St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York City will mark the 50th anniversary of its consecration on Saturday and Sunday, 5-6, at the cathedral complex (630 Second Ave., New York). His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, will preside over the weekend of activities. Saturday, May 5 will begin with the grand opening of an exhibit of photos and artifacts from 50 years of life at St. Vartan Cathedral. It will proceed to a “Concert of Sacred Music” in the sanctuary, featuring such luminaries as Isabel Bayrakdarian, Hovhannes Mirzoyan, the Nikolai Kachanov Singers, Şahan Arzruni, Haig Mardirosian and Sato Moughalian. On Sunday, May 6, His Holiness Karekin II will celebrate a Pontifical Divine Liturgy, followed by a requiem service for the cathedral’s departed founders and leaders. Click here to view a flyer.
Ordination Anniversary Banquet
St. Gregory the Enlightener Church of White Plains, NY, will celebrate the 10th ordination anniversary of pastor Rev. Fr. Mesrob Hovsepyan with a banquet on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 1 p.m., in the church’s Tutak Hall (1131 North St., White Plains). Diocesan Primate Abp. Khajag Barsamian will preside. Event will follow badarak; the Primate will be celebrant and perform ordinations and special blessings. Reservations required; click on the link to view a flyer with RSVP and ticket information.
Chicago Winter Fest
St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Chicago, IL, will hold its 9th annual “Armenian Winter Fest” on Saturday, Jan. 20, 5-10 p.m., at the church facility (6700 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago). For information, click on the link to access the event Facebook page.
Film Screening: “Nation’s Past & Present”
The Cultural Committee of Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church, Providence, RI, will screen the film “The Nation’s Past & Present” (in English) on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m., in the parish’s Egavian Cultural Center (70 Jefferson St., Providence). Part of Armenian Film Festival, documenting Yerevan, Echmiadzin, Khor Virap, Zvartnots, Sevan, Dilijan, Lori. Free admission. Click here to view a flyer.
Book Presentation in Boca Raton, FL
St. David Church of Boca Raton, FL, will host a book presentation by Adrienne Alexanian, editor of her father’s memoir Forced into Genocide, on Sunday, Jan. 21, following services at the church (2300 Yamato Rd., Boca Raton). Admission is free, books will be available for purchase and signing. Click here for a flyer.
