The Fund for Armenian Relief’s Board of Directors spent a week in Armenia during September. In an intense itinerary of meetings, events, and discussions, the board members reviewed FAR projects, evaluated the use of FAR’s resources, and examined the performance of FAR’s staff in Armenia as they meet the goals of the organization’s mission in Armenia and Karabagh.
Celebrating Armenia’s Independence at St. Vartan Cathedral
By Florence Avakian
A 25th birthday is always an occasion for great festivity, but when it is the silver anniversary of one’s own homeland, it is a monumental event. On Wednesday, September 21, such a celebration took place at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, under the auspices of Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian.
Donor Recognition Day at the Eastern Diocese
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) hosted its first annual “Donor Recognition Day” showing gratitude to all its supporters with a reception on the plaza of St. Vartan Cathedral on Thursday, September 15.
Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Eastern Diocese has announced the recipients of the 2016-17 academic year Diocesan scholarships.
The Diocese presents awards each year to students enrolled in four-year undergraduate programs who have demonstrated a high degree of scholarship and leadership in their local parishes.
Young People Discover Armenia through Travel and Service
By Arsen Yelegen
A group of 16 young people from parishes across the Eastern Diocese traveled to the homeland as part of this year’s ACYOA Armenia Service Program (ASP), led by the Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan from July 2 to 17.