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Pope Francis Armenian Genocide Comment Angers Turkish Government

By Alexandra Ward
Newsmax Media, Florida

Pope Francis intends to visit Armenia in 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the pontiff told a delegation last week.

The pontiff also referred to the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as “the first genocide of the 20th century.”

At events commemorating the killings’ 91st anniversary in 2006, while he was still a cardinal in Argentina, he said the mass killings were the “gravest crime of Ottoman Turkey.”

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Posted in Armenian Genocide, News, Politics

Armenian Church of South West Florida Raises Funds for Children in Need

Apr 13

Posted by Florida Armenians

By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor

Last month, the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) mission parish collected $1,067 as part of the Diocese’s Department of Mission Parishes food drive for children in need.

(Also on FLArmenians: Florida Mission Parish Update from ACSWFL)

The funds were donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Ft. Myers, in memory of the children who were victims of anti-Armenian pogroms in Azerbaijan (1988-89) and the war in Nagorno-Karabagh (1991-1994).

Meg Madzar, Campaign Project Coordinator, Harry Chapin Food Bank & Carol Meghreblian, ACSWFL Parish Council Chairwoman

The Harry Chapin Food Bank serves five counties in southwest Florida: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee. In 2011, they distributed 15 million pounds of food and other grocery items valued at $24.9 million, to more than 160 non-profit partners who serve more than 30,000 people monthly. This is a first-time collection for the ACSWFL, and they intend to make it an annual event.

Posted in Armenian Church, Arts & Culture, General Update, News, Press Release

Florida Armenians Weekend

Mar 13

Posted by Florida Armenians

Festival of the Arts Boca at Mizner Park Amphitheater to Feature Peter Oundjian

New World Symphony Orchestra

Featuring Conductor Peter Oundjian

& Pianist Valentina Lisitsa

Friday, March 15 – 7:30 PM

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see Peter Oundjian, famed for his orchestra-building skills and audience engagement, perform with a top tier orchestra and acclaimed pianist.

For more information on the Festival of the Arts Boca or to purchase tickets please click here.

Florida Armenians Kef Night

The Greek Bistro
1880 N Congress Ave. Ste #190
Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Saturday, March 16 – 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Tickets: $20

Featuring Special Guest DJ George playing the finest Armenian, Greek, Arabic and Top 40 music all night long. Food and drink specials included for Florida Armenians. Parking garage directly adjacent to The Greek Bistro is recommended.