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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (E.)
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September 20, 2004
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EASTERN DIOCESE TO COMMEMORATE THE LEGACY OF HIS HOLINESS VASKEN I, ON
THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING
The year 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness
Vasken I, of blessed memory, the 130th Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
of All Armenians.
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) will commemorate
this significant milestone with a solemn requiem service and program, on
Sunday, December 5, 2004, at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, in New York
City.
Beloved and respected by all Armenians during his four decades as
Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Vasken I nurtured and guided
the Armenian Church in extremely difficult circumstances. His
thoughtful actions, deep faith, and strength of character inspired
people around the world, and left the church vital and ready to serve
the Armenian people at the dawn of a new era of independence.
As planned, the December 5 commemoration will begin with the Divine
Liturgy at the cathedral, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by His Eminence
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate. This will be followed by a
memorial luncheon and program at 1:00 p.m.
More information on the 10th anniversary memorial event for Catholicos
Vasken I will be forthcoming in the press, and on the Diocesan website:
–9/20/04
PHOTO CAPTION: The inspiring legacy of His Holiness Vasken I, of blessed
memory, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians from 1955
to 1994, will be remembered in a special memorial program on Sunday,
Dec. 5, 2004, at New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral complex, marking the
10th anniversary of His Holiness’ passing. (Portrait of Catholicos
Vasken I by Cavouk)
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress