will host its
annual holiday fair on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to
3p.m. The fair will feature Armenian pastries and foods; lunch will be
available at the `Kitchen Kafe.’ Vendors will be on-site for holiday
shopping. Santa will be making a special appearance between 11
a.m. and 1 p.m. Click here
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to view a flyer for information, or contact the church office at (860)
223-7875.

** EVENTS
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Bishop Vahan Hovannesian
Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian.

** Primate of Great Britain to Visit St. Vartan Cathedral
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Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great
Britain, and a former longtime pastor in the Eastern Diocese, will
visit New York City this month. He will celebrate the Divine Liturgy
at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Sunday, November 10. A fellowship
hour will follow services.

King Gagik-Abas of Kars, his wife Queen Goranduxt, and their daughter
Princess Mariam
A medieval manuscript depiction of Bagratuni rulers, King Gagik-Abas
of Kars, his wife Queen Goranduxt, and their daughter Princess Mariam.

** Zohrab Center Lecture on Rare Armenian Manuscript
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The Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will host a
lecture by artist and scholar Hazel Antaramian Hofman on Tuesday,
November 12, beginning at 7 p.m.

Ms. Antaramian Hofman’s talk-titled `Dressing the Part: Textile Wealth
in an Eleventh-Century Armenian Miniature and its Interpretive
Meaning’-will walk participants through the symbolism and significance
of a medieval manuscript depiction of Bagratuni rulers, King
Gagik-Abas of Kars, his wife Queen Goranduxt, and their daughter
Princess Mariam. Click here
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to read more on the Zohrab Center’s blog.

The lecture will take place at the Zohrab Center in the Diocesan
Complex (630 Second Avenue, New York City). It is free and open to the
public. A reception will follow.

Nune Melikian
Violinist Nune Melikian.

** A Violin Recital at St. Vartan Cathedral
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New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral will host a solo violin
recital by Nune Melikian on Wednesday, November 20, beginning at 7:30
p.m. The evening is part of the `Concerts @ Saint Vartan’ series.

The program will include selections by Khachaturian, Spendiarov,
Saint-Saens, Kreisler, Brahms, and Ravel. A reception will follow the
concert. Click here
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to view a flyer with ticket information.

Roberta Ervine
Roberta Ervine, professor of Armenian Studies at St. Nersess Armenian
Seminary, will give a lecture in New York City in December.

** Medieval Armenians Consider the Image of God
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On Monday, December 2, Roberta Ervine, professor of Armenian Studies
at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, will give a lecture titled `Medieval
Armenians Consider the Image of God.’ The lecture is scheduled to
begin at 7 p.m. at General Theological Seminary in New York City.

The evening will include a panel discussion with faculty of the
General Theological Seminary. A wine and cheese reception will follow.

The program is part of the Fall Lecture Series at St. Nersess
Seminary. Click here
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** YOUTH NEWS
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ACYOA retreat

** ACYOA Leadership Conference Begins Friday
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This year’s ACYOA Leadership Conference will convene from Friday,
November 8, through Sunday, November 10, at the Don Bosco Retreat
Center in Stony Point, NY.

The retreat will focus on the Diocesan theme, `Living the Gospel of
Christ,’ and explore ways in which communication helps enhance
leadership. Young adults 18 and over are invited to attend; conference
costs (with the exception of travel) are being covered by the ACYOA
Central Council.

From: Baghdasarian

WATCH PRODUCTION INCREASES IN ARMENIA

11:25, 7 November, 2013

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS: The volumes of production of the
domestic watches in the Republic of Armenia have increased during the
months of January-September 2013 by 25,9% in comparison with the same
period of the previous year making 13,009 pieces.

According to the data provided by the National Statistical Service of
Armenia, during the first nine months of 2012 10,333 domestic watches
were produced in our country.

Armenpress reports that in 2012 15,188 domestic watches were produced
in Armenia.

© 2009 ARMENPRESS.am

From: Baghdasarian

SIS BRINGS CHARGES AGAINST ARGISHTI KIVIRIAN

The Special Investigation Service (SIS) of Armenia charged activist,
Armenia Today website’s coordinator Argishti Kivirian with violence
against a representative of the authorities and false denunciation,
the press service of SIS reported.

According to the source, Kivirian was charged under the Criminal Code’s
Article 316 part 1 (violence against a representative of authorities)
and Article 333 part 2 point 1 (false denunciation, accompanied by
accusations of a grave or particularly grave crime).

On August 24, 2013, Kivirian used non-health-threatening violence
against a policeman when he was detained after refusing to obey a
lawful order of the policeman who maintained public order in the area
near a newly-built building at 5 Komitas Street in Yerevan.

The statement says that while being taken to the Arabkir police
station, Argishti Kivirian hit his head against a door of the police
car, suffering self-inflicted injuries to the forehead, the nose and
the eyelid. He also threatened the policeman to accuse him of the
injuries he received.

Kivirian carried out his threats. Realizing that his report was a
false one, Kivirian submitted a report to the appropriate bodies
authorized to open criminal cases, informing them that policemen had
inflicted injuries on him. Recognizance not leave Yerevan was chosen
as a measure of restraint against Kivirian.

From: Baghdasarian

A NEW PLAYWRIGHT IN TOWN: TALEEN BABAYAN DAZZLES

ARTS | NOVEMBER 7, 2013 2:07 PM

By Hagop Vartivarian

NEW YORK – The cultural life of the Greater New York Armenian
community was further enriched with the theatrical endeavor of
Taleen Babayan. Already a recognized name to the readership of the
Armenian-Mirror Spectator for the last decade with her frequent
articles and reporting, we are doubly pleased to see a young talent
interested in writing plays, possibly the most difficult genre of
literature.

Babayan possesses a deep knowledge of what defines an Armenian-American
family: the traditional family clinging firmly to ethnic customs,
juxtaposed with the current generation striving to adapt and adjust to
a new environment. Whereas during the last century renowned literary
figures such as Peniamin Nourigian, Aram Haigaz, Vahe Hayg, Souren
Manuelian, and Hagop Asadourian lamented the pain of immigrants
arriving from historic Armenia, today Babayan laments the pain of
young Armenian-Americans, whose families arrived from Beirut, Aleppo,
Istanbul, and Tehran, and who strive to speak and live the Armenian
spirit outside of their homeland. We only hope that her endeavor
becomes an inspiration to her generation.

She was indeed raised in a traditional Armenian family. Her
grandfather, Yervant Babayan, is a prominent educator and prolific
writer, and her father, Nerses, was engaged in journalism for many
years and associated with the Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Furthermore,
she continues to receive the attention and care of her loving mother,
Hermine.

Like many others of her generation, Babayan spent her college years
away from home in a non-Armenian environment, but maintained the
ties to her Armenian culture during that time. She has acquired her
knowledge of the Armenian language at home and from Saturday Armenian
School. She is worthy of much praise.

Back to the play. “Where Is Your Groom?” is 80-percent English and
20-percent Armenian and they complement each other in perfect harmony.

All the young actors at the performance on Saturday, October 26,
at The Players Theatre, were essentially the product of the Middle
East and close to 250 attendees watched their acting and accurate
Armenian pronunciation with pure pleasure.

The play takes place at the home of Koko (Aris Hamparsoumian) and
Siroun (Katherine Sabbagh). The couple’s two children, Lara (Zarig
Baghdadlian) and Saro [Haig Minassian], wish to marry non-Armenians,
after having bad experiences dating in their own community. Lara
introduces her parents to an ignorant American young man, who has
not even heard of Armenia. Meanwhile, Lara’s parents introduce her to
young men of Armenian families. Finally, she meets the right Armenian
and the engagement (khosgab) takes place as well-known singer Robert
Chilingirian enters the stage singing a wedding song.

Some on the stage had acting experience and others none, yet all
performed very well. The set, featuring an Armenian living room,
was beautifully furnished. Other participants included Lori Cinar,
Joe Hovsepian, Tanya Bas, Taniel Ohanian, Raffi Gulbenk, Sarkis
Yenikomshuyan, Sedrak Yenikomshuyan, Daniella Baydar, Taniel Ekshian,
Andrew Saganda and Edwin Baghdasarian. Backstage volunteers were
Taleen Baghdadlian, Anoush Gulian and Anahid Kaprielian. Harout
Chatmajian, one of the directors of the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s
Mher Megerdchian Theatrical Group, contributed greatly to the acting
aspect of the play.

The play teems with the painful phenomenon of Armenian-American
contemporary life. For example, the family priest (played by Taniel
Ohanian) introduces Paul (played by Andrew Saganda), a seminarian who
aspires to become a priest yet who doesn’t know one word of Armenian.

He will serve in the Armenian Church and if left to such priests, our
sacred Badarak will be performed in English one day. Babayan highlights
this and many other painful occurrences within our community life in
her play.

We congratulate her and the team of young cast and crew and who
continue to keep our theatrical heritage alive.

-Translated by Nerses Babayan

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From: Baghdasarian