Yearly Archives: 2015

Pilgrims Arrive in Armenia

Pilgrims Arrive in Armenia
Our 5th Pilgrimage to Armenia is underway! We spent our first full day touring Yerevan, visiting the National History Museum, Mayr Hayasdan (Mother Armenia) and the Armenian Genocide Memorial (Tsitsernakapert). In the evening, we enjoyed a traditional Armenian welcome dinner with live music and dancing. Day 2...
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Scholarships Distributed to College Students

Scholarships Distributed to College Students
On Sunday, June 21, St. James Church of Watertown, MA, held its annual Scholarship Sunday event, presenting 24 scholarships totaling over $22,000 to St. James college students. Following the Divine Liturgy, the Rev. Fr. Arakel Aljalian presented the scholarships to the recipients, and congratulated them on...
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National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial

National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial
The Armenian-American community gathered in Washington, DC, earlier in May for the national observance of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide. Special events were held May 7 to 9—including an ecumenical prayer service at the National Cathedral, a Pontifical Divine Liturgy at the Basilica of...
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