Prelacy Press Releases
2019
ANCA Partners with In Defense of Christians to Promote Security for Middle East Religious Communities – 9/13/19
Sunday at the Chicago AYF Olympics – 9/2/19
Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church – 8/20/19
US Politicians, Religious Leaders, ANCA Discuss Plight of Middle East Christians – 7/23/19
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School presents Class of 2019 – 6/29/19
ANCA Leaders Press Congress on Artsakh Aid, Armenian Genocide Resolution, Madrid Principles – 5/13/19
Thousands Rally for 1915 Genocide in Times Square – 5/1/19
ARF Eastern Region Central Committee Meets with Archbishop Tanielian – 4/11/19
Menendez, Cruz Introduce U.S. Senate Armenian Genocide Resolution – 4/9/19
Musical Armenia, A Stunning Success – 4/3/19
Young Armenian Couples Connect With Prelate – 4/2/19
People’s Prelate Honored at New York Gala – 1/17/2019
Sunday at the Chicago AYF Olympics – 9/2/19
Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church – 8/20/19
US Politicians, Religious Leaders, ANCA Discuss Plight of Middle East Christians – 7/23/19
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School presents Class of 2019 – 6/29/19
ANCA Leaders Press Congress on Artsakh Aid, Armenian Genocide Resolution, Madrid Principles – 5/13/19
Thousands Rally for 1915 Genocide in Times Square – 5/1/19
ARF Eastern Region Central Committee Meets with Archbishop Tanielian – 4/11/19
Menendez, Cruz Introduce U.S. Senate Armenian Genocide Resolution – 4/9/19
Musical Armenia, A Stunning Success – 4/3/19
Young Armenian Couples Connect With Prelate – 4/2/19
People’s Prelate Honored at New York Gala – 1/17/2019
2018
Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian Visits Watertown, Celebrates Divine Liturgy
Homenetmen Celebrates Centennial Anniversary – 11/7/18
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian Elected Prelate – 9/12/18
ARS Eastern USA holds 98th Convention – 8/28/18
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 32nd Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program - 7/28/18
Spirit and Power on Display at Times Square Commemoration – 4/26/18
Homenetmen Celebrates Centennial Anniversary – 11/7/18
Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian Elected Prelate – 9/12/18
ARS Eastern USA holds 98th Convention – 8/28/18
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 32nd Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program - 7/28/18
Spirit and Power on Display at Times Square Commemoration – 4/26/18
2017
Homenetmen Eastern U.S. Regional Executive Holds First ‘Liakoumar’ of Fiscal Year – 12/28/17
ANCA-Sponsored Conference on Christians in the Middle East Prioritizes Justice for the Armenian Genocide – 11/2/17
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 31st Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program
Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Remembrance Features Bipartisan Calls to Reject Turkey’s Gag-Rule – 4/6/17
ANCA-Sponsored Conference on Christians in the Middle East Prioritizes Justice for the Armenian Genocide – 11/2/17
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 31st Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program
Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Remembrance Features Bipartisan Calls to Reject Turkey’s Gag-Rule – 4/6/17
2016
Rev. Dr. Mesrob Tashjian Kept His “Kids” Together – 7/28/16
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 30th Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program – 7/28/16
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Bang – 3/31/16
A Prayer of Service for the Armenian Community – An Ecumenical Commemoration of the Saints and Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide: Remembrance, Witness and Resurrection – 3/31/16
“With a church song in my heart” – 3/10/16
Prelacy honors Boloian for 46-year choir service – 3/10/16
Pontifical Message: 2016 Year of Service – 1/14/16
The Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 30th Annual St. Gregory Of Datev Institute Summer Program – 7/28/16
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Bang – 3/31/16
A Prayer of Service for the Armenian Community – An Ecumenical Commemoration of the Saints and Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide: Remembrance, Witness and Resurrection – 3/31/16
“With a church song in my heart” – 3/10/16
Prelacy honors Boloian for 46-year choir service – 3/10/16
Pontifical Message: 2016 Year of Service – 1/14/16
2015
Gala Celebration of Two Significant Anniversaries – 12/23/15
Pontifical Message on the Catholicosate of Sis (English translation) – 9/9/15
Pontifical Message on the Catholicosate of Sis (Armenian version) – 9/9/15
Pilgrims in Lebanon: Connecting With Faith and Heritage – 7/30/15
The Eastern Prelacy sponsors its 29th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute summer program – 7/23/15
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2015 Graduation Ceremonies – 7/9/15
“Vehapar’s historic visit a holy chrism” – 6/25/15
NRA Wraps Up Historic Watertown Visit by Pontiff – 6/11/15
Prelacy honors Patrick, Barsoumian at N.E. Pontifical dinner – 6/6/15
Ceremony of Canonization of the Armenian Martyrs – 4/22/15
New Sharagans for Martyrs – 4/16/15
The 32nd Musical Armenia Concert Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – 2/26/15
St. Gregory Church Celebrates 45th Anniversary – 1/29/15
Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Արամ Ա. Կաթողիկոսի Ս. Ծննդեան Պատգամը – 1/8/15
Pontifical Message on the Catholicosate of Sis (English translation) – 9/9/15
Pontifical Message on the Catholicosate of Sis (Armenian version) – 9/9/15
Pilgrims in Lebanon: Connecting With Faith and Heritage – 7/30/15
The Eastern Prelacy sponsors its 29th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute summer program – 7/23/15
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2015 Graduation Ceremonies – 7/9/15
“Vehapar’s historic visit a holy chrism” – 6/25/15
NRA Wraps Up Historic Watertown Visit by Pontiff – 6/11/15
Prelacy honors Patrick, Barsoumian at N.E. Pontifical dinner – 6/6/15
Ceremony of Canonization of the Armenian Martyrs – 4/22/15
New Sharagans for Martyrs – 4/16/15
The 32nd Musical Armenia Concert Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide – 2/26/15
St. Gregory Church Celebrates 45th Anniversary – 1/29/15
Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Արամ Ա. Կաթողիկոսի Ս. Ծննդեան Պատգամը – 1/8/15
2014
Whitinsville Honors Its Retiring (?) Pastor – December 4, 2014
Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo Visits Eastern Prelacy Parish Communities – November 3, 2014
Catholicoste of Cilicia Will Pursue Return of Historic Ecclesiastical Center of Sis – November 3, 2014
Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Deir Zor Bombed – November 3, 2014
New England community is witness to ordination of two new priests – October 10, 2014
Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Aram I Announced; Catholicos Will Visit Eastern Prelacy in May 2015 – October 2, 2014
Catholicos Aram and Patriarchs From Middle East Discuss Christian Concerns With President Obama – September 17, 2014
Catholicos Aram in Washington, DC – September 17, 2014
Catholicos Presides and Delivers Sermon at Soorp Khatch Church in Bethesda – September 17, 2014
Successful Armenian Teachers’ Seminar Organized by ANEC – August 28, 2014
Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 28th Annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program– August 18, 2014
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2014 Graduation Ceremonies -July 3, 2014
NRA Assembly Honors US Senator Carl Levin, 2 Eagles – May 22, 2014
The Musical Armenia Concert Is Set To Thrill Yet Again – February 5, 2014
2014 The Year of the Elderly – H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message – February 4, 2014
2014 Տարեցներու Տարի – Պատգամ Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Արամ Ա. Կաթողիկոսի Մեծի Տանն Կիլիկիոյ – February 4, 2014
Sunday School friends take their mission to Armenia – January 16, 2014
Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo Visits Eastern Prelacy Parish Communities – November 3, 2014
Catholicoste of Cilicia Will Pursue Return of Historic Ecclesiastical Center of Sis – November 3, 2014
Armenian Genocide Memorial Church in Deir Zor Bombed – November 3, 2014
New England community is witness to ordination of two new priests – October 10, 2014
Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Aram I Announced; Catholicos Will Visit Eastern Prelacy in May 2015 – October 2, 2014
Catholicos Aram and Patriarchs From Middle East Discuss Christian Concerns With President Obama – September 17, 2014
Catholicos Aram in Washington, DC – September 17, 2014
Catholicos Presides and Delivers Sermon at Soorp Khatch Church in Bethesda – September 17, 2014
Successful Armenian Teachers’ Seminar Organized by ANEC – August 28, 2014
Eastern Prelacy Sponsors Its 28th Annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute Summer Program– August 18, 2014
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2014 Graduation Ceremonies -July 3, 2014
NRA Assembly Honors US Senator Carl Levin, 2 Eagles – May 22, 2014
The Musical Armenia Concert Is Set To Thrill Yet Again – February 5, 2014
2014 The Year of the Elderly – H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message – February 4, 2014
2014 Տարեցներու Տարի – Պատգամ Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ. Արամ Ա. Կաթողիկոսի Մեծի Տանն Կիլիկիոյ – February 4, 2014
Sunday School friends take their mission to Armenia – January 16, 2014
2013
Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family Celebrated – December 5, 2013
The Pinajian Discovery Makes Special Appearance at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral -December 5, 2013
«Մեկնութիւն Հայ Եկեղեցւոյ Հաւատքի» գիրքին Գրախօսական – Մայքըլ Պ. Փափազեան
Commentary on the Nicene Creed – Reviewed by Michael B. Papazian – October 31, 2013
Armenian Women as Mothers and Artists: A Symposium Presented by ANEC – October 10, 2013
Ազգային Ուսումնական Խորհուրդի Գիտաժողովը Նիւ Եորքի Մէջ՝ «Հայ Կիները Որպէս Մայրեր ու Արուեստագէտներ» – October 10, 2013
One Priest’s Inexhaustible Mission in Armenia – October 3, 2013
ANEC Sponsors Annual Seminar Focusing on Supporting Teachers – September 12, 2013
Ազգային Ուսումնական Խորհուրդի Տարեկան Սեմինարը Կեդրոնացաւ Ուսուցիչներուն Աջակցելու Վրայ – September 12, 2013
The Eastern Prelacy sponsors its 27th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute summer program – August 1, 2013
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2013 Graduation Ceremonies – July 25, 2013
Pontifical Message to the World General Assembly of the Catholicosate of the Holy See of Cilicia(June12-15, 2013) – July 19, 2013
Eastern Prelacy’s National Representative Assembly Convenes in Bethesda, Maryland – May 22, 2013
Outstanding “Musical Armenia” Concert Presented at Weill Recital Hall in New York City – May 2, 2013
Joint Statement: We Demand Turkey Return Confiscated Armenian Churches and Church Properties – April 25, 2013
Միացեալ Յայտարարութիւն` Թուրքիայէն Կը Պահանջենք Վերադարձնել Հայկական Բռնագրաւոիած Եկեղեցիներն ու Եկեղեցապատկան Կալուածները – April 25, 2013
Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief is Continuing Its Efforts to Help Community – April 18, 2013
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) Releases “Atlas of Historical Armenia” – March 28, 2013
Exciting New Artists to Participate in Musical Armenia Concert – March 26, 2013
St. Gregory Church honors its deacons – January 31, 2013
Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ Արամ Ա Կաթողիկոսի Հայրապետական Պատգամ – 2013 Հայ Մօր Տարի – January 30, 2013
H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message: 2013 Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family – January 30, 2013
The Pinajian Discovery Makes Special Appearance at St. Illuminator’s Cathedral -December 5, 2013
«Մեկնութիւն Հայ Եկեղեցւոյ Հաւատքի» գիրքին Գրախօսական – Մայքըլ Պ. Փափազեան
Commentary on the Nicene Creed – Reviewed by Michael B. Papazian – October 31, 2013
Armenian Women as Mothers and Artists: A Symposium Presented by ANEC – October 10, 2013
Ազգային Ուսումնական Խորհուրդի Գիտաժողովը Նիւ Եորքի Մէջ՝ «Հայ Կիները Որպէս Մայրեր ու Արուեստագէտներ» – October 10, 2013
One Priest’s Inexhaustible Mission in Armenia – October 3, 2013
ANEC Sponsors Annual Seminar Focusing on Supporting Teachers – September 12, 2013
Ազգային Ուսումնական Խորհուրդի Տարեկան Սեմինարը Կեդրոնացաւ Ուսուցիչներուն Աջակցելու Վրայ – September 12, 2013
The Eastern Prelacy sponsors its 27th annual St. Gregory of Datev Institute summer program – August 1, 2013
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School 2013 Graduation Ceremonies – July 25, 2013
Pontifical Message to the World General Assembly of the Catholicosate of the Holy See of Cilicia(June12-15, 2013) – July 19, 2013
Eastern Prelacy’s National Representative Assembly Convenes in Bethesda, Maryland – May 22, 2013
Outstanding “Musical Armenia” Concert Presented at Weill Recital Hall in New York City – May 2, 2013
Joint Statement: We Demand Turkey Return Confiscated Armenian Churches and Church Properties – April 25, 2013
Միացեալ Յայտարարութիւն` Թուրքիայէն Կը Պահանջենք Վերադարձնել Հայկական Բռնագրաւոիած Եկեղեցիներն ու Եկեղեցապատկան Կալուածները – April 25, 2013
Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief is Continuing Its Efforts to Help Community – April 18, 2013
The Armenian National Education Committee (ANEC) Releases “Atlas of Historical Armenia” – March 28, 2013
Exciting New Artists to Participate in Musical Armenia Concert – March 26, 2013
St. Gregory Church honors its deacons – January 31, 2013
Ն.Ս.Օ.Տ.Տ Արամ Ա Կաթողիկոսի Հայրապետական Պատգամ – 2013 Հայ Մօր Տարի – January 30, 2013
H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message: 2013 Year of the Mother of the Armenian Family – January 30, 2013
2012
St. Sarkis Church in Michigan Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Prelate Blesses Ground of New Site – 10/25/12
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Showcases Expanded Campus During Grand Opening Ceremony – 10/25/12
Salute of Thanksgiving by Armenian Prelacy Honors Three Extraordinary Humanitarian Actions, Banquet Benefits Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief – Photo Gallery – 10/18/12
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Campus Expansion Grand Opening Scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 10/11/12
INVOCATION – 79th Annual AYF Olympic Games – 9/2/12
COMMUNIQUE – Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief – 8/30/12
ՇՐՋԱԲԵՐԱԿԱՆ – Սուրիահայերու Օգնութեան Ֆոնտի – 8/30/12
Religious, Political & Charitable Organizations Join to Aid Armenian Community in Syria – August 24, 2012
Communique: Pontifical Visit Postponed Indefinitely – August 24, 2012
ANEC Holds Teacher Training Seminar – posted August 23, 2012
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Completes its 26thAnnual Summer Christian Program – posted July 26, 2012
Outstanding Cultural Event at Weill Hall – posted April 11, 2012
Prelate’s 2012 Easter Message – posted March 22, 2012
2012 Առաջնորդին Զատկուայ Պատգամը – 22 Մարտ, 2012
Clergy from USA Eastern and Canadian Prelacies Gather for Religious Conference – February 28, 2012
St. Gregory Church Celebrates $1 Million Renovation – February 23, 2012
H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message: 2012 Year of the Armenian Book – January 12, 2012
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Showcases Expanded Campus During Grand Opening Ceremony – 10/25/12
Salute of Thanksgiving by Armenian Prelacy Honors Three Extraordinary Humanitarian Actions, Banquet Benefits Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief – Photo Gallery – 10/18/12
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School Campus Expansion Grand Opening Scheduled for Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 10/11/12
INVOCATION – 79th Annual AYF Olympic Games – 9/2/12
COMMUNIQUE – Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief – 8/30/12
ՇՐՋԱԲԵՐԱԿԱՆ – Սուրիահայերու Օգնութեան Ֆոնտի – 8/30/12
Religious, Political & Charitable Organizations Join to Aid Armenian Community in Syria – August 24, 2012
Communique: Pontifical Visit Postponed Indefinitely – August 24, 2012
ANEC Holds Teacher Training Seminar – posted August 23, 2012
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Completes its 26thAnnual Summer Christian Program – posted July 26, 2012
Outstanding Cultural Event at Weill Hall – posted April 11, 2012
Prelate’s 2012 Easter Message – posted March 22, 2012
2012 Առաջնորդին Զատկուայ Պատգամը – 22 Մարտ, 2012
Clergy from USA Eastern and Canadian Prelacies Gather for Religious Conference – February 28, 2012
St. Gregory Church Celebrates $1 Million Renovation – February 23, 2012
H.H. Aram I’s Pontifical Message: 2012 Year of the Armenian Book – January 12, 2012
2011
Boston Magazine taps Saryan as “Top Doc” – December 29, 2011
One Priest’s Mission: 16,000 Miles in 48 Hours For Child’s Christening – December 22, 2011
Prelate’s 2012 Christmas Message (English Version) – December 7, 201
Prelate’s 2012 Christmas Message (Armenian Version) – December 7, 201
Eastern Prelacy Hosts Fourth Annual “Linked iN” Youth Gathering – posted October 13, 2011
ANEC Holds Armenian School Teacher’s Seminar in New York – posted October 13, 2011
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary – posted August 4, 2011
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Holds Its 25th Annual Summer Program – posted July 28, 2011
St. Illuminator’s Cathedral Marks 95th Anniversary – posted May 31, 2011
Archbishop Oshagan Attends Enthronement Service – posted May 31, 2011
Bishop Anoushavan Attends WCC Peace Convocation in Jamaica – posted May 31, 2011
National Representative Assembly Convenes in Philadelphia – posted May 23, 2011
Lucy Ishkanian Honored at Prelacy Ladies Guild Mothers Day Luncheon in New York – posted May 23, 2011
Prelacy’s St. Gregory of Datev Institute will celebrate its 25th anniversary – posted May 12, 2011
An Appeal from the Religious Leaders of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian Catholic Church and the Armenian Evangelical Union of the Eastern United States – posted April 21, 2011
Clergy Conference of the Eastern and Western United States and the Prelacy of Canada – posted March 4, 2011 Armenian Version
Archbishop Oshagan Represents Holy See of Cilicia at Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic Dialogue – posted February 7, 2010
Prelacy Hosts Ecumenical Meeting – posted February 7, 2011
Prelate Hosts Christmas Reception – posted February 7, 2011
One Priest’s Mission: 16,000 Miles in 48 Hours For Child’s Christening – December 22, 2011
Prelate’s 2012 Christmas Message (English Version) – December 7, 201
Prelate’s 2012 Christmas Message (Armenian Version) – December 7, 201
Eastern Prelacy Hosts Fourth Annual “Linked iN” Youth Gathering – posted October 13, 2011
ANEC Holds Armenian School Teacher’s Seminar in New York – posted October 13, 2011
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary – posted August 4, 2011
St. Gregory of Datev Institute Holds Its 25th Annual Summer Program – posted July 28, 2011
St. Illuminator’s Cathedral Marks 95th Anniversary – posted May 31, 2011
Archbishop Oshagan Attends Enthronement Service – posted May 31, 2011
Bishop Anoushavan Attends WCC Peace Convocation in Jamaica – posted May 31, 2011
National Representative Assembly Convenes in Philadelphia – posted May 23, 2011
Lucy Ishkanian Honored at Prelacy Ladies Guild Mothers Day Luncheon in New York – posted May 23, 2011
Prelacy’s St. Gregory of Datev Institute will celebrate its 25th anniversary – posted May 12, 2011
An Appeal from the Religious Leaders of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian Catholic Church and the Armenian Evangelical Union of the Eastern United States – posted April 21, 2011
Clergy Conference of the Eastern and Western United States and the Prelacy of Canada – posted March 4, 2011 Armenian Version
Archbishop Oshagan Represents Holy See of Cilicia at Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic Dialogue – posted February 7, 2010
Prelacy Hosts Ecumenical Meeting – posted February 7, 2011
Prelate Hosts Christmas Reception – posted February 7, 2011