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Chamlian School’s Mock Trial Team Triumphs in Inaugural Season

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Chamlian Armenian School's Mock Trial team


In an impressive display of legal acumen and persuasive eloquence, Chamlian Armenian School’s Mock Trial team made a remarkable debut, securing a top 10 placement out of 188 teams across Los Angeles County and reaching the quarter-finals in their inaugural season. This significant feat illustrates the incredible talent, dedication, and hard work of the students and underscores the invaluable guidance of their volunteer attorney coaches, as well as the strategic oversight of their Mock Trial advisor, Rosemary Boyadjian.

Highlighting individual excellence within the team, 7th grader Lia Stepanian was honored with the prestigious 2023 Outstanding Prosecution Award, distinguishing her as the top prosecution attorney in the county. This significant accolade reflects the competitive ethos and superior skills embodied by the team members.

7th grader Lia Stepanian (left) was honored with the prestigious 2023 Outstanding Prosecution Award

Further acclaim was given to Sophia Martin and Lia Stepanian, who earned the Teach Democracy Honorable Mention for an Outstanding Presentation, emphasizing the team’s dedication to legal education and advocacy.

The spotlight also shone on Maria Giragossian, Ivy Grigoryan, and Taline Boyamian, who were celebrated with the Best Attorney Award for their exceptional performance and commitment. A considerable measure of gratitude is extended to the volunteer attorney coaches, whose expertise and mentorship were pivotal to the team’s success. Their invaluable guidance throughout the competition played a crucial role in honing the students’ understanding of legal practices and courtroom dynamics.

Chamlian Armenian School’s foray into the competitive realm of mock trials underscores the students’ aptitude and the comprehensive support network fostered by the school. This season’s remarkable achievements highlight not only the students’ grasp of legal principles but also their proficiency in critical thinking, public speaking, and collaborative teamwork.

Chamlian School’s Mock Trial participants

Looking ahead to future endeavors, this year’s accomplishments establish a solid foundation for ongoing excellence. Chamlian Armenian School takes immense pride in its Mock Trial team and reaffirms its commitment to cultivating the bright minds of tomorrow. This inaugural achievement underscores Chamlian’s dedication to academic excellence and its role in nurturing articulate, and analytical thinkers poised for success in any field they choose to pursue.

To discover more about Chamlian Armenian School, visit the website.

Prime Minister, EBRD President discuss issues related to bilateral cooperation

David Nargizian

 20:55,

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 16, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Odile Renaud-Basso within the framework of the Munich Security Forum.

According to the readout issued by the PM's office, the Prime Minister highlighted the decision to hold the EBRD annual meeting in Yerevan this May and expressed confidence that it will be held at a high level.

It is noted that Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the close and effective cooperation formed between the Armenian government and the EBRD, as a result of which many programs are being implemented in different fields in our country. According to the Prime Minister, this cooperation also contributed to the stability and development of the economy of Armenia.

The EBRD President also expressed satisfaction with the cooperation with the Armenian government and added that the joint programs are continuously expanding.

Mrs. Basso emphasized the implementation of projects in infrastructure development, road construction, private sector and other directions and noted that EBRD is ready to expand bilateral cooperation.

At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed various issues related to further cooperation.

Armenian Sacred Music Project Announces Scholarship Opportunity for University Students

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The Armenian Sacred Music Project announced that applications for the Kinarik Altinyuzuk Scholarship is now open to students pursuing a music degree with a Fall 2024 financial disbursement. Our non-profit organization was established to promote the appreciation, teaching, and preservation of Armenian Sacred Music through workshops, masterclasses, trainings, physical and digital archives to sacred music enthusiasts, students, educational institutions, clergy, and to all those who wish to learn more about our project and sacred music.

This scholarship will provide music students the opportunity to further develop in their collegiate studies and be connected with a network of sacred music enthusiasts, educators, and professionals under the patronage of our nonprofit. This scholarship will ensure that our precious Armenian sacred music will be preserved and promote through collegiate studies.

Scholarship Academic Requirements:

  • Students must be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college/university;
  • Students must be majoring in a musical studies program with a current grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).

Scholarship Application Requirements:

  • Students will complete an application, provide unofficial transcripts, and one-page essay explaining how Armenian sacred music has affected their personal or collegiate musical studies.

Students can apply for the scholarship online or by visiting the website.

Iran ready to export medicine to Armenia: Official

David Nargizian
IRNA – Iran
Feb 15 2024

Tehran, IRNA — The Islamic Republic, in the 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission, has expressed readiness to export Iran-made pharmaceutical products to Armenia.

During the 18th meeting of the Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission held on February 14, both sides exchanged views to further expand economic cooperation.

Head of Iran’s Food and Drug Administration (IFDA) Heidar Mohammadi voiced the country’s readiness to export domestically produced drugs to Armenia.

Iran enjoys self-sufficiency in the production of drugs and pharmaceutical equipment, he underlined.

For her part, Deputy Minister of Healthcare of Armenia Lena Nanushyan said that Iran has made significant progress in the production of medicines and medical equipment.

Armenia welcomes cooperation with Iran in the field of health tourism, pharmaceutical insurance, and healthcare, the official added.

In a related development, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari held talks with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan.

During the meeting, Kostanyan welcomed the presence of Iranian companies in the road construction projects of Armenia.

Meanwhile, the two countries on Thursday signed documents to expand mutual cooperation in 19 fields, on the sidelines of the 18th meeting of their Joint Economic Commission that concluded the same day.   

The two sides also agreed to increase their bilateral trade to $3 billion per year, according to Head of Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization Davoud Manzour.  

Armenian Defense Ministry Investigates Alleged Ceasefire Violation at Kapan-Zangelan Border

David Nargizian
Feb 12 2024
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In an unexpected turn of events, the Armenian Defense Ministry is delving into the alleged opening of fire by Armenian guards on the Kapan-Zangelan section of the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border on . The incident reportedly occurred despite written orders that outline the specific conditions under which a serviceman can make a decision to open fire.

The Armenian Defense Ministry has taken a firm stance following the allegations of a ceasefire violation at the Kapan-Zangelan border section. In a statement released today, the Ministry underscored the existence of written orders from superior commanders, detailing the circumstances under which a serviceman can or must open fire. Preliminary findings suggest that no such situation occurred in the area on February 12.

Should the investigation confirm that orders were violated, the Defense Ministry has vowed to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. This commitment to upholding the rules of engagement reflects the Ministry's dedication to maintaining the integrity of its forces and preserving regional stability.

As the investigation unfolds, the potential repercussions of this incident loom large. The delicate balance of power between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a focal point of international concern. With tensions simmering beneath the surface, any violation of the ceasefire agreement could have far-reaching consequences for both nations and the broader region.

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As the Armenian Defense Ministry continues its investigation, the world watches closely, hoping for a swift resolution that upholds the principles of accountability and transparency. The outcome of this investigation will serve as a critical reminder of the importance of adhering to rules of engagement and maintaining stability in a volatile region.

In the end, it is essential to remember that the true cost of any conflict lies not in the boundaries drawn on maps, but in the lives affected by the decisions made by those in power. As journalists, we must strive to uncover the human stories behind the headlines, revealing the complex tapestry of motivations, histories, and potential futures that shape our world.

https://bnnbreaking.com/politics/armenian-defense-ministry-investigates-alleged-ceasefire-violation-at-kapan-zangelan-border

Foreign Minister Mirzoyan meets with President of the ICC

David Nargizian

 20:41, 8 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 8, ARMENPRESS. On February 8, in The Hague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the President of the International Criminal Court Piotr Hofmański, the foreign ministry said.

According to the source, President Hofmański congratulated Armenia on its membership in the International Criminal Court. The interlocutors exchanged views on issues related to the implementation of the Rome Statute, the court's founding document. Minister Mirzoyan noted that the Republic of Armenia has already initiated the necessary steps in that direction.

It is noted that Ararat Mirzoyan emphasized that Armenia, as a country which has been facing the severe consequences of impunity in the region, is well aware of the imperative to combine efforts in order to fight against continuous impunity and prevent crimes against humanity. This understanding was also behind the decision to complete the process of Armenia's membership in the ICC.

During the meeting, issues on stability and security in the South Caucasus were also touched upon.




Kremlin confirms Tucker Carlson has interviewed Putin

David Nargizian

 14:45, 7 February 2024

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 7, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US journalist Tucker Carlson on Tuesday for an interview, RT reported citing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The American journalist had announced the imminent release of the footage hours earlier.

The Russian official declined to say when exactly the public will be able to see the interview.

St. Vartan Cathedral Hosts NYC’s Annual Prayer for Christian Unity

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PRESS OFFICE

Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)

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February 3, 2024

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ATTENTION EDITOR: Photo attached with caption below. Please credit Harout Barsoumian, Bars Images. Find additional photos at the following link:

https://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/St-Vartan-Armenian-Cathedral/Prayer-for-Christian-Unity-at-SVC-Jan-25-2024

 

 

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Distinguished church leaders from throughout New York City gathered at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday evening, January 25, for the city’s annual “Prayer Service for Christian Unity.”

 

The Eastern Diocese hosted this year’s gathering as part of its celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan welcomed guests from more than a dozen Christian traditions—Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox—to the Diocese’s mother cathedral, which was enveloped in scaffolding as it undergoes an exterior restoration.

 

Inside, a spirit of warm collegiality prevailed among the clergy and faithful of various churches—many of them longtime friends of the Armenian cathedral, others visiting for the first time.

 

Bishop Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church delivered a powerful homily based on the theme for this year’s Unity service, drawn from the Gospel of Luke: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul; with all your strength, and all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself” (Lk 10:27).

 

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York, offered closing remarks and an uplifting benediction.

 

Among the other dignitaries in attendance were Archbishop Demetrios (Greek Orthodox Church), Archbishop Mor Dionysius John Kawak (Syriac Orthodox Church), Bishop David (Coptic Orthodox Church), Bishop Paul Egensteiner (Evangelical Lutheran Church), Fr. Chad Hatfield (representing Metropolitan Tikhon), Fr. Sahag Yemishian (representing Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian), Rev. Julie Hoplamazian (representing Bishop Matthew Heyd), Rev. Nicolas Kazarian (representing Archbishop Elpidophoros)—and other brothers and sisters from the broad range of Christian traditions in the metropolitan area.

 

Bishop Mesrop set a tone of harmony and hope in his welcoming words. “On top of the cathedral—hidden from view now, but still pulsing with power—is the Cross: the great symbol of our Unity as Christians, and of God’s love,” he said. “Grounded in the earth, but reaching up to Heaven; extending its arms out to each side, as if to join hands with our neighbors. The Cross is the very image of the beautiful Gospel verse that is our theme for tonight…. Needless to say, our quest for true Unity is more urgent than ever. Because Christian unity is the foundation for—and indeed the road to—the unity of all mankind. Without the one, we cannot even hope for the other.”

 

A reception in Haik and Alice Kavookjian Auditorium followed the service. The event was part of the annual “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” which has been a feature of New York’s religious life since 1908.

 

Click the following links to:

·       WATCH a recording of the entire service on the cathedral’s Facebook page.

·       VIEW a gallery of photos by photographer Harout Barsoumian.

 

Find the list of church dignitaries below:

 

Cardinal Timothy Dolan

(Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York)

 

Archbishop Demetrios

(Greek Orthodox Church)

 

Archbishop Mor Dionysius John Kawak

(Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of the Eastern U.S.A.)

 

Bishop David

(Coptic Orthodox Bishop of New York and New England)

 

Bishop Irinej

(Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America)

 

Bishop Paul Egensteiner

(Metropolitan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)

 

Bishop James Massa

(Rector of St. Joseph’s Catholic Seminary )

 

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Very Reverend Fr. Chad Hatfield

(Representing Metropolitan Tikhon)

 

Reverend Julie Hoplamazian

(Representative of the Episcopal Bishop of New York, Bishop Matthew Heyd)

 

Reverend Protopresbyter Nicolas Kazarian

(Representing Archbishop Elpidophoros of America)

 

Pastor Gilford Monrose

(Office of the Mayor of New York, Executive Director of Faith-Based Partnerships)

 

Fr. Faustino Quintanilla

(Representing Archbishop Yeldho Titus)

 

Reverend Margaret Rose

(Representing Presiding Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry)

 

Very Reverend Fr. Brian Terry

(Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement)

 

Very Reverend Fr. Amde Tsion-Durden

(Representing of Archbishop Abune Petros / Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church)

 

Very Reverend Fr. Sahag Yemishian

(Representing Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian)

 

Very Reverend Fr. Thomas Zain

(Representing Metropolitan Saba)

 

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The Members of the Religious Community of the Crossing at St. John the Divine Cathedral

 

The Members of the Chemin Neuf Community

 

Representatives of the Focolare Movement

 

The Members of the Community of Saint Egidio

 

—2/1/24

 

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PHOTO CAPTION:

Distinguished church leaders from throughout New York City gathered at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral on Thursday evening, January 25, for the city’s annual “Prayer Service for Christian Unity.” The Eastern Diocese hosted this year’s gathering as part of its celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Diocese. Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan welcomed guests from more than a dozen Christian traditions—Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox—to the Diocese’s mother cathedral. Pictured here (l-r) in the tahlij of the Diocesan Center: Bishop Irinej (Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Eastern America); Bishop Paul Egensteiner (Metropolitan Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America); Archbishop Demetrios (Greek Orthodox Church); Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan(Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America); Cardinal Timothy Dolan (Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York); Bishop James Massa (St. Joseph’s Catholic Seminary); Archbishop Mor Dionysius John Kawak(Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of the Eastern U.S.A.); and Bishop David (Coptic Orthodox Bishop of New York and New England).

 

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LINKS:

 

Photo Gallery (credit Harout Barsoumian, Bars Images):

https://easterndiocese.smugmug.com/St-Vartan-Armenian-Cathedral/Prayer-for-Christian-Unity-at-SVC-Jan-25-2024

 

Video Recording:

https://www.facebook.com/stvartancathedral/videos/321133560922661

 

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AW: Two translators and a writer receive International Armenian Literary Alliance grants

David Nargizian
February 1, 2024 International Armenian Literary Alliance Diaspora, Announcements 0

The International Armenian Literary Alliance (IALA) has awarded $2,500 grants to poet Alexa Luborsky for her work-in-progress, Deportation Route, and to translators Thomas Toghramadjian and Margarit Ordukhanyan for Yeghishe Charents’ Land of Nayiri (Yerkir Nairi) and Ruben Filyan’s Your Country’s Ambassador (Ambassador of your country), respectively.

Alexa Luborsky is a writer of Western Armenian and Eastern European Jewish descent. She is an MFA candidate in poetry, an H. Kruger Kaprielian Scholar and a Rachel Winer Manin Jewish Studies Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellow at the University of Virginia. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in AGNI, Bennington Review, Black Warrior Review, Guernica, Hayden’s Ferry Review, Indiana Review, LIT Magazine, Michigan Quarterly Review, Ninth Letter, the Offing, Pleiades, The Journal and West Branch, among others. She is the interviews editor for Poetry Northwest and reads for Meridian. Born in Toronto and raised in Rhode Island, she currently resides in Charlottesville, VA where she is working on her first collection of poetry about genocidal aftermaths and diaspora. You can find out more at www.lexaluborsky.com. 

Thomas Toghramadjian is a deacon of the Armenian Church, a teacher and a student of Armenian literature. Born and raised in the United States, he received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College in political science, English and Russian studies before repatriating to Armenia in 2019. Between 2019 and 2021 he completed a two-year fellowship with Teach For Armenia, living and teaching English in the village of Debed in Lori Province. Thomas is currently pursuing a master’s degree in modern Armenian literature at Yerevan State University, writing his thesis on Yeghishe Charents and the Symbolist movement. Read Toghramadjian’s recent translation piece here.

Margarit Ordukhanyan, Ph.D. is a New York-based scholar and translator of poetry and prose from her native Armenian and Russian into English. In addition to contributing translations to collections and anthologies both in the United States and abroad, she also studies literary bilingualism, translation theory and the role of translation pedagogy in language and humanities curricula. Among others, she focuses on the works of exophonic Armenian women writers, including Goar Markosyan-Kasper, whose Russian-language novel Пенелопа (Penelope) she is currently translating into English. Narine Abgaryan’s To Go On Living, co-translated by Ordukhanyan and Zara Torlone, is forthcoming from Plough Publishers. Ordukhanyan was the Fall 2022 Translator-in-Residence at the University of Iowa’s Translation Workshop and a 2023 National Endowment of the Arts Translation Fellow. She is currently a fellow at the Vartan Gregorian Center for Research in the Humanities at the New York Public Library. 

The International Armenian Literary Alliance’s Creative Writing Grant awards $2,500 annually to one Armenian writer whose work-in-progress shows exceptional literary and creative ability. In 2023, the grant, judged by Gregory Djanikian and Raffi Wartanian, was awarded for a collection of poetry, and in the coming years, to works of creative nonfiction and fiction, as well as other mixed genre forms.

The Israelyan English Translation Grant from the International Armenian Literary Alliance was made possible by a generous donation from Souren A. Israelyan, whose funding will ensure more Armenian literature is translated into English. IALA’s 2023 Israelyan English Translation Grant, judged by Dr. Myrna Douzjian, Nairi Hakhverdi and Tatevik Ayvazyan, was open for any work of literature (in any form) written in Eastern Armenian and published any time after 1900.

In 2023, the International Armenian Literary Alliance also offered the Israelyan Armenian Translation Grant – made possible by a generous donation from Souren A. Israelyan as well. However, from the submissions received, judges Anna Davtyan, Armen Ohanyan and Zaven Boyajyan were unable to award a translation that met IALA’s requirements. Instead, the grant will be reserved for 2024.

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The International Armenian Literary Alliance is a nonprofit organization launched in 2021 that supports and celebrates writers by fostering the development and distribution of Armenian literature in the English language. A network of Armenian writers and their champions, IALA gives Armenian writers a voice in the literary world through creative, professional, and scholarly advocacy.


Achkt Louys, Armenian matchmaking for the modern era

David Nargizian
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Narineh Abrimian is ushering in an era of dating with intention through Achkt Louys, a matchmaking service for Armenian singles in the United States.

“We’ve all been there with the dating apps. We’ve all been there thinking someone Armenian was going to come around, and you’re going to get married. It doesn’t always play out for everybody,” Abrimian said in an interview with the Weekly. 

Abrimian, a 36-year-old middle school English teacher from Waltham, Massachusetts, launched Achkt Louys at the start of 2024 to “help Armenians ages 21-50 find someone with whom they truly feel a connection and can see themselves with in a long, happy and healthy relationship,” as stated on the Achkt Louys website.

While taking certification courses in matchmaking in 2023, Abrimian realized that her communication skills as an educator have prepared her to be a matchmaker. “My friends and family have always shared how I’m a very good listener, and many of my friends call me their life coach. They always come to me for advice. Even my eighth graders come to me, and I’m like, ‘I can’t be talking to you about these things,’” Abrimian shared with a laugh. “Their personal lives, families, boyfriends, girlfriends, friend drama.” 

Abrimian draws on her teaching experience and her years-long interest in psychology and human behavior to determine compatibility, set up matches and guide people through dates. Over Zoom calls, she gets to know her clients intimately, asking them about their professional goals, whether or not they want children and the strengths and weaknesses they bring to a relationship. “I save you the first few dates,” Abrimian summed up. “I’m basically dating the client for them before I introduce them.” After each date, she has a follow-up meeting with each client to debrief and reflect on their experience – yet unlike filling in a friend about a date, Abrimian offers unbiased, professional guidance. 

Like many, Abrimian feels disillusioned with the failed promise of dating apps to deliver romance. In the era of cursory swiping, she believes matchmaking can be a successful alternative for people seeking committed and meaningful relationships. While working with a matchmaker, clients learn about the qualities and goals of their potential dates before seeing photos of them, thereby eliminating snap judgments. “I don’t think people take dating apps very seriously,” Abrimian said. “You don’t know the person’s intention behind the screen, as compared to with a matchmaker. If they come to seek me, I know they’re serious.” 

For Abrimian – an active member of her local Armenian community and the Armenian Relief Society and as an Armenian language teacher at St. Stephen’s Saturday School – dating within the Armenian community can build on the mutual understanding each person brings to the relationship in regards to their culture, traditions and upbringing. “You don’t need to worry about their background or their overprotective parents, because you already know what having an overprotective parent is like. You don’t have to explain yourself. It makes things a bit easier,” she said.

Many Armenians traditionally met their spouse through a matchmaker. Abrimian is reviving this tradition, yet not purely for the purpose of creating Armenian matches, but rather creating Armenian matches that will last, founded on compatibility and equality.

Achkt Louys adapts old Armenian customs to the needs of the contemporary dating pool. Many Armenians traditionally met their spouse through a matchmaker. Abrimian is reviving this tradition, yet not purely for the purpose of creating Armenian matches, but rather creating Armenian matches that will last, founded on compatibility and equality. Abrimian has witnessed how, within the Armenian community, being single and eligible are sometimes treated as sufficient qualities to set two people up on a date. She urges Armenians who want to date within their community to prioritize the fundamental traits and values necessary to build a partnership, alongside identity. 

“Sometimes you let go of things you actually want to make an Armenian union,” Abrimian reflected. “I don’t like the idea of just marrying an Armenian just to be with an Armenian. We live one life, and if that person’s not compatible with you, you’re giving away your whole life for something you probably weren’t looking for and sacrificing, potentially, your happiness.” 

Achkt Louys is also updating Armenian matchmaking for the modern age through its inclusivity. Abrimian extends her matchmaking services to Armenian men, women and members of the LGBTQ community. “Everyone deserves their right to happiness. No one’s more special, as I tell my students, than anybody else,” she said. “If I could have a safe space for people to reach out to look for a same-sex partner, then I want to be that safe space for them.”

For Valentine’s Day, Abrimian is offering gift certificates for a free interview and to be entered into the Achkt Louys singles database. 

“I often have friends say to me, ‘You love seeing others in relationships and being happy.’ It never crossed my mind that that’s how I felt, but once a friend made the comment, I realized how true it was. It fills me with energy, positivity and life to see happy relationships,” Abrimian shared.

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Lillian Avedian is the assistant editor of the Armenian Weekly. She reports on international women's rights, South Caucasus politics, and diasporic identity. Her writing has also been published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Democracy in Exile, and Girls on Key Press. She holds master's degrees in journalism and Near Eastern studies from New York University.