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The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Committee of Connecticut will host an in-person and online commemoration of the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Saturday, Apr. 23, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The event will take place at Holy Resurrection Church (1910 Stanley St., New Britain, CT), with simultaneous livestream. Click here to watch the livestream. Clergy from the state’s four Armenian churches will offer the “Prayer for the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.” (NOTE: As in past years, the Armenian flag will fly over the Connecticut State Capitol building Apr. 20-27, but the usual flag-raising ceremony at the State Capitol will not take place due to pandemic restrictions.) Keynote speaker journalist Lillian Avedian will speak on “Narrating Genocide: Journalism Without facts, Art Without Truth”; remarks by CT State Rep. Edwin Vargas; M.C. will be CT State Auditor John Geragosian; musical selections, candle lighting, and a reception will round out the program.

The Eastern Diocese will honor Armenian intellectual and educator Zarminé Boghosian, on the occasion of the publication of her memoir, Ազէզէն – Ամերիկա (“From Azaz to America”), on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m., in Haik & Alice Kavookjian Auditorium of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., at 35th St., New York City). Diocesan Primate Bishop Daniel will preside over the reception, which is in-person and open to the public. RSVP (by Apr. 20) to maryb@armeniandiocese.org. (Please note: Attendees must provide proof of COVID vaccination.) Click the link to view a flyer.

The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church (Providence, RI) will continue its popular online series, “Armenian Cultural Hour” on Friday, Apr. 8, at 7:30 p.m. This week’s program is a concert by Armenian jazz singer Zara Yerzinkian. Click the link to watch the livestream on the parish Facebook page (accessible even if you don’t have a personal Facebook account). Click the following link to view a flyer.

Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church of Providence, RI, in cooperation with the Armenian Martyrs Memorial committee, will mark the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a “Solemn Memorial Service and Concert of Armenian Patriotic Songs,” on Wednesday, Apr. 20, at 7 p.m., in the church’s Egavian Hall (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Featuring soloists of the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island. Reception to follow; all are welcome; free admission. Click the link to view a flyer with details.

St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Binghamton, NY, will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sunday, Jun. 5, starting at 10 a.m. at the church (12 Corbett Ave., Binghamton, NY). An episcopal Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Bishop Daniel Findikyan, assisted by Fr. Kevork Arakelian & Fr. Kapriel Mouradjian. A celebratory banquet follows at 1 p.m. at Binghamton Country Club (1401 Robinson Hill Rd., Endwell, NY). Click here for details, including a form for booklet ads; or contact stgregorybing@verizon.net. Click the links to view an invitation and reply card.