Erdogan: Decision on Sending Peacekeepers to Lebanon out of Question
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.09.2006 14:27 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said
that he did not regret the decision to send Turkish troops to Lebanon,
adding, “If only the March 1 resolution [to send troops to Iraq] had
passed.” “The ratification of the official sanction by parliament to
send troops to Lebanon has been a step forward,” Erdogan said.
I wish we had agreed to have troops in Iraq. We’d have an entirely a
different picture than what is the case today. I’m quite clear about
this, and I believe in what I’m saying. We would not have the negative
picture we have today. That’s what I’ve been arguing for. It was
clear what part of Iraq would be given to our control. Where? Northern
Iraq. But we agreed not to send troops there. I’m asking this question
now: have we had losses even though we didn’t send troops?
We’re right in line next to the U.S. in terms of casualties and death
tolls. We’ve also suffered more losses than the British. Who are those
we lost? The Turkish drivers, engineers, workers and so on. Anyone
working over there is unavoidably caught between two lines of fire,”
reported CNN Turk.

Days of Yerevan to Be Held in Moscow September 9-11
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.09.2006 17:54 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Days of Yerevan are starting in Moscow September
9. According to the Yerevan City Administration’s website, the events
will start with the opening of “Golden Pomegranate” trade fair, which
will function till September 10. On the same day Armenian Navy Band
will give a concert in “Pavel Slobodkin” Center. September 11 Yerevan
Mayor Yervand Zakharyan will meet with Moscow head Yuri Luzhkov.
Besides, a photo exhibition dedicated to Yerevan will open in the
lobby of the Music Theater after Stanislavsky. On September 11 evening
a gala concert in the theater will mark the closing of the Days of
Yerevan in Moscow.

Armenpress
YBC PLANS TO SELL 80 PERCENT OF BRANDY IN RUSSIA
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS: The French-owned
Yerevan Brandy Company (YBC) plans to sell almost 80
percent of its output to Russia this year.
Zara Nazarian, head of the YBC press office, told a
news conference today that last year the company had
sold 3.4 million liters of brandy, of which 2.5
million in Russia. She said YBC faces no problems in
Russia as its output complies with all sanitary
requirements.
The company’s production manager Phillip Tibau said
that they are planning to buy 30,000 tons of grapes
this year, up from 25,000 tons in 2005. In order to
buy more grapes it has invested 1 million euro this
year in Armavir and Aygevan wine-cellars.
It pays between 120-130 drams per one kg of grape
plus 15 drams bonus per each kg. This year the Yerevan
Brandy Company has signed 2,400 contracts with
wine-makers.

NEW AMBITION OF THE CRIMINAL AND THE BLACK ECONOMY
Lragir.am
08 Sept 06
“The assassination of Shahen Hovasapyan, the attack on Hovanes
Galajyan show that there is a very big danger. The criminal and the
black economy have a new ambition, they are tired of serving the
government, they want to be the government,” said Shavarsh Kocharyan
September 8 at the Pastark Club.
Shavarsh Kocharyan says, the similar situation, i.e. a criminal
government, is in most Latin American countries, which cannot overcome
it for over several decades. According to the leader of the National
Democratic Party, Armenia is facing this danger.
“Afterwards, there will be elections, in Latin America the
elections are fair, but only these clans compete. There are no unfair
elections. Every observer states the elections is fair. The rules of
the game are definite, if someone wins, please, but they play under the
same rules. God forbid we have such Armenia,” says Shavarsh Kocharyan.

COMPANIES, WHICH PROVIDE WITH TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION VIA INTERNET,
ARE INDIGNANT AT “ARMENTEL” COMPANY’S ACTIONS
Yerevan, September 8. ArmInfo. The representatives of home companies,
which provide with telephone communication via Internet, have
expressed their indignation and protest today at the actions of
“ArmenTel” Company.
As Artak Khachatryan, the Director General of “PIXELL” CJSC said today
in the “Pastark” discussion club, over 50 telephone numbers, belonging
to this Company, were switched off during a day with ArmenTel’s part in
it and without any warning. In view of this, the people was deprived of
an access to the cheap and qualitative electronic communication with
its relatives. “We address all the interested bodies, RA President,
RA Government, the Parliament deputies, Mass Media representatives
with request to undertake corresponding measures to recover the
natural work of our companies”, Khachatryan said.
According to him, everybody knows the corruptibility of “ArmenTel”
Company. Disconnection of telephones is organized by “ArmenTel”
in order to eliminate a cheap and accessible communication, and
the population would have to make use of the traditional telephone
communication, which cost exceeds the Internet-communication 5-10
times, while the “ArmenTel” would receive an excess profit from it.
“We shall resort to every legal means to protect our prostrated
rights”, A. Khachatryan said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

“RADIO VAN” RADIO STATION HAS BECOME LAUREATE OF INTERNATIONAL CONTEST
OF POPOV PRIZE
Yerevan, September 8. ArmInfo. The “Radio Van” Radio Station has
become a laureate of the International Contest of Popov Prize in
radio broadcasting, held September 7 in Limassol, Cyprus.
It is already the third time the “Radio Van” has become a laureate
of a prestigious prize, in the nomination of “Specialized Program”
this time. The program is called a “Diary of a Non-born Child”.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES MONTH IN ARMENIA
Yerevan, September 8. ArmInfo. A month in the sphere of International
Technologies (IT) will take place in Armenia from September 15 to
October 15, Ara Hakobyan, Adviser of the Armenian Prime Minister told
journalists, Friday.
He said the key goals of the month is to present the IT-sphere,
to enhance the prestige of IT companies and the sphere, on the whole.
Over 10 events are planned in the course of the month. Particularly,
international conference and forums, contests, one big and several
small expositions are expected, A. Hakobyan said. The month is timed
to the forum Armenia-Diaspora in Yerevan and the 15th Independence
Anniversary of Armenia.
In his turn, Director of Enterprise Incubator Foundation Bagrat
Yengibaryan said within the frameworks of the month meetings
will be held at schools. In addition, an inter-university contest
is expected. A contest of young programmers under 30 is already
underway. On September 29, within the frameworks of Armenia-Diaspora
Forum, an international conference will take place with participation
of such world acknowledged companies as Microsoft, Intel, Alcatel,
Sun and others. The conference will touch upon such issues as Internet
access, intensification of radio frequencies, mobile communication net
etc.. As regards expositions, they will present the latest developments
in the sphere. Particularly, B. Yengibaryan underlined the exhibition
“DigiTec-2006”, which has a two-year-long history in the country. The
organizers have much expectation from this exhibition connected with
an entry into the international arena.
Among novelties, he mentioned the contest-marathon on the use of an
open code in the virtual regime that has no analogues in the region.
It will allow everyone working in Internet get on a definite space
to present his product. The winner of the contest will get a grand
prize from Microsoft.

PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 60; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
September 7, 2006
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DIOCESE LOSES LEADER WITH DEATH OF HAIG DADOURIAN
It is with sorrow that the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
(Eastern) announces the passing of Haig Dadourian, a long-time leader and
life-long friend of the Armenian community.
Dadourian, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2006, in his
home after a two-year battle with brain cancer. His wife Astrid was by his
side.
“I have lost a personal friend and the Armenian community has lost a great
leader,” said Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese.
“He exemplifies a passion for the church, a special passion which began
generations ago, a passion passed to him by his father, the late Dadour
Dadourian. He loved the Armenian Church with his entire soul and worked
diligently to strengthen and further its mission into this new century.”
“We will all miss his steady leadership, his invigorating ideas, and his
personal warmth,” the Primate continued. “And I will miss his friendship
dearly.”
Dadourian, director of the Dadourian Export Corporation, served as a member
of the Diocesan Council since 1993. He served first as treasurer and since
1997 has been its chairman.
“Haig Dadourian gave of his life for the good of the Armenian Church and its
people,” wrote His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of
All Armenians, in a letter of condolence to the Eastern Diocese highlighting
Dadourian’s work renovating churches, rebuilding national institutions, and
helping educate young Armenians. “With his death we have lost a very good
friend of the Armenian Church.”
On the Diocesan Council he served as a public face of the Diocese, meeting
with parishioners and clergy to outline plans and create new programs. He
also attended countless meetings, events, and services as a representative
of the Eastern Diocese.
During the Diocesan Assembly in 2000, he was one of the first to offer his
personal support to the development of a Diocesan camp and retreat center,
which resulted in the purchase of the Ararat Center in Greenville, NY.
In November 2000, he was one of a handful of Armenian Church leaders to
participate in a service with Pope John Paul II at the Vatican during which
the relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator were transferred to Holy
Etchmiadzin.
“We feel very strongly about the Armenian Church,” Dadourian said during the
2001 launch of the Diocese’s Spiritual Leadership Fund. “It’s probably the
most important institution for the Armenian community — throughout the
world and right here in America.”
SERVING THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
Along with his position on the Diocesan Council, Dadourian served on the
Diocesan Board of Trustees; the Board of Directors of the Armenian Church
Endowment Fund (ACEF), which oversees the investment of a $75 million
portfolio of invested endowments; a member of the Board of Directors for the
Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR), the Diocesan-affiliated international aid
organization; and as member of the Board of Directors for the St. Nersess
Armenian Seminary of New Rochelle, NY.
He was also a devoted parishioner, serving as a Diocesan Delegate and parish
council member of the St. Mary Church of Livingston, NJ, as well as the
assistant choir director of the parish.
In 1998, Dadourian was presented with the St. Gregory the Illuminator Medal,
the highest award bestowed by the church on the laity, by His Holiness
Karekin I, of blessed memory, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, during celebrations of the Diocese’s centennial.
In 2004, he was presented with the Ellis Island Medal, which recognizes the
contribution of immigrants and their descendents to the success of American
society.
For all of his efforts to strengthen the Armenian Church and bring life to
the Armenian community, the Eastern Diocese presented him with the “Armenian
of the Year” award during the Diocesan Assembly in 2005. It was an award he
shared with his brother, Alex, who remains an active leader in the
community.
“Let me take a moment to tell you something about my brother,” Alex said
during the banquet honoring him and his brother. “He epitomizes love for
the church. Those that don’t know him do not realize that he really loves
what he does for the church.”
Haig Dadourian is survived by his wife, Astrid, and three daughters Dr. and
Mrs. Joseph and Leslie Barmakian, Mr. and Mrs. Manoug and Jeanine Hovsepian,
and Mr. and Mrs. Yervant and Melanie Gulian. He is also survived by his two
brothers, Alex and Peter.
FUNERAL SERVICES
A wake service for Haig Dadourian will be held at New York City’s St. Vartan
Cathedral visiting hours from 5 to 8 p.m. with the wake service at 7 p.m. on
Sunday, September 10, 2006. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian will officiate
during funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 11, 2006.
— 9/7/06
E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News and
Events section of the Eastern Diocese’s website,
PHOTO CAPTION (1): Haig Dadourian, chairman of the Diocesan Council, passed
away Tuesday, September 5, 2006.
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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 7, 2006
NEW PRELACY OFFICE IN YEREVAN TO BE NAMED
IN HONOR OF ARCHBISHOP MESROB ASHJIAN
The Eastern Prelacy’s charitable work in Armenia began immediately after
the December 1988 earthquake in northern Armenia, but it was in 1993 that an
office was officially opened in Yerevan, under the supervision of the then
Prelate, the late Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian. It was Mesrob Srpazan who named
the agency “The St. Nerses the Great Charitable and Social Organization,” in
honor of Catholicos Nerses (c. 326-373) who is remembered for the great
charitable work he accomplished, building schools, hospitals and other
institutions that served the needs of the people.
Since its establishment thirteen years ago, the St. Nerses Charitable
Organization has been operating from a small two-room office. Two years ago
an apartment on Koryun Street was purchased and has been undergoing
renovations for use as an office. The official opening of this new office
will take place on Tuesday evening, September 19, and the office will be
named “The Archbishop Mesrob Ashjian Center.” The Prelate, Archbishop
Oshagan, will preside over the opening and naming ceremonies, which is
expected to be attended by a number of dignitaries and guests.
“The Executive Council and I deemed it appropriate to name the office in
honor of Mesrob Srpazan, because of the extraordinary service he performed
in Armenia. He created the St. Nerses Charitable Organization and nurtured
it from its earliest days paving the way to the current status of this
charitable organization, which provides assistance to hundreds of
individuals and institutions in Armenia and Artsakh. I hope this will be
another link in remembering the splendid legacy he left,” said Archbishop
Oshagan.
VICAR GENERAL RETURNS TO NEW YORK
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General, returned to New York last
week after more than two weeks in Armenia where he directed the program of
summer religious studies for some of the children sponsored by the Prelacy’s
Orphan Sponsorship Program, which took place at the summer camp in Vanadzor
in northern Armenia.
PRELATE AT THE AYF OLYMPICS
As he does every Labor Day weekend, Archbishop Oshagan opened the 73rd
annual AYF Olympic games, which this year took place in Milwaukee.
In his opening message and prayer, His Eminence praised the Armenian
Youth Federation for its years of service to the youth, and said, “.the AYF
has taught you to participate and not remain in the margins of Armenian
American life. May you always be faithful to these traditions in the
footsteps of our forefathers, looking ahead to the future.”
To read the entire message click
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, 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.
For more information about the October 1st event click
V. REV. FR. DANIEL GARABEDIAN SAYS FAREWELL AND
PREPARES FOR NEW MINISTRY IN MIDWEST
Yesterday, September 6, was V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Garabedian’s final day at
the Prelacy offices in New York City, where he has been serving in the
religious education department for the past year. The Prelate, Vicar, and
staff members enjoyed a luncheon together with expressions of good wishes
and prayers for Fr. Daniel who will begin his ministry to St. Hagop Church
in Racine, Wisconsin and St. Paul Church in Waukegan, Illinois.
Besides working in the Christian education department, Fr. Daniel served
as interim priest at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, as well as visiting priest
to other parishes. For several weeks during the summer Hayr Sourp was at
Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, where he assisted in the
educational program for campers, especially in religious education.
Godspeed, Hayr Sourp.
VICAR WILL TRAVEL TO RACINE THIS WEEKEND
Bishop Anoushavan, the Vicar General, will travel to Racine, Wisconsin,
this weekend where he will introduce V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Garabedian to the
congregation of St. Hagop Church. Joining the Vicar will be the chairman of
the Prelacy’s Executive Council, Jack Mardoian. Hayr Daniel will begin his
service as pastor of St. Hagop Church and St. Paul Church in Waukegan,
Illinois. Hayr Daniel will officiate over the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at
St. Hagop Church.
AREC DIRECTOR WILL LEAD RETREAT
Deacon Shant Kazanjian, director of the Armenian Religious Education
Council, will lead a retreat for the Sunday School teachers and staff of St.
Gregory the Illuminator Church of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September
22-23, 2006. The theme of the retreat is “Nurturing Faith.”
NEW SERIES OF BIBLE STUDY AT PRELACY
An eight-session course on the “Letter to the Hebrews” will start on
Monday, October 2, 2006, 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 written 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 will give
the participants 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].
QUARTER OF MILLION IS ALLOCATED TO SCHOOLS IN LEBANON
FROM KHATCHIG BABIKIAN FUND
The recently established “Khachig Babikian Fund,” of the Catholicosate of
Cilicia will donate $250,000 to the Armenian national schools in Lebanon.
In making the announcement, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great
House of Cilicia, said: “As we had previously announced, the yearly income
of this fund will be used for educational, cultural, social and publishing
projects. However, considering the hardships created in Lebanon as a
consequence of the recent war, we decided to grant the largest part of the
fund’s allocation this year to our schools. We believe this is a wise
decision considering the importance of the Armenian school in the life of
the community.”
We remind readers that the Prelacy continues to accept donations for
Lebanese aid. Checks payable to Armenian Prelacy can be mailed to 138 E.
39th Street, New York, New York 10016.
FIRST MEETING OF NEW WCC CENTRAL COMMITTEE
The first meeting of the new WCC Central Committee began last week, on
August 30 in Geneva and is scheduled to end today. Attending on behalf of
the Armenian Church are: Bishop Nareg Alemezian and Dr. Nora Bairakdarian,
representing the Catholicosate of Cilicia, and Bishop Vicken Aikazian and
Paula Devedjian on behalf of the Catholicosate of All Armenians.
CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVES U.S. AMBASSADOR
The Ambassador of the United States to Lebanon, Jeffrey Feltman, visited
His Holiness Aram I at the Catholicos’s summer residence in Bikfaya,
Lebanon, on August 30. The Ambassador and His Holiness discussed the
post-war efforts of the various Lebanese communities and the peace process.
WHITINSVILLE PARISH FEATURED
The local newspaper, Blackstone Tribune, printed an extensive feature
article on the Blessing of the Grapes ceremony and picnic of Sts.
Aasvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, with many photographs,
including a beautiful color photo on page one showing the blessing of grapes
ceremony led by Archbishop Oshagan, assisted by the parish’s priest, Rev.
Fr. Aram Stepanian, and clergy from area Prelacy churches including Rev. Fr.
Gomidas Baghsarian (Providence), Rev. Fr. Antranig Baljian (Watertown), Rev.
Fr. Khachadour Boghossian (Worcester), Rev. Fr. Vartan Kassabian (North
Andover). The article’s focus was on the many young people who attended and
participated in the services and the picnic that followed.
SAVE THE DATE: CHILDREN’S CONCERT ON NOVEMBER 18
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.
SPEAKING OF CONCERTS..
Speaking of concerts, a number of events are scheduled in the coming days
in New York featuring Armenian artists.
Sunday, September 17, a concert in celebration of the 15th anniversary of
the Republic of Armenia, will take place at Merkin Concert Hall at 7 pm.
“Now and Then: Music in Armenia after Khatchaturian,” will feature a number
of well known musicians including Sahan Arzruni, Kim Kashkashian, Andre
Emelianoff, Shushi Dance Ensemble, and others, performing the works of
composers after Khatchaturian. Tickets ($25 each) available through the
Prelacy are sold out, but you can contact the box office at 212-501-3330.
Datevik Hovanessian and her trio are taking part in the “2nd Annual Diet
Coke Women in Jazz Festival,” at Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Monday,
September 18, 7:30 pm, at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at the Time Warner Center
in New York, Broadway at 60th Street. For information and reservations go to
, or 212-258-9595.
On Monday, September 18, and Tuesday, September 19, the internationally
known and loved Charles Aznavour will perform at Radio City Music Hall, 8
pm, as part of his worldwide “Farewell Tour.” Aznavour’s shows are always
first-rate. If you have never seen him perform in person, do it now.
Tickets, 212-307-7171.
FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Tomorrow, Friday, September 8, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast
of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to tradition, Joachim
and Anna were faithful and pious, waiting for the promised messiah. They
were elderly and childless. They prayed to God for a child and were blessed
with a child who would become the Mother of the Messiah.
THE COUNCIL OF NICAEA
On Saturday, September 9, the Armenian Church celebrates the First
Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in Asia Minor in the year 325 and the 318
Church Fathers who attended. The Council was called by Emperor Constantine.
The Armenian Church participated in this Council and contributed toward the
victory of Orthodoxy. The Council is mentioned in the historical writings of
Moses of Khoren and Agathangelos. In later centuries and in all their
doctrinal writings, the Fathers of the Armenian Church referred to the
Council of Nicaea with veneration and the Nicene Creed was incorporated into
the Armenian Liturgy.
FAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
This Sunday, September 10, begins the Fast (Barekentan) leading to the
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz), which is a week
from Sunday, September 17. Because this is a Great or Tabernacle Feast, it
is preceded by a week (Monday to Friday) of fasting.
FIVE YEARS AGO.
Monday, September 11, is the fifth anniversary of the attacks in New
York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Five years later the memories are of
lives lost and lives changed. Also of lives spared.
No matter what, those of us who did not lose a loved one on that day can
never imagine the pain of those who did. We experienced a taste of that
impending terror of loss on that day. Our niece and a cousin worked at the
World Trade Center in New York and when we watched the towers come down we
feared the worst. The hours of uncertainty, with no means of communication,
heightened our fears, but indicative of human behavior, we hoped and prayed
for salvation. When we finally received word that both had exited Tower Two
moments before it collapsed and were safe, our happiness was muted by the
knowledge that thousands of people did not escape and died that day in a
death that can only be described as senseless and evil. Five years later the
same questions abound as we contemplate a world vastly different than before
9/11.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September 10-Sts. Vartanantz Sunday School, Ridgefield, New Jersey, luncheon
and registration for the 2006-2007 school year.
September 10-Annual picnic of St. Stephen Church, New Britain, Connecticut.
September 10-Annual picnic of St. Gregory Armenian Church of Merrimack
Valley, at the American Legion grounds in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
September 10-St. Gregory the Illuminator Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Sunday School classes resume.
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.
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PRESS RELEASE
September 7, 2006
American University of Armenia
40 Marshal Baghramian
Yerevan 375019 ARMENIA
Tel: (37410) 512-522
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Contact: Diana Manukyan
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Thomas J. Samuelian is awarded the St. Sahak- Mesrop medal
Etchmiadzin. On August 30, 2006, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All
Armenians, bestowed AUA Law Dean Tom Samuelian with the St. Sahak-Mesrop
medal in recognition of his nearly three decades of service to the Armenian
Church and nation. The Order of Sts. Sahak and Mesrop is one of the
church’s highest honors, reserved for individuals who have made outstanding
contributions in the fields of scholarship, education, culture, and service.
The Catholicos stated that he knew Dr. Samuelian personally and sincerely
appreciated his cheerful willingness to assist the Church on many occasions.
He cited Dr. Samuelian’s distinguished career as a scholar in the United
States at leading universities, church institutions, and community schools.
He made special mention of his many publications, including Armenian
textbooks, dictionaries, web-sites, and translations of Armenian classics,
such as the Narek and Yeznik Koghbatsi. He underscored Dr. Samuelian’s
long service in church parish life, as a choir member and trustee, and as a
bridge between Armenia and the Diaspora. He praised Dr. Samuelian as a
committed Christian and son of the Armenian Church and gave his Patriarchal
blessing.
The Hover Chamber Choir added luster to the evening, performing Komitas
sacred and secular pieces as part of the ceremony, which was attended by
over a hundred well-wishers and friends. US Ambassador John Evans was also
in attendance and delivered warm greetings, adding his appreciation for Dr.
Samuelian’s unique ability to integrate scholarly wisdom and practical
service and his contributions to Armenian-American relations. RA Foreign
Minister Oskanian also sent his congratulations, calling Dr. Samuelian “a
Renaissance man, a son of his nation, endowed with a deep spiritual inner
world, strong convictions and high principles,” which inspire his work and
which “he generously shares with his co-workers and students.”
The AUA Community joins in congratulating Dean Samuelian on this high honor
and wishes him many years of fruitful accomplishments.
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