New York’s St. Vartan Cathedral will hold a special service on the evening of Sunday, Sep. 16, at 6 p.m., to celebrate Khatchveratz: the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Diocesan Primate Fr. Daniel Findikyan will preside over a Medz Antasdan service, with clergy and deacons from the region participating. Worshippers will be able to venerate a rarely-seen treasure of the cathedral: a relic of the True Cross. All are welcome. The service will start at 6 p.m., at the cathedral (630 Second Ave., New York) and runs about 90 minutes. A reception on the plaza will follow. (Please note that the Divine Liturgy on Sep. 16 will go forward at its customary time, starting at 10:30 a.m.) Click on the links to read more and view a flyer.
Binghamton Barbecue
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Binghamton, NY, will celebrate its newly renovated sanctuary with an afternoon barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 26, at the church (12 Corbett Ave., Binghamton). The event follows badarak starting at 10:30 a.m., during which the parish will welcome Diocesan Primate the Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan. For information and to RSVP, e-mail jamgochianma@gmail.com, or call (607) 644-6575. Click the link for the parish website.
“Armenian Open” Golf Tournament
The churches of St. George (in Hartford, CT) and St. Mark (in Springfield, MA) will co-host the “Armenian Open” golf tournament on Sunday, Sep. 9, at 1 p.m., at the Topstone Golf Course (516 Griffin Rd., S. Windsor, CT). Entry fee includes scramble; 18 holes and cart; dinner. Prizes and raffle. Register on the official website; click here to view a flyer.
Kirikian Armenian School Opening Day
The Kirikian Armenian School of St. Thomas Church of Tenafly, NJ, will begin the academic year on Saturday, September 15. Classes 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 or (201) 767-3846; to view a flyer click here. To register, log onto the official school website.
Holy Translators Food Festival
The Holy Translators Church of Framingham, MA, will hold its annual Armenian Food Festival on Sunday, Sep. 16, 12 – 5 p.m., on the church grounds (38 Franklin St., Framingham). Enjoy Armenian food, live music, dancing and children’s activities. Rain or shine. For information, call the church at (508) 875-0868. To view a flyer, click here.
