TURKISH PEACEKEEPERS ARRIVED IN LEBANON
PanARMENIAN.Net
14.09.2006 16:17 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A Turkish foreign ministry delegation, accompanied
by 40 Turkish soldiers and group of experts, which will be conducting
intelligence gathering in the south, arrived in Lebanon Tuesday
as part of the forces Turkey is providing to the United Nations
peacekeeping mission.
The delegation met with the Lebanese Defense Minister and discussed
issues related to the peacekeeping effort. French soldiers also arrived
in Lebanon. They will be followed by troops from Spain, whose foreign
minister Miguel Angel Moratinos visited Lebanon and met with government
officials there. Also visiting Lebanon was Italian Defense minister
Arturo Perezzi, who was accompanied by the commander of Italian Armed
Forces, reports the Beirut-based Aztag.

ARMENIAN CULTURE DAYS TO BE HELD IN SOCHI SEPTEMBER 14-16
PanARMENIAN.Net
14.09.2006 16:27 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ September 14-16 Armenian Culture Days will be held
in Sochi city of Krasnodar Territory, Russia. The State Academic Choir
of Armenia, led by People’s Artist of the USSR Hovhannes Chekijyan is
specially invited for the event, the Department of Culture of Sochi
Administration reported.
“The Choir is considered one of the best in the Republic. Its
repertoire includes George Handel, George Gershvin, Carl Orff,
Arno Babajanyan, Edgar Hovhannisyan, Hovhannes Chekijyan, as well as
classical compositions of Bach, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini,
Schubert, Verdi, Tchaikovsky and contemporary Armenian music. For high
performance the Choir got the name of “Academic.” September 15-16
the State Academic Choir of Armenia will perform Requiem by Mozart,
reports Yuga.ru.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

MEDIAMAX
Armenian Independent News Agency

The U.S. Embassy passed to the Armenian government documents from the
“Global Gold” Company, which contained allegations in corruption
against officials-12.09.06

Yerevan, September 12. /Mediamax/. The U.S. Embassy received from an
american “Global Gold” Company documents, containing allegations of
corruption against Armenian officials.

While asked by Mediamax’s reporter, this was stated in the press
service of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The Embassy officials stated
that they carefully examined the documents and, finding the
allegations present in them serious, immediately raised the issue with
the government of Armenia.

“We did not pass any recorded materials, as was erroneously reported
in the press. But we did pass to the Armenian authorities some
documents received from the “Global Gold” Company”, Mediamax was told
in the U.S. Embassy.

“We continue to expect that any allegations of corruption by
government officials will be taken seriously and investigated, just as
they are in the United States”, they stated in the U.S. Embassy. The
Embassy does not consider it appropriate to comment any further on the
nature of those allegations, inasmuch as they are unconfirmed. “We
also continue to be in contact with the “Global Gold” Company, which
has heard nothing further regarding their allegations and it makes us
concerned”, Mediamax was told in the press service of the
U.S. Embassy.

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
—————————————— —-
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
Government House # 2, Republic Square
Yerevan 0010, Republic of Armenia
Telephone: +37410. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +37410. 562543
Email: [email protected]
INFORM ATION FOR JOURNALISTS
14-09-2006
Vladimir Karapetian, Acting Head of Press and Information Department,
Responds to ‘Armenpress’ News Agency
Question: How does Armenia assess yesterday’s initiative by GUAM, and the
vote that followed, to place protracted conflicts on the agenda of the UN
General Assembly?
Answer: Armenia accepts and respects the right of each country to present a
question or an agenda item at the UN. Although this particular item has
reached the General Assembly Agenda according to UN procedures, however the
fact that the UN General Committee rejected this initiative and that the
item passed into the General Assembly with a mere 16 in favor, 15 against,
clearly indicates the mood of the international community.
The initiative has been presented by GUAM, of which Azerbaijan is a part.
The fact that Azerbaijan has presented such an initiative in such a forum is
evidence again that Azerbaijan is backing down from the right of
self-determination identified in the last version of the negotiating
document that the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group have put on the table,
as well as from discussions surrounding the right of Nagorno Karabakh to
determine its status through a referendum.
On the other hand, if Azerbaijan’s purpose is to delay and postpone the
settlement process within the OSCE framework with the intention of later
transferring that process to other forums, that is categorically
unacceptable for Armenia. In that case, Azerbaijan must sit around the
negotiating table with Nagorno Karabakh.

TORONTO ’06 DISCOVERY INTERVIEW: Ozer Kiziltan: “Unfortunately, war and
violence affected me more than other filmmakers or films.”
indieWIRE.com
September 13, 2006
Every day through the end of the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival,
indieWIRE will be publishing interviews with filmmakers in the Discovery
section of the festival, which TIFF describes as “provocative feature films
by new and emerging directors.”
Nineteen filmmakers were given the opportunity to participate in an e-mail
interview, and each was sent the same questions. Director Ozer Kiziltan is
at Toronto with his feature film, “Takva – A Man’s Fear of God” is about a
single middle-aged Turkish man who has a crisis of faith.
How old are you? Where did you grow up? Where do you live now?
I was born in Istanbul in 1963 and I am still living in this beautiful city.
What were the circumstances that lead you to become a filmmaker?
While I was in my last semester studying Law at Istanbul University,
suddenly I thought that I would be a great film director and I left the Law
Department and I began studying Cinema & TV. My degree ended up coming from
that department. I live in a part of the world where lot of stories are
waiting to be heard and communicated to others. I thought the best way to
tell these beautiful stories was through movies and I still think so.
“Takva” is my first feature film, but I directed several TV series for
Turkish television and I still do. I associated in 1997 with a few filmmaker
friends in a production company, Yeni Sinemacular (New Filmmakers). So far,
I have worked in different positions in four feature films made by Yeni
Sinemacular. “Takva” is our fifth film together. All the films we’ve made
together have had acclaim in Turkey and also been shown in many
international festivals and even won some awards. “Takva” is my turn as a
director, and I am waiting impatiently for the reactions.
How/where did the initial idea for your film come from?
“Takva” is the most recent project of production company Yeni Sinemacular.
While Onder Cakar wrote the script and the project was in development,
everything was designed in accordance with my cinema language. I had been
waiting for a long time to make a film as a director. “Takva”seemed to be
the right project for me.
What were some of the biggest challenges you faced in either developing the
project or making and securing distribution for the movie?
The main problem – not for myself, but for all the crew – was that our
knowledge of Islamic culture and its actuality in Istanbul today was very
weak. We had to do a lot of research work for a long time during the
preparation.
How did you finance the film?
Yeni Sinemacular, together with Turkish-German director Fatih Akin’s
production company Corazon applied to many institutions, such as the Turkish
Minister of Culture, Eurimages, Goethe Institute, etc. for financing and the
film has been made with a very limited budget.
What are your biggest creative influences?
Unfortunately, war and violence — Kosovo, Chechen wars, September 11 and
the Philistine massacres – affected me more than other filmmakers or films.
They still keep affecting me after finishing “Takva”.
What is your definition of independent film?
I think what makes a film independent is hidden in its power to stay free
from both the film’s own budget issues and also from the cliches of the
movie industry’s financial interests. As long as filmmakers don’t lose their
freedom, the spirit of independent cinema will survive.
What are some of your favorite films?
“Potemkin,” “Amadeus,” “Mephisto,” “Natural Born Killers”.
How do you define success as a filmmaker? What are your personal goals as a
filmmaker?
To continue making films, again and again.
Can you tell us a bit about your next projects?
Together with Yeni Sinemacular, we are trying to develop several projects –
a project comparing love and war written by a Macedonian woman screenwriter,
one on Armenian issues and racial problems. I don’t know of any other
projects about the issue of women and Islam in the “Takva” style. Who knows,
maybe we will do that too. I guess “Takva” will determine our way.

ARMENIAN SOLIDARITY
contact: name: Eilian Williams
c/p The Temple of Peace, Cathays Park
Cardiff, Wales
Tel: 07876561398
Email: [email protected]
ARMENIA SOLIDARITY at the fringe of the Labour Conference, Manchester, England
(an offshoot of Wales-Armenia Solidarity c/o The Temple of Peace, Cardiff)
“Is it any wonder that the people of Darfur again face the prospect of
genocide, when the UK and US governments deny the truth of the first
genocide of the twenteeth century, namely the genocide of the Armenians?
Is it surprising that the world is today plagued by terrorrism, when the
British and American governments persist in denying the truth of the
Holocaust of the Armenians, the first example of state terrorism of the
twenteeth century?”
These questions will be raised by “Armenia Solidarity” at the Labour
Conference in Manchester. Encouraged by the overwhelming support given
by Welsh Labour MPs to the recent EDM in the Commons(1454, tabled by
Stephen Pound ) on the Assyrian and Armenian Genocides (in opposition to
government policy), campaigners for the genocide to be recognised
officially by the UK parliament see a window of opportunity in the next
few months for a motion in the Commons on Recognition to go forward for
an unprecendated vote.The loyal supporters of recognition who sign EDMs
annually on the issue are predominantly from the Left of the Party, but
campaigners hope to broaden support by means of three fringe meetings(
at the Armenian Taverna, Princess St (on Albert Sq). on sunday, the 24th
. and on tuesday , as well as on monday at Brannigans Pub, Peter St(all
meetings to start at 6.00 p.m.,)
“We know we shall be competing against fringe meetings on many other
pressing issues, but I hope people will realise that the Armenians have
been waiting for justice for 91 years. Also it is important to grasp
that it is the depth of the injustice, not the strength of the lobby
which should move governments to act.”said a spokeman.
The spokesman continued:.. : “The plain truth is that Turkey’s
present borders are based on the Genocide of her Armenian population.The
government denies this, and Minister at the Foreign Office Geoff Hoon
recently went as far as to deceive the Commons by implying that the
government had taken the advice of historians in deciding there was not
enough evidence for the Armenian Genocide. We know this to be a
mischevious deception as there are no reputable historians in the UK who
deny the truth of the Armenian Genocide”
.The Iran president’s Holocaust revisionism has now been matched by
a more callous genocide denial by the UK government.
Their position that there was no genocide in 1915 because Turkey is
today(as in the past) a strategic ally of the UK is not tenable.This
last denial is the fourth major betrayal of Armenia by Britain. The
first three were as follows:
1 British foreign policy in the nineteenth century of diminishing
Russian influence in the region (for Britain’s imperial self-interest)
led to the Armenians being exposed to the terrible massacres of 1894-96,
and ultimately the genocide of 1915..
2 To gain support for the war effort, Lloyd George in 1916 promised
that Armenia would never again have to suffer Turkish rule. This was
again a vain promise as the Turkish army was not disarmed in 1918, and
Britain refused to take up the mandate for an independent Armenia
following the treaty of Sevres.
3 At the end of the second world war, Britain opposed the return of land
to Armenia from Turkey, on the basis that ” There is no longer a
nationality problem in the region ” (Bevin in the Commons in 1946.) ie
The success of the genocide had, in the eyes of the British government,
entitled Turkey to keep the entirety of Western Armenia. This logic has
certainly encouraged many tyrants in the post-war era.
Contact Armenia-Solidarity: 07876561398 [email protected]
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

September 14, 2006
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: <; SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS SEMINAR On Saturday, September 9, 2006, a seminar was held for Western Prelacy Sunday School teachers in preparation for the 2006-2007 academic year. The seminar, held under the auspices of and presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and organized by the Prelacy Christian Education Department, took place at St. Mary's Church in Glendale from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Department Directors Very Rev. Fathers Muron Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian participated in the seminar along with pastors and Sunday School directors and teachers. Following opening prayer and the singing of the Sunday School hymn, welcoming remarks were made by Mr. Hagop Chaghasspanian, Chairman of the Sunday School Central Council. The seminar was comprised of four sessions: (1) Presentation of projects and activities related to the feasts of each Sunday during the academic year. (2) Presentation of topics to be taught in September and October (prayers, psalms, hymns, feasts). (3) Instruction of special hymns relating to the Feasts of the Exaltation of the Cross and of the Holy Translators, which occur in September and October respectively. (4) Video presentation of stories and events of the Bible. A question and answer session followed each presentation. The Prelate commended the seminar, which gave participants the opportunity to voice concerns and plan future projects. Speaking of the endeavors of the Christian Education Department serving under the Prelacy, the Prelate reminded the teachers that new teaching aids would soon be released, including illustrations of Biblical stories and events, a monthly curriculum, and a CD of songs and hymns. The seminar concluded with the Sunday School hymn and prayer. From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

September 14, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: <; PRELATE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE THIRD ARMENIA-DIASPORA CONFERENCE Upon official invitations extended to him, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will depart for Armenia on Sunday, September 17, 2006, to join the entourage of His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia at the third Armenia-Diaspora Conference. The main topics of discussion at this year's conference will be the development of cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora and rural development in Armenia. Alongside the three-day forum, the Prelate will accompany His Holiness on his travels and meetings at Etchmiadzin and elsewhere. His Eminence will also participate in celebrations and events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the declaration of independent Armenia. DIVAN WESTERN PRELACY

PRESS RELEASE
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website:
Contact: Iris Papazian
September 14, 2006
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN WILL ATTEND ARMENIA-DIASPORA CONFERENCE; PRESIDE AT THE
DEDICATION OF NEW OFFICES
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan will attend the third Armenia-Diaspora
conference in Armenia as part of the official delegation representing the
Holy See of Cilicia. The conference will begin on Monday, September 18 and
continue to September 20. The first such conference took place in September
1999 and the second in May 2002.
On the evening of Tuesday, September 19, His Eminence will preside over
the official opening of the new offices of the St. Nerses the Great
Charitable and Social Organization, which oversees the Eastern Prelacy’s
charitable work in Armenia and Artsakh. The new office will be named “The
Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian Center,” in honor of the late Prelate who
established and named the agency in 1993.
VICAR GENERAL WILL TRAVEL TO SPRINGFIELD
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, the Vicar General, will travel to
Springfield/Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, this weekend where on Sunday he
will officiate over the Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory Church.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN ATTENDS ANNIVERSARY OF
MALANKARA ORTHODOX CHURCH
Bishop Anoushavan represented Archbishop Oshagan at the 25th anniversary
of St. Mary Malankara Orthodox Church, on Saturday, September 9. The
Malankara Orthodox Church is one of five churches in the Oriental Orthodox
family, which includes the Armenian Church.
BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN ATTENDS ECUMENICAL SERVICE
Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy and Ecumenical
Officer on behalf of the Holy See of Cilicia in the United States, attended
an ecumenical service on the occasion of the opening of the 61st session of
the United Nations General Assembly. The service took place at the Holy
Family Catholic Church in New York City, on Monday evening, September 11 and
was hosted by the Vatican’s Apostolic Nuncio to the United Nations. U.N.
Secretary-General Kofi Annan spoke.
EPISCOPAL CONSECRATION OF BISHOP ANOUSHAVAN
WILL BE CELEBRATED ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 1
Archbishop Oshagan will preside over the celebration in honor of the
recent Episcopal consecration of Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian. A
community-wide banquet will take place on Sunday, October 1 at 3 pm at the
Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows, New York. In the morning, Bishop
Anoushavan will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Church,
Douglaston, New York, a parish he served for more than a decade. Bishop
Anoushavan’s elevation and consecration took place on June 4, in ceremonies
officiated by Catholicos Aram I in the Cathedral of St. Gregory the
Illuminator in Antelias, Lebanon.
NEW SERIES OF BIBLE STUDY AT PRELACY
An eight-session course on the “Letter to the Hebrews” will start on
Monday, October 2, at the Prelacy from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm, and will continue
to be held on the first and third Mondays of the month. Sponsored by the
Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC), the course will be conducted by
Dn. Shant Kazanjian, director of AREC.
The Letter to the Hebrews is a profound homily, a “word of exhortation”
(Hebrews 13:22). One of the main themes of the Letter is that the old
covenant has been superseded through the sacrificial death of Christ. And
for that reason, studying the Letter to the Hebrews gives a solid biblical
understanding of the “Soorp Badarak” (Holy Sacrifice) that we celebrate on
Sundays.
Registration is required (suggested donation: $25). For registration and
information, please call 212-689-7810 or e-mail at [email protected].
CHILDREN’S CONCERT ON NOVEMBER 18
WILL CELEBRATE THE “COLORS OF FALL”
With the extraordinary success of the Prelacy’s Children’s Concert two
years ago, another concert for children will take place on Saturday
afternoon, November 18, at Florence Gould Hall, at the Alliance Francaise in
New York City, featuring the talented and popular TALINE AND FRIENDS, from
California.
The theme of the concert will be “Fall Colors” (Ashnan Kouyner). Tickets
are $20 each and can be purchased by contacting the Prelacy office,
212-689-7810, Ext. 26.
MIDWEST DATEV PROGRAM NOVEMBER 10-12
The popular summer Datev program goes on the road again with a weekend
program scheduled in the Midwest, November 10 to 12, at the Colombiere
Retreat and Conference Center, Clarkston, Michigan.
The program will include interactive presentations and instructions on
faith-related topics, discussions of religious and current issues, Bible
studies, short worship services, fellowship and recreational activities.
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian and Deacon Shant Kazanjian will be the
instructors and facilitators. For information contact Carolyn Sirian at
248-553-7585 ([email protected]) or Deacon Shant Kazanjian at 212-689-7810
([email protected]).
WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES FIRST MEETING
The first meeting of the World Council of Churches’ new Central
Committee took place in Geneva from August 30 to September 6. Participating
on behalf of the Armenian Church were Bishop Vicken Aikazian and Mrs. Paul
Devedjian for the Catholicosate of All Armenians; and Bishop Nareg
Alemezian and Dr. Nora Bairakdarian-Kabakian for the Catholicosate of
Cilicia.
The Armenian Church will have the following representatives in the WCC
consultative bodies for the next seven years:
Faith and Order Standing Commission: Bishop Nathan Hovhannissian
(Etchmiadzin). Faith and Order Plenary Commission: Bishop Vicken Aikazian
(Etchmiadzin), Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian (Cilicia). Commission on World
Mission and Evangelism: Ms. Nayiri Baljian (Cilicia). Commission of the
Churches on International Affairs: Ms. Tsovinar Ghazaryan (Etchmiadzin), Ms.
Vanna Kitsinian (Cilicia). Joint Working Group between the Roman Catholic
Church and the World Council of Churches: Bishop Vicken Aikazian
(Etchmiadzin). Joint Commission between Christian World Communions and the
World Council of Churches: Bishop Nareg Alemezian (Cilicia). Youth Body: Ms.
Nayiri Baljian (Cilicia).
FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
This Sunday, September 17, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of
the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachverats), which is one of the five
Tabernacle (Daghavar) Feasts commemorated by the Armenian Church. This
holiday is a general celebration of the Cross and is commemorated by all of
Christendom. Most churches celebrate it on September 14; the Armenian Church
celebrates it on the Sunday closest to the 14th. The Cross, once a means of
death for criminals, gradually became the dominant symbol of the Christian
world and an object of reverence and worship. There are four feasts of the
Holy Cross in the Armenian Church with the Exaltation being the most
important. The ceremony begins with the decoration of the Cross with sweet
basil, symbolizing the “living cross”. After Bible readings, the officiating
priest lifts the Cross and makes the sign of the cross with it, and blesses
the four corners of the world (Antasdan) and asks the Almighty to grant
peace and prosperity to the people of the world.
The Khachverats ceremony was first prepared by Catholicos Sahag
Dzoraporetsi (677-703). He is also the composer of the hymn sung on this
occasion.
As with the other Tabernacle Feasts, the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is
preceded by a period of Fasting (Monday to Friday), and followed by a
memorial day (Monday).
15th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
Next Thursday, September 21, Armenians worldwide will be commemorating
the 15th anniversary of Armenia’s declaration of independence from the
Soviet Union.
Various events in Armenia and the Diaspora will mark this occasion. Here
in New York City the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia is
presenting a concert, “Now & Then: Music in Armenia after Khachaturian,” at
Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street. For
tickets: 212-501-3330.
GIVING WEEDS A CHANCE..
As those of you who have been following our gardening stories know, this
season our vegetable garden was dormant, for a variety of reasons. So, we
decided to give weeds an opportunity for redemption. We sat back and did
nothing. The result was not pretty! We have the ugliest looking weeds ever
seen. Ever the groundhogs want no part of them. Secretly I had hoped that
left on its own, our garden would produce large quantities of an edible weed
called purslane (PerPer), a very hearty plant known to grow in most unlikely
places-like cracks in the sidewalk. Most of America considers purslane a
weed (like crabgrass) to be destroyed at all cost, and tons of chemicals are
used each year on lawns across the U.S. (Sometime we will share our thoughts
on the American obsession with lawns). Lately, the great virtues of purslane
are being touted, because it has been found to be extremely high in many
nutrients, especially omega-3-higher than in some seafood. I suppose it was
inevitable that some of our upscale restaurants would get wind of this. We
understand that Thomas Keller’s Per Se restaurant in the Time Warner Center
in New York (where a single meal can cost in the hundreds) has been offering
a “Baby Purslane Salad,” dressed in olive oil and vinegar.
As for our weeds: We anxiously await our first frost.
We end this week with this quote…
“This tragic day should become a universal day of remembrance of similar
tragedies in the past decade. It should become a day when we commit
ourselves to respect human life and its sacredness as a gift of God and not
to be used as a weapon for any cause. Religion, as a moral and a spiritual
force, should lead the way in this commitment.”
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, speaking
about the September 11 anniversary.
Calendar of Events
September 15-2nd Annual Golf Outing of All Saints Church, at Hilldale Golf
Club, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. For reservations and/or information,
847-858-7685.
September 17-Sunday School registration and fellowship, Holy Trinity
Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester, Massachusetts, following the Divine
Liturgy.
September 17-First Annual Lobster Fest, St. Gregory the Illuminator Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 215-482-9200.
September 17-Annual Picnic, St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, on the
church grounds, following church services and the blessing of Basil. For
information: 718-224-2275.
September 18-11th Annual ACEC/School golf outing at Stow Acres Country Club,
Stow, Massachusetts. For information, 781-326-5764.
September 22-Family Night at St. Gregory Armenian Church of Merrimack
Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts, 6 pm at Jaffarian Hall.
September 22-23-Retreat, “Nurturing Faith,” for Sunday School teachers and
staff of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
September 25-Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Worcester,
Massachusetts, 3rd Annual Golf Outing and Award Dinner at Raceway Golf
Course, Thompson, Connecticut. Registration 7:30 a.m. For information
508-872-9629 or church office 508-852-2414.
September 25-St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Third Annual Golf Outing. For information, 215-482-9200.
September 28-4th Annual Golf Outing hosted by Sts. Vartanantz Church,
Ridgefield, New Jersey. Bergen Hills Country Club, River Vale, New Jersey.
For reservations and/or information: 201-943-2950.
October 1-Banquet honoring Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian on the occasion of
his recent elevation, at Terrace on the Park, Flushing Meadows, New York, 3
pm. Details will follow.
October 2-New eight-session Bible study on the “Letter to the Hebrews”
begins at the Prelacy, 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm, first and third Mondays of the
month, sponsored by AREC. Conducted by Dn. Shant Kazanjian. For information:
212-689-7810.
October 8-81st anniversary celebration of St. Stephen Church, New Britain,
Connecticut.
October 19-22-Annual bazaar, Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
October 22-Holy Cross Church, Troy, NY, anniversary celebration.
November 3-4- Ladies Guild Food Festival, St. Gregory the Illuminator
Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
November 3, 4, 5-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, Annual
Bazaar and Food Festival. For information 201-943-2950.
November 5-Annual bazaar, St. Stephen Church, New Britain, Connecticut.
November 5-36th Anniversary Luncheon and program, St. Gregory Armenian
Church of Merrimack Valley, North Andover, Massachusetts.
November 10-12-Mini Datev program for teens, ages 13 to 18. At Colombiere
Retreat Conference Center in Clarkston, Michigan.
November 11-42nd Anniversary of Soorp Khatch Church, Bethesda, Maryland, in
the church hall.
November 11-12-Sts. Vartanantz Church, Providence, annual “Armenian Fest” at
Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island.
November 17 & 18-Annual Bazaar, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church,
Worcester, Massachusetts.
November 18-Children’s Concert, GIVING THANKS, sponsored by the Eastern
Prelacy at Florence Gould Hall, Alliance Francaise, New York City, featuring
TALINE AND FRIENDS. Details will follow.
November 26-St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
First Episcopal Badarak in Philadelphia by Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian.
December 9-Men’s Club Steak Dinner, St. Gregory the Illuminator Church,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
December 24-Sunday School Christmas Pageant, St. Gregory the Illuminator
Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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study abroad & cultural experience course in Armenia for Maymester,
May 13-June 3, 2007. UGA Study Abroad in Armenia provides
opportunities to young people across US to gain a genuine study abroad
experience in Armenia and gain transferable academic credit from the
University of Georgia.
UGA in Armenia gives an opportunity to learn about the socio-economic
and political developments in Armenia and the Region since its
Independence. Additionally, the students will be exposed to the rich
cultural, religious, and historical heritage of Armenia.
The group will be accommodated in Yerevan (Yerevan State University’s
Foreign Guest House) and will make daily field trips throughout
Armenia to visit major businesses (Yerevan Brandy Company, diamond
processing, wine production, hand made carpets and rugs, high
technologies), major political and international organizations
(Government, Parliament, EU, UN, US Embassy) and sights of historical
significance.
Daily activities will be enriched through evening social gatherings
and cultural events as well as exploration of Yerevan’s more than 200
open air terrace cafés, authentic ethnic restaurants and
discos. Spring is the perfect season for relaxing while listening to
Armenian, jazz, and classical music in Yerevan’s many renowned concert
halls as well as the monumental Cascade.
The University of Georgia is the flagship land-grant University of the
State of Georgia and allows non-UGA students to pay in-state tuition
for UGA study abroad programs. Students participating at UGA sponsored
study abroad program will be able to get transferable credits from
UGA.
There are several scholarships available for students of Armenian
ethnicity. Contact Birth-Right-Armenia for details: Linda Yepoyan,
610.291.2165 ( html ).
Please visit our website to learn more about the course, its
itinerary, application process and Armenia:
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You may contact Dr. Glenn Ames ([email protected]) or Vahé Heboyan
([email protected]) for additional information, or check our website
for the latest updates and detail info:
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