PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Jake Goshert, Communications Officer
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
July 15, 2004
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Week of July 9 to July 15, 2004
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FEAST OF THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD
Sunday (7/18) is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, one of
the five principal feasts on the Armenian Church liturgical calendar,
which celebrates the revelation of Christ’s divine nature. To learn
more about the feast and Armenian traditions for the day, and to find
resources to help educate your children, click to the Eastern Diocese’s
website:
(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 7/14/04)
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PRIMATE VISITS ST. VARTAN CAMP
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese, was at St.
Vartan Camp yesterday (7/14). He visited with the campers at the camp’s
new location, the Ararat Center in the Catskill Mountains. For photos
from his visit and other camp activities, as well as dispatches from the
campers, click to our website’s special camp blog:
(Source: St. Vartan Camp, 7/15/04)
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COME TO THE ARARAT CENTER CONSECRATION, OPEN HOUSE
More than 500 people have signed up to attend the free open house and
consecration of the Diocese’s new Ararat Center on Saturday, July 24.
If you still would like to attend, please RSVP by the end of business
tomorrow (7/16) by e-mailing [email protected] or calling (212)
686-0710 ext. 43.
The Ararat Center is in Greenville, NY, 30 miles south of Albany. The
open house runs from noon to 5 p.m. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate
of the Eastern Diocese, will perform the consecration at 2 p.m. Free
food and live music will round out the day.
Please bring your lawn chairs and blankets to sit on.
RSVP by tomorrow (7/16) by e-mailing [email protected] or
calling (212) 686-0710 ext. 43.
(Source: Ararat Center, 7/15/04)
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ARMENIAN TEACHERS SPEND WEEK AT DIOCESAN CENTER IN NYC
Armenian School educators and superintendents from around the Diocese
have been in New York City this week for the Diocese’s “Teacher’s
College”. The week-long session began Sunday (7/11), and showcases
methods to teach Armenian language, history, religion, and literature.
For more details, click to our website:
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(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 7/15/04)
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GO TO ARMENIA THIS FALL
Going to Armenia will change your life. There are two great pilgrimages
this year:
* Women’s Guild Pilgrimage to Armenia — September 16 to 27 / $2,400.
See Holy Etchmiadzin, Yerevan, ancient holy sites, and current cultural
activities. For more information call Ann Devejian (203) 838-5758.
* Pilgrimage to Armenia — September 18 to October 3 / $2,350. A
Diocesan-sponsored trip to all the highlights in Armenia. For more
information call Sidon Travel at (818) 553-0777.
Remember: even if you can’t go, you can help pay to send a young person
from your parish. It will connect them with their heritage, and make
them assets to your parish community.
(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 7/14/04)
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DO SOMETHING FUN WITH YOUR FAMILY
Looking for something fun to do this summer with your family? Check the
Diocesan website’s Calendar of Events. From cooking classes to cruises
to picnics, you’ll find Diocesan sponsored events and happenings at our
local parishes. Just click to:
If your parish has an event you want listed for free, just e-mail
[email protected].
(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 7/15/04)
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FIND INSPIRATION
You can find inspiration online, with the prayers of St. Gregory of
Nareg. A new prayer is available each day on the Diocesan website.
Just click to:
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress