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Abp. Haigazoun Najarian, Primate of Australia & New Zealand, will deliver an online lecture on Wednesday, Aug. 25, titled “The Armenian Church in Solidarity with Armenian Statehood, Part 2.” For viewers in the United States, the lecture will take place at 5 a.m. EDT (which, please note, corresponds to 7 p.m. in Sydney, Australia), over the Zoom conference platform. Earlier in his ministry, Abp. Najarian was a longtime priest and Vicar General of the Eastern Diocese. To receive a registration link, e-mail Nishan Basmajian by Aug. 22, at diocese@armenian.come.au. Click the link to access the Australian Diocese’s Facebook page.

St. Mark Church of Springfield, MA, will hold its annual “Armenian Fest” on Sunday, Sep. 5, 12 noon – 5:30 p.m., on the church grounds (2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield). The event will feature a live Armenian band, dancing, authentic Armenian food, and a raffle. Rain or shine; admission and parking are free. Pre-order food through Aug. 25. For information, visit the parish website and its Facebook page; or call (413) 783-5793. Click the link to view a flyer.

The Kirikian Armenian School of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will begin the academic year on Saturday, Sep. 18, starting at 9:15 a.m. Classes will be in-person in accordance with all state regulations, and are aimed at toddler, pre-K, and kindergarten through grade 7 levels, with offerings in Armenian reading, writing, conversation, culture, dance, song, religion and sacred music. For information contact school principal Ani Capan at ani@lacapan.com or (201) 767-3846; to view a flyer click here. To register, log onto the official school website and Facebook page.

St. Leon Church (Fair Lawn, NJ) is hosting an online discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Join UK-based security and political analyst Lilit Gevorgyan and US-based former diplomat Armen Kharazian in their discussion titled Crisis in Armenia’s “Russia-Only” Security Doctrine—as broadcast over the Zoom platform and YouTube. A Q&A session will follow. This is the second in a series of discussions on the post-war Armenian reality, titled What’s Next? Click the following links to view a flyer with info and to register in advance. For questions contact Ara Araz at (917) 837-1297 or ara@edrcorp.net. To view the Youtube broadcast, click here.

The Armenian Festival at Holy Resurrection Church, New Britain, CT, will be held Sunday, Aug. 22, 12 noon – 4 p.m., on the church grounds (1910 Stanley St., New Britain). Armenian delicacies; games for children; live music by the Harry Bedrossian Ensemble. Rain or shine; free admission. Pre-orders for food required; see menu and order online by Aug. 17 at armenianchurchct.com/picnic. Click the link to view an informative flyer.