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:
August 20, 2004
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Week of August 13 to August 20, 2004
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PRIMATE URGES FAITHFUL TO HELP VICTIMS OF “ANOTHER GENOCIDE”
“To us Armenians, ‘genocide’ is more than just a word,” reads a
directive sent this week from the Eastern Diocese to all its local
parishes. “Through hard experience, we Armenians have learned to
recognize genocide… But we have also learned, by the grace of God,
how critical it is for the wider world to stand up, take notice, and
lend support to the victims–whenever and wherever genocide appears.”
In response to the continuing tragedy of death and displacement in the
Sudan, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of
the Armenian Church of America, is appealing to all Diocesan parishes,
to send humanitarian relief to the victims of this latest attempt at
genocide. To read the full text of the appeal–and find out how to
contribute to Sudan genocide relief–click to our website, at
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(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 8/19/04)
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9 PARISHES SEND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TO DIOCESE FOR TRAINING
Ten Sunday School educators from nine parishes around the Eastern
Diocese are currently in New York City, taking part in the “Helen and
Edward Mardigian Institute,” organized by the Diocese’s Department of
Youth and Education. The teachers and superintendents arrived on
Tuesday, August 17, and will proceed through a schedule of seminars,
activities, an overnight retreat at St. Nersess Seminary, and finally
a Divine Liturgy celebration at St. Vartan Cathedral, before returning
home on Sunday, August 22. An account of their early adventures is
available by clicking onto our website, at
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(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 8/19/04)
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LEARN ARMENIAN
Preserve your heritage — and have a lot of fun — this fall by taking
an Armenian language course. Classes aren’t just for kids; many
parishes have adult classes at nights or on the weekends. And classes
are for everyone: beginners who can’t say parev or more skilled
speakers who want to learn to read. Check with your local parish
today to see if it offers Armenian classes. For a list of parishes,
click to our website:
If you’re in the New York City metro area, the Diocese is offering 15
weeks of classes on Wednesday nights starting September 22. For more
information click here:
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TEACH ARMENIAN
If you speak Armenian, volunteer in your parish to be a teacher. Or,
if your parish doesn’t have an Armenian language class, start one!
You can pass on your love for your culture and make new friends. Call
your parish pastor or chairman today to volunteer your time and
skills. You don’t have to be an expert to be a teacher, just be
energetic about sharing your love of Armenian.
To volunteer, call your parish or contact Sylva der Stepanian,
coordinator of ArmenianARMENIAN CHURCH ONLINE BULLETIN studies at the
Diocese, by e-mailing [email protected].
(Source: Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), 8/9/04)
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FIND INSPIRATION IN THE WORDS OF PRAYER
Click to our website for prayer. Each day you can find a new prayer
from the beautiful words of St. Gregory of Narek. Visit our website
every day for an inspirational prayer:
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