Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will hold its annual “Armenia Way Festival” on Saturday, Sep. 16, from 12 noon to 8 p.m., on the church property and its surroundings (209-15 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). Enjoy Armenian food, homemade desserts, street vendors, raffles, games for kids, live music by the Tarpinian Band, and more. For information, and to find links to the sponsorship form and Hye Market Order Form, click here.
Holy Martyrs Church of Bayside, NY, will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God, and the Blessing of Grapes, on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the church (20915 Horace Harding Expy., Bayside). The Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 a.m. A special luncheon will follow celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Day. To view a flyer, click here.
Hye Pointe Church of Haverhill, MA, will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Aug. 27, 12-5 p.m., at the church facility (1280 Boston Rd., Haverhill). Live music, Armenian delicacies. For information call (978) 372-9227, or visit the parish website. To view a flyer, click here.
The Eastern Diocese Sacred Music Council will hold its 2023 Sacred Music Festival, titled “Shnorhali: Singer of Light.” Organized under the auspices of Diocesan Primate Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan, the event honors the 850th anniversary of St. Nersess Shnorhali (1102-1173), and will take place Sep. 22-24, at Holy Trinity Church in Cambridge, MA (145 Brattle St., Cambridge). Musicians, singers, organists, choir directors, and enthusiasts from across our Diocese will gather together to celebrate the rich heritage of Shnorhali’s music. Click the following links to download a registration form and to view a flyer with information. Click here to learn more, and to find registration details, for this three-day festival of captivating experiences, educational workshops, and inspiring performances.
To honor the legacy of St. Nersess Shnorhali, and deepen understanding of his contributions to Armenian and global Christian spirituality, the Eastern Diocese’s digital ministries platform, VEMKAR, will present an online discussion series, under the title: “Entering the World, Mind, and Soul of St. Nersess Shnorhali.” On Tuesday evenings from Aug. 22 through Sep. 26, at 7 p.m. EDT, experts on the history, spirituality, and artistry of St. Nersess Shnorhali will present online lectures on a variety of topics that bring this medieval Armenian saint to life for the modern world. Click the following links to view a flyer with details, and to register in advance for the sessions on the Zoom conference platform.
