The annual gathering of youth from Oriental Orthodox churches will take place on Saturday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Mor Aphrem Center in Paramus, NJ. The event is sponsored by the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Youth Association (SCOOYA). Diocesan Primate Fr. Daniel Findikyan will attend with the leaders of our sister Oriental Orthodox churches, to engage in an open-dialogue with participants. The conference theme is “Born A Stranger: Young and Orthodox in America,” and will include a presentation by Fr. Tateos Abadalian (host of the Diocese’s online video series, Choices). Armenian Church teens and young adults are encouraged to attend. Click here to register online (or do so at the door). For registration details, e-mail jenniferm@armeniandiocese.org, or click here to view a flyer.
Holy Martyrs Food Fair
The Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will host its annual Food Fair on Saturday, Dec. 15 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 16 (12-5 p.m.) inthe church hall (20915 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). Armenian gourmet items and desserts for sale; hot lunch; entertainment. For information, click on the links to view a flyer and log onto the parish website.
Rare Armenian Art on Auction
A rare auction of fine art pieces by important Armenian artists will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 18, beginning at 11 a.m. (EST), at Ridgewood Art Galleries (18 W. Ridgewood Ave., Paramus, NJ). Items will include works by Aivazovsky, Pushman, Atamian, Jansem, Terelmezian, Bashinzhagyan, and others. A preview will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information on bidding, and to view an online catalogue, click here for the gallery website, or call (201) 670-0400.
Watertown Name Day & Anniversaries Banquet
St. James Church of Watertown, MA, will mark its Name Day and 87th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 16., at 12:30 p.m., at the church (465 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown). The day will also honor pastor Fr. Arakel Aljalian on his 25th ordination anniversary. Diocesan Primate Fr. Daniel Findikyan will preside over banquet and badarak (which begins 10 a.m.). Advance reservations required; click on the links for information and to purchase tickets.
Zohrab Center Lecture: Armenian Commentaries on Church Building
The Eastern Diocese’s Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center will welcome scholar Dr. Roberta Ervine on Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., for a presentation on “Armenian Commentaries on the Church Building,” in Guild Hall of the Diocesan Center (630 Second Ave., New York). This final Enrichment Evening of 2018 will also conclude the Zohrab Center’s series of lectures dedicated to the 50th anniversary of St. Vartan Cathedral. Click on the link to read more on the Zohrab Center’s website.