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Last Friday the Armenian National Committee of New York hosted a commemorative event at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in honor of the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Speakers included Archbishop Oshagan, Mourad Papazian, and Ambassador Garen Nazarian.

His Grace Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General, presided over the Divine Liturgy and Requiem Service at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York, in remembrance of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. The Liturgy was celebrated by Archpriest Fr. Krikoris Keshishian, Pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, New Britain, Connecticut, with the participation of Archbishop Peter Paul Brennan, Ecumenical Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York.

Archbishop Oshagan celebrated the Divine Liturgy, gave his Easter sermon and consecrated a new painting at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral. Here Archbishop Oshagan is pictured with Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Carmen Gulbenkian (second and third from left), donors of the painting, Ani Babaian (second from right), the artist, Mr. Kevork Hadjian (far right) and Saro Khachikian (far left).

Archbishop Oshagan shares the joys of colored Easter eggs with children from St. Illuminator’s Cathedral.

NEW YORK—On Wednesday, April 11, tenor Kevork Hadjian performed a repertoire of Armenian songs featuring works by Gomidas.

The event was sponsored St. Illuminator’s Armenian Apostolic Cathedral under the Auspices of Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate.

Hadjian, who was accompanied by pianist Raisa Kagramanova, inspired the large crowd in attendance with his passionate singing and impressive talent. All were invited to attend a reception in the church hall following the event.

Yesterday evening, March 28, the six-part Prelacy Lenten program concluded, presided by His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan. The lecturer was Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City, his topic: “’The Book’ and books.”

Fr. Mesrob first spoke about the 500th anniversary of the Armenian printing press (“books”), highlighting its history, its key players, its significance for strengthening the identity and the cultural values of the Armenian people, and its contribution to the mission of the Church. He then spoke about “The Book,” the “Bible,” the most important publication. A lively discussion ensued after Der Mesrob’s informative lecture.

The program began with the Lenten Service (Husgoom) from 7:30-8:00pm, followed by the lecture and Q/A (8:00-8:45pm), and concluded with table fellowship. The Lenten program is sponsored by the Prelacy Ladies Guild (PLG), the Ladies Guild of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, and the Prelacy’s Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC).

On Wednesday, March 21, the fifth of the six-part Prelacy Lenten program took place at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City, and the speaker was Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Armenian Church (Douglaston, NY), who spoke on “Morality in the New Testament.”

Fr. Nareg first defined morality or ethics as what is right and what is wrong, or what is sinful and what is virtuous. After pointing out the basic elements of Christian morality, namely, the Bible, philosophy, science, and human experience, Der Hayr briefly discussed the different approaches to Christian ethics today. He then elaborated on the point that morality in the New Testament is essentially following Christ through His teachings, His Word, demonstrating through three passages from the Gospels (Matthew 5-7, Luke 10 and John 13).

The program began with the Lenten Service (Husgoom) from 7:30-8:00pm, followed by the lecture and Q/A (8:00-8:45pm), and concluded with table fellowship.

Next Wednesday, March 28, the final session will be presented by Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City, his theme: “’The Book’ and books.”

The students at St. Illuminator Armenian Day School in Woodside, New York, presented a program in honor of Sts. Vartanantz Day, last Friday. The presentation included recitations, songs, and dance that were prepared by faculty members, Mrs. Zemroukhd Markarian, Miss Shushan Savzyan, and Mrs. Gayane Cabrielyan. A short film about Vartanantz written and produced by Aram Hekinian, was shown.

Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, Mr. Mardo Anastasian, School Board Chairmen, board members, parents and friends attended. The PTO hosted a reception following the presentations.

The fourth of the six-part Prelacy Lenten program took place last night, March 14, at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City, presided over by His Grace Bishop Anoushavan, Vicar General. Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Director of the Prelacy’s Armenian Religious Education Council (AREC), spoke on “Bible Readings in the Armenian Church during Great Lent, Holy Week and Eastertide.”

Dn. Shant briefly discussed the origin and the practice of reading Scriptures during church services, and then focused on the central role the Bible has in the Armenian Church, as clearly evidenced in the copious readings in the Armenian Church lectionary (Jashots Keerk, the book that contains the prescribed readings from the Bible for each day), particularly during Great Lent, Holy Week and Eastertide. (To see the daily Bible readings in the Armenian Apostolic Church, please visit www.armenianprelacy.org).

The program began with the Lenten Service (Husgoom) from 7:30-8:00pm, followed by the lecture and Q/A (8:00-8:45pm), and concluded with table fellowship.

Next Wednesday, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, Pastor of St. Sarkis Armenian Church (NY), will speak on “Morality in the New Testament.”