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.
Times Square Genocide Commemoration
The annual Times Square commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will be held on Sunday, Apr. 22, at 2 p.m., at 43rd St. & Broadway, New York City. Sponsored by the Knights of Vartan and a host of Armenian organizations. Click here to view a flyer with details, including contacts and transportation to and from the event.