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Armenian Church Primate Barsamian to Visit Orlando
Florida Armenians is pleased to report that Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, will visit Soorp Haroutiun Armenian Church in Orlando, Florida this Sunday, January 17, 2016. Service will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.
2015 was a sad year for the Armenians across the globe-we commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide while our spiritual leader, Catholicos Karekin II, consecrated 1.5 million of our martyrs as new saints.
2016 will be a happy and proud year for the Orlando Armenian American community. Soorp Haroutiun will celebrate their 30th anniversary of their establishment and the 5th anniversary of the consecration of the sanctuary. We ask you to join us and come together to welcome His Eminence and celebrate the monumental accomplishments of our small but growing parish.
A special luncheon and program with His Eminence will follow the Service.
Soorp Haroutiun Armenian Church of Orlando is located at 9274 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836.
Luncheon seating is limited. Suggested luncheon donations are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Please call 407-876-2616 or 407-679-7231 to reserve your seat today.
Upcoming Naples Armenian Community Events
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) is pleased to welcome Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian to celebrate the Divine Liturgy (Badarak) on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 1:30 PM. The service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida. A luncheon will follow in Trinity Hall.
The ACSWFL is also pleased to report that the blessing of Emmie Elizabeth Esayian was performed by Fr. Hovnan Demerjian of St. Hagop’s Armenian Church in Pinellas Park, Florida during our last service on November 7, 2015.
Fr. Hovnan Demerjian blessing Emmie Elizabeth Esayian in Naples, FL on November 7, 2015.
The ACSWFL holds services in November, January, February, and March. Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming events:
- Sunday, January 17, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian, lunch to follow;
- Thursday, February 11, 2016 – Men’s Basterma Breakfast;
- Sunday, February 21, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian followed by the 15th Anniversary Banquet at Vanderbilt Country Club in Naples, FL;
- Monday, March 7, 2016 – Bake sale with a light lunch and social hour;
- Sunday, March 13, 2016 – Badarak with Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian, lenten luncheon to follow.
For further information about the ACSWFL mission parish or any of the events above, please call Florida Armenians Naples Contributor Carole Meghreblian at (239) 348-3804 or email her at carolemeghreblian@gmail.com.
Iranian-Armenian Concert at FIU
Florida Armenians invites you to a special Iranian-Armenian musical performance this Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Florida International University (FIU), Biscayne Bay Campus, Wolfe University Center, 3000 NE 151st St, Miami, Florida 33181.
The concert is a collaboration between Harmonic Motion and Caravan Ensemble, and will feature the following artists:
- Joe Zeytoonian: Oud & Vocals
- Reza Filsoofi: Setar & Vocals
- Myriam Eli: Percussion
This performance is a selection of familiar tunes which have roots in both Persian and Armenian cultures, along with some traditional melodies.
Tickets are $15 per person, and $10 for students with valid ID.
Please call (786) 280-9797 to get your tickets and RSVP on Facebook.
Refreshments and a light Armenian dinner will be served.
*Updated to reflect the room change. Concert will now be held in the Wolfe Univeristy Center. January 9, 2016 at 4:43pm.
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