Archbishop Oshagan, Prelate, and Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral in New York City, are surrounded by the cast of “The Way We Were” Ensemble who performed their new musical offering, “The Hye Legion—The Gamavor” last Sunday at the Cathedral.
Rev. Fr. Mesrob presents a plaque to Hourig Papazian-Sahagian, director of the group, on behalf of the Cathedral, in appreciation of her artistic accomplishments
Last Friday, April 27, hundreds of activists gathered in front of the United Nations to promote peace for Sudan and to call for an end to the genocide in Darfur.
Speakers on this National Day of Action included: Rabbi Steve Gutow, president and CEO of the Jewish Council of Public Affairs; Tom Andrews, former congressman and president of United to End Genocide; Abdelmageed Haroun, director of Human Rights and Advocacy Network for Democracy; Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, and Rev. Herbert D. Daughtry.
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.
Blessing of Madagh took place in Pashalian Hall following the Liturgy. From left to right, Dn. Shant Kazanjian, Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, Bishop Anoushavan, Archpriest Fr. Krikoris Keshishian, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, and Dn. Bedros Kalajian.
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.