ՀԱՅ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԱԿԱՆ ՀԱՄԱՅՆՔԸ ԸՆԴՈՒՆԵՑ ՊԱՇՏՕՆԱԿԱՆ ԱՅՑԵԼՈՒԹԻՒՆԸ ՄԵԾՅԱՐԳՈՅ ՆԱԽԱՐԱՐ՝ ԴՈԿՏ. ՆԱԶԻՐԱ ՍԱՐԳԻՍԻՆ
Սուրիոյ Հայ Աւետարանական Համայնքի Համայնքապետ Վերապատուելի Յարութիւն Սելիմեանի Հովուական Այցելութիւնը Քեսապ Եւ Շրջանները
Launching “Towards Golgotha” in the USA
Glendale’s Central Library buzzed with excitement on the evening of July 25, 2012 as the crowd poured into its second floor auditorium to hear Dr. Arda Arsenian Ekmekji, Dean of Arts and Sciences at Haigazian University. She had traveled more than 7000 miles to launch the U.S. release of Towards Golgotha, memoirs of her grandfather Hagop Arsenian, a pharmacist and survivor of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
Elizabeth Grigorian, director of Armenian Outreach at the library, invited Ardashes Kassakhian, Glendale’s City Clerk, to the podium to introduce Dr. Ekmekji. Mr. Kassakhian is the great grandson of Hagop Arsenian and nephew of Dean Ekmekji who had painstakingly translated the memoirs from Armenian to English. She revealed that she wasn’t aware her grandfather’s handwritten memoirs even existed until her uncle, visiting from Ottowa in 1996, carried them with him to the Middle East.
Hagop Arsenian documented his early life in the suburbs of Constantinople and the eventual deportation of his family to Aleppo, Syria, then described his life in Palestine from 1919 until 1940. Dr. Ekmekji, during her research at the comprehensive Derian Armenological Library of Haigazian University, read numerous accounts of other survivors and, in comparing their identical descriptions, discovered that the authors had been detained in the same encampments, but never met.
The audience hushed when an audio tape was played of her father, Noubar, reading a portion of her grandfather’s writings in Armenian in which he chronicled the atrocities he had witnessed using the terms “massacres” and “slaughter house.” The word genocide had not yet been coined, not until the mid ‘40s by Raphael Lemkin.
Dr. Ekmekji, a full professor at Haigazian, holds a Master of Arts in Ancient History and Archaeology from the American University of Beirut and a Doctorate in Archeology from the University of Paris. Her translation is the first book to be published by Haigazian University Press. As it came off the presses, Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the University remarked that “all memoirs of genocide survivors or stories of the Armenian genocide are considered as a resurrection, in the Armenian collective conscience.” It is available at Amazon.com and the Armenian Missionary Association, amaa@amaa.org.
Audience members who were present and recognized during the evening were Elise Kalfayan, President of the Friends of the Glendale Library, Arno Yeretzian, representing Glendale’s Abril Bookstore, Dr. Richard Hovannisian, Prof. Emeritus at UCLA, Rev. Father Ghevont Kirazian, Pastor of the Crescenta Valley Armenian Apostolic Church, and Frank Quintero, the Mayor of Glendale. Also in attendance were members of the Haigazian University Board of Trustees, the Haigazian Women’s Auxiliary of Los Angeles, and the Haigazian Alumni Association.
Elizabeth Grigorian, director of Armenian Outreach at the library, invited Ardashes Kassakhian, Glendale’s City Clerk, to the podium to introduce Dr. Ekmekji. Mr. Kassakhian is the great grandson of Hagop Arsenian and nephew of Dean Ekmekji who had painstakingly translated the memoirs from Armenian to English. She revealed that she wasn’t aware her grandfather’s handwritten memoirs even existed until her uncle, visiting from Ottowa in 1996, carried them with him to the Middle East.
Hagop Arsenian documented his early life in the suburbs of Constantinople and the eventual deportation of his family to Aleppo, Syria, then described his life in Palestine from 1919 until 1940. Dr. Ekmekji, during her research at the comprehensive Derian Armenological Library of Haigazian University, read numerous accounts of other survivors and, in comparing their identical descriptions, discovered that the authors had been detained in the same encampments, but never met.
Dr. Ekmekji, a full professor at Haigazian, holds a Master of Arts in Ancient History and Archaeology from the American University of Beirut and a Doctorate in Archeology from the University of Paris. Her translation is the first book to be published by Haigazian University Press. As it came off the presses, Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the University remarked that “all memoirs of genocide survivors or stories of the Armenian genocide are considered as a resurrection, in the Armenian collective conscience.” It is available at Amazon.com and the Armenian Missionary Association, amaa@amaa.org.
Audience members who were present and recognized during the evening were Elise Kalfayan, President of the Friends of the Glendale Library, Arno Yeretzian, representing Glendale’s Abril Bookstore, Dr. Richard Hovannisian, Prof. Emeritus at UCLA, Rev. Father Ghevont Kirazian, Pastor of the Crescenta Valley Armenian Apostolic Church, and Frank Quintero, the Mayor of Glendale. Also in attendance were members of the Haigazian University Board of Trustees, the Haigazian Women’s Auxiliary of Los Angeles, and the Haigazian Alumni Association.
PANPERE N° 36 VALIDÉ LE 27-06-2012 (REVUE BIMESTRIELLE ÉVANGÉLIQUE)
We received the latest edition of the Panper, the official organ of the Armenian Evangelical Churches of France, from Rev. Gilbert Levonian.
You can read the Armenian articles here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/100750483/N%C2%B0-36-BROCHURE-ARMENIEN#fullscreen
You can read the Armenian articles here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/100750483/N%C2%B0-36-BROCHURE-ARMENIEN#fullscreen
Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Chanitz Youth Retreat
The Emmanuel Church's Chanitz Retreat took place in Kchag, for two days, from 14 to 15 July, 2012.
Jiro Ghazarian and Aline Tahazian led the worship sessions, and the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Svajian shared the message about the Tongue of Love.
Then the youth had social time, prepared the kebab, served and enjoyed each other's fellowship.
Twenty six youth participated in the retreat.
Photos courtesy of Kohar Parseghian
Jiro Ghazarian and Aline Tahazian led the worship sessions, and the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Svajian shared the message about the Tongue of Love.
Then the youth had social time, prepared the kebab, served and enjoyed each other's fellowship.
Twenty six youth participated in the retreat.
Photos courtesy of Kohar Parseghian
Glad to Be Back!
Hello again to our Chanitz Blog readers from all around the world,
We're happy to be back, after a two-month Summer break, which was refreshing and a time to evaluate and return with new passion and enthusiasm.
A lot of fruitful events have happened during this refreshing break: Kchag Chapel was wonderfully restored; Emmanuel Church and the Chanitz Youth each had its blessed retreat; the camps of Manougner, Dignatz, Chanitz Badaniatz and Chanitz Yeridasartatz were successfully organized; and the very important mission of the Daily Vacation Bible School (DVBS), that serves the local Armenian communities through leadership building and Bible teaching to kids, was very fruitful.
During the Summer of 2012, we have also witnessed the conflict in Syria where the Arab community in general and the Armenian community in specific encountered losses of precious lives and jobs and destruction of homes and properties.
We ask you to pray with us for peace to prevail in Syria and for the safety of our communities who are living in Aleppo, Damascus, and other cities.
Sincerely,
Administrator,
Raffi
We're happy to be back, after a two-month Summer break, which was refreshing and a time to evaluate and return with new passion and enthusiasm.
A lot of fruitful events have happened during this refreshing break: Kchag Chapel was wonderfully restored; Emmanuel Church and the Chanitz Youth each had its blessed retreat; the camps of Manougner, Dignatz, Chanitz Badaniatz and Chanitz Yeridasartatz were successfully organized; and the very important mission of the Daily Vacation Bible School (DVBS), that serves the local Armenian communities through leadership building and Bible teaching to kids, was very fruitful.
During the Summer of 2012, we have also witnessed the conflict in Syria where the Arab community in general and the Armenian community in specific encountered losses of precious lives and jobs and destruction of homes and properties.
We ask you to pray with us for peace to prevail in Syria and for the safety of our communities who are living in Aleppo, Damascus, and other cities.
Sincerely,
Administrator,
Raffi
Լաւ Կշռէ եւ Շիտակ Արժեւորէ
A Plaque in Memory of Late Hagop Terjimanian
A plaque in memory of Hagop Terjimanian, long time professor in the Faculty of Humanities (1965-1977), was unveiled by his widow Anahid and University President Paul Haidostian, during a ceremony held on June 28, 2012.
““Count your blessings” was the motto repeated by my late husband, and we both considered Haigazian University as our great blessing,” said Mrs. Terjimanian, who was on a visit to Lebanon with her family and grandchildren.
The ceremony, which was held in the Humanities department, was attended by HU trustees, deans, faculty, staff, friends and members of the Terjimanian family.
The audience had the chance to remember the late Hagop, and his years of service at Haigazian, through a PowerPoint presentation, after which President Haidostian gave a glimpse on his life. “Anahid and Hagop met at Haigazian, where they studied, graduated, and married later on. Ever since those days, they have kept the University in their heart and mind,” Haidostian said.
Few friends, classmates and colleagues of Hagop were present, and publicly shared some memories. JirairTanielian, Haig Kendirjian, MeguerdichBouldoukian, and HratchHatjetian described the late Hagop as a gentleman, kindhearted, honest, sociable, and professional human being.
As for Anahid Terjiamnian, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and on this special occasion surprised the audience with a special gift to the University: a Bible in classical Armenian, dated September 1, 1817, printed in St. Petersbourg, bought by the couple from the village of Everek, during their trip to Historical Armenia.
The ceremony, which was held in the Humanities department, was attended by HU trustees, deans, faculty, staff, friends and members of the Terjimanian family.
The audience had the chance to remember the late Hagop, and his years of service at Haigazian, through a PowerPoint presentation, after which President Haidostian gave a glimpse on his life. “Anahid and Hagop met at Haigazian, where they studied, graduated, and married later on. Ever since those days, they have kept the University in their heart and mind,” Haidostian said.
Few friends, classmates and colleagues of Hagop were present, and publicly shared some memories. JirairTanielian, Haig Kendirjian, MeguerdichBouldoukian, and HratchHatjetian described the late Hagop as a gentleman, kindhearted, honest, sociable, and professional human being.As for Anahid Terjiamnian, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and on this special occasion surprised the audience with a special gift to the University: a Bible in classical Armenian, dated September 1, 1817, printed in St. Petersbourg, bought by the couple from the village of Everek, during their trip to Historical Armenia.
Mira Yardemian
PR Director
A Plaque in Memory of Late Haig Tilbian
A plaque in memory of Haig Tilbian, Registrar (1974-1976), was unveiled by his widow Maro and University President Paul Haidostian, during a ceremony held on July 20, 2012.
The ceremony, which was held in the Registrar’s office and later in the Auditorium, was attended by Armenian Institutions’ representatives, HU trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Haig Tilbian.
President Haidostian gave a glimpse on the life of Tilbian, describing him as a caring human being, a man of vision, with an energetic character and innovative mind, after which the audience had the chance to remember through a PowerPoint presentation, the late Haig, and his years of service at Haigazian, from student recruiter, to alumni affairs officer, and then registrar.
Few friendsand colleagues of Haig, from Haigazian, AFED and the Jinishian Foundation,publicly shared their memories, all acknowledging his relentless efforts towards the advancement of the Armenian institutions in particular, and the Armenian community at large.
In conclusion, his widow Maro, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and expressed her gratitude towards Haigazian University for always remembering Haig, who considered this University his home and haven.
Mira Yardemian
PR Director
The ceremony, which was held in the Registrar’s office and later in the Auditorium, was attended by Armenian Institutions’ representatives, HU trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Haig Tilbian.
President Haidostian gave a glimpse on the life of Tilbian, describing him as a caring human being, a man of vision, with an energetic character and innovative mind, after which the audience had the chance to remember through a PowerPoint presentation, the late Haig, and his years of service at Haigazian, from student recruiter, to alumni affairs officer, and then registrar.
Few friendsand colleagues of Haig, from Haigazian, AFED and the Jinishian Foundation,publicly shared their memories, all acknowledging his relentless efforts towards the advancement of the Armenian institutions in particular, and the Armenian community at large.
In conclusion, his widow Maro, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and expressed her gratitude towards Haigazian University for always remembering Haig, who considered this University his home and haven.
Mira Yardemian
PR Director
