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His Holiness, Vasken I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians
The Holy Cross Church has reached a milestone with 60 years of existance. My forty five years at Holy Cross has been a reward ing experience. I have deep feelings and affection for our parishioners and friends who were affiliated with Holy Cross, resulting in a close relationship with one another and making us feel like a family. In the course of time, many parishioners relocated to different areas. However, they always found time to attend our church and its functions. The parish, through the years had the foresight to create a sinking fund in order to balance our financial needs. We are looking forward to our 70th Anniversary and will strive to improve a stronger path for our new gneration to come. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who partici pated and helped in making this 60th Anniversary of the Holy Cross Church a success. Sam Chapootian
The Front Cover is Sponsored by THE KACHAJIAN FAMILY His Holiness at Holy Cross In Loving Merrwry of Simon and Lousaper Ovagim, Makrouhi and Shamiram Primates GMessage ~c~b~hop~ranqversoyan,W041989------I llfl.lL~~nr'l-nt-ra-~~~ tllsna DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF AMERICA, 630 SECOND AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016-4885 212 686-0710
Archbishop Torllom AfafiOOI'ian, Prlm.t•
PRIMATE'S MESSAGE
The anniversary of an Armenian Church is always an occasion of joy and celebration. This year it has even greater significana:. Almost a year ago an earthquake in Annenia took tens of thousands of lives and maimed many mort: physically and psychologically; in less !han a year we will be marking the 75th year since the Genocide of 1915 in which the Armenian homeland was devastated and two million perished.
And yet today the Armenian nation is affumed in the 60th anniversary of the Holy Cross Church of Annenia in New York City. We glory in the faith of this ancienr Church that has withstood unimaginable onslaughts from natural disaster to A dedication man's inhumanity to man.
The history of Holy Cross Church is the history of eac:h and every one of its memben, past and present. Its life
.!,nq.bljw.G 11b3 q.nfimfiwijmplzwllp ill! liwumw.mt.Gp np wGglinrz ajt.g Septembet· 18, Hl89. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan, to many of our clergy and lay leaders in this country. ww.u.Gutrfl:iwl{Gtipm l)_Gpwgpf!G' "t..ftt bnpp pwruupfl U. fuw.i l.WJ9· tlljful,l:igflG lz'ltul theologian, scholm· and pastor was laid to his eternal His guidance, direction and leadership were essential q!luwmp fiwu.mw.mmp/llfil!' np fin4l:.tnp, tm~wqw.G li1 [!G/Jb.pw.JflG l{wpflpGbp[.l finqwg rest, during Di\'ine Liturgy at St. Vartan Cathedral. to the growth and development of the Armenian 2fl£WGfl fiw.J fiW.twmw.gb.wlfibpmG: UnwilzJ' U. /Vwi tllfluz bg/IG li'l Wl LUJG
«1J!llfl"9f1», mp w.tiligwt m ljW CI,IlW!IIflntl:igwt fiWJ q/nnwl{flg lipfnnwuwpi').Gbpnt He died as he lived, with grace and dignity, with an Church in America in the past 45 years. He was a funufp llf!, nfl fil:n.llwq.wJflG lfltp pt.i/}1 qwGwqwll 6-mfubpmG Utr ult!wGcHit.g intt·epid faith, lucid and witty to the end. visionary, and will be sorely missed. bl{litz tigflGlipm ill;2 tU.&{Wl.nupljn'l,/1 b1 fiwilwjGpwjflG 'lliliUH/tu.p/J UflU2li10GGtipt U. Fo1· 22 years Archbishop Tiran lived in our parish On our 60th anniversary we acknowldege that Arch luwi tJfll:i'l.ligflll liiJWl Gwtu tUJG mJuiiiWt./UIJPI!' rup l!'wJgbrbG l:uzbpwpw}u~r~ house. Many church leaders, clergy and intellectuals bishop Tiran helped make us what we are today, and 'l.litnGIJ: U.pJI. IJ.mplnuGfl Jfl2tUt11Wiil! JU.IItQ.niJ.Gbpru
li/'121J. C np WJtfrl cfwrlwGwlifibpli m IJIWJIIwGGbp[.l rjmjumwiJ liG, utui!WJG ~· came to visit him and to receive his advice and bles he certainly never abandoned hope in the people of /Uwl t7~1:azl:igfiG Vltuilrutflli l/wGc:puG C 2Gnplijn Jumllp 11[1 Grnflpliwl t1 fiumuliluttnft smgs. Holy Cross. He always kept his eyes focused on Our w.qq.W.JflliGbpm, /:it l/11 2wpmGw4C flp ll.ftpwqwG !JllLiplilw.l/w.Gm~&fltG[11 We were honm·ed to have him in out· midst. On the Lord Jesus Christ. We should do no less. nrllltu UnwpGnpiJ:. l.tuJ9· 111ib.rzbgtnJ l.fltufluwJflG Urlbpfll/wJfl U.pblblliwG occasion of his 70th bi1thday, and the 50th and 60th May Our Lord receive His servant Archbishop Tiran fi"liriflG, 4f.l 2GnpfiwtnptG.p U. /Uwz Vl/brz bgtnJ liflr!GwfJ.pmpbw.G 60-wllbw4a P.t
4'orfiGI:iGJ2 tTJuw4tuG !Onpflnlft'Jfl wGP)wriGI:ipG ni flwllwJGpfl pnp111 anniversaries of his ordination to the priesthood the Nersoyan in His Heavenly Kingdom, and send his com fituLWIJ.1Wgl:iwlGtzpru 4'wP)_opbGp np St'pf.l llf12tn pwg tqutfil: U'LOPJ1fl WJU SwG parish feted him with organized banquets. forting Holy Spirit to his family, and all of those who P]nGI:ipf.l: His Grace loved Washington Heights and the ethnic mourn the passing of this giant of the Armenian UJlpnJ nTJ.pmGfn mix of its inhabitants. We often ran into him on the Church. ~~~)){)(-.£""(A-'- fi>n£''1-nl! Uf'.P.t:;"'fl' ARCHBISHOP TIRAN NERSOYAN Archbishop Tiran was born Nersess Tavookjian in Ainteb, Cilida on August 23, 1904, one of six children of Fr. Nersess and Yeretzgin Annitza Tavookjian. He attended preparatory school in Ainteb and was deported with his family to Syria in 1915. After a long period of hardship, which included Fr. Tavookjian's exile into the desert and the death of his baby daughter, the family returned to Ainteb after the Armistice of 1918. With Archbishop Elisha Tourian of Constantinople, elected Patriarch of Jerusalem in 1921, 17-year-<>ld Nersess Tavookjian left his birthplace before the withdrawal of the French military forces and entered the Seminary of the Armenian Patriarchate of jerusalem. The young seminarian's father had been a pupil of the great educator, Tourian, at the Seminary of Armash near Constantinople. Nersess Tavookjian was ordained a deacon in 1926 after having graduated from Seminary in 1924. He taught at the Armenian Elementary School run by the Patriarchate and did editorial work on Archbishop Ortnanian's Azgapatoon, whose third volume was posthumously being published under the direction of Bishop Papken Gulesarian, dean of the jerusalem Seminary. Nersess Tavookjian was ordained a celibate priest on July 22, 1928 by Patriarch Elisha Tourian, who named him Tiran Nersoyan. During the following ten years, Fr. Tiran Nersoyan spent two years of theological study at schools in England. After receiving his degree of Vardapet upon his return to Jerusalem, he served the Brotherhood of St. james as editor of the monthly magazine Sion and as teacher and Dean of the Seminary. During this period, he was sent on a pastoral mission to the Armenians of Sudan in 1932 and to Marseille, France in 1934 to obtain for the Patriarchate documents relative to the Armenian Question which were in the custody of Bishop Gregoris Balakian. During 1932-1936, Fr. Tiran served as Chairman of the General Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. james and for two consecutive terms he also served until 1938 as an elected member of the Brotherhood's Synod. In August, 1938 Fr. Tiran left jerusalem to take up the post of Vicar in Paris to assist the ailing Archbishop Vramshabouh Kibarian. In December, 1939, he accepted the position of Pastor of the Armenian Community in London where he served during most of World War II, acting also as Chaplain of Armenian men and women serving in the Allied Armies. During these years, Fr. Tiran attended various gatherings of the Anglican Church and contributed to many publications acquainting non-Armenians with the history and theology of the Armenian Church. On October 3, 1943 the Diocesan Assembly of the Eastern Diocese of America elected Fr. Tiran Nersoyan as Primate to succeed Archbishop Karekin Hovsepiantz, who conferred upon him the degree of "Dzayrakoyn Vardapet" in November 1944 shortly after Fr. Tiran's arrival in New York. Heading the delegation from North America in May 1945, Fr. Tiran Nersoyan went to Holy Etchmiadzin and took part in the election of His Holiness Catholicos Georg VI, who consecrated him a Bishop. During the ten years when Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan served as Primate of the Eastern Diocese, he brought more life to the Diocese in the following areas: 1. Recruitment and ordination of educated candidates to the priesthood. With the help of Alex and Marie Manoogian and other benefactors, scholarships were provided for young students and newly-<>rdained clergy from the Middle East to pursue graduate studies in the United States and to serve in vacant parishes. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan 2. Campaign for the Cathedral and Cultural Center. The land for the present Diocesan center complex was purchased under Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan's leadership. 3. Revision of Diocesan by-laws. In this task, Archbishop Tiran Ncrsoyan was actively involved. Two revisions were completed, in 1946 and 1950. 4. Founding of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America in 1946. The ACYOA became the area where future lay leaders of several parishes and clergy were trained and nurtured. For more than 20 years, the ACYOA saw the publication of its own magazine, The Armenian Guardian. 5. The founding of the Association of Armenian Church Choirs of America in 1947. This body sponsored annual seminars and publications, propagating much-needed knowledge about our cultural, historical, spiritual and liturgical heritage. 6. Negotiations for the reunification of the Armenian Church in the Eastern Diocese. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan was involved in the two-year negotiations (1945-1947) with the mandate given to him by His Holiness Catholicos Georg VI. 7. The number of clergy serving in the Diocese was increased by 21. Eleven church buildings were purchased or built along with 13 halls, nine houses and nine plots of land. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan's election as Locum Tenens of the jerusalem Patriarchate took place in 1956 and as Patriarch in March, 1957. His tenure came to an abrupt end in August, 1958 due to his sudden deportation from jerusalem by the Jordanian authorities. In 1960, Archbishop Tiran returned to the U.S. Since that time he has been engaged in the establishment and growth of the St. Nerscss Seminary, on whose Board he is 2nd Vice President and has served as Dean and Faculty member. His Ecumenical interests have taken him to Rhodes, Greece in August 1959 as an invited observer at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches; to Aarhus, Denmark in August, 1964 as participant in the unofficial consultations between theologians of Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches; and to Vienna, Austria in the mid-1970's as a participant in the ongoing consultations between theologians of the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Roman Catholic Church organized by the Ecumenical Foundation, "Pro Oriente." Since 1954, Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan has visited Holy Etchmiadzin and the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul on several occasions. He has performed the ordination of priests in both jurisdictions, bringing the total number of priests ordained by him since 1948 to 20. His recent visits to Holy Etchmiadzin were in connection with his participation in the work of a study commission appointed by His Holiness Vasken I, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, relative to the constitution and canons of the Armenian Church. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan has given numerous talks and presented papers to public and scholarly audiences both in America and abroad. Among his published works are: The translation and commentary of the Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church (revised fifth edition, London, England (1984); The Canon and the Rite of Holy Matrimony (1953); Order of the C:Wic.Gtion of a Church (1953); The Book of Hours (1964); and The Order of Baptism (1964). Archbishop Tiran was a founding member of the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research. THIS BIOGRAPHY OF ARCHBISHOP TIRAN NERSOYAN WAS PREPARED BY REV FR. ARTEN ASHJIAN IN JULY 1988 In Merrwry of Our Beloved Daughter, Marguerite To All The Dedicated Members of the Holy Cross Church MR. & MRS. SAM CHAPOOTIAN AND SON MR. & MRS. SETRAG M. ARDOUNY Cl[,aitinaq's GMessage Qreetings THE WHITE IIOUSE WA.SIIINCTON August 11. 1988 Dear Friends: Barbara and I are deUghted to send our congratulationa as you commemorate the 60th anniversary of New York•a Holy Croaa Church of Armenia, We join you ln aptrtt as you give thanks for the sanctuary where you gather and for the congregation ot f.u.mtlloa who have worshipped together for many years. George Bush President of May your community continue to grow in faith and friendship. and may tho love that you share with each The United States other be a witness to all. Sincerely. ~3wz4_ Members of Holy Crou Church of ArmenJa New York.. How York 10033 It has been a rewarding experience for me to be the chairman of the Parish Council in this decade. With the consent and the cooperation of the members of the Parish Council, the Zvartnotz Choir was founded and the shrine dedicated to Charkhapan Soorp Asdvadzadzin was established in our Church. We were saddened with the resting in Christ of our pastor, Rev. Fr. Vartan Megherian, in 1984; our visiting pastor, Rev. Fr. Guregh Kalfayan in 1988; and recently our beloved mentor, scholar and former Primate of the Diocese Archbishop Tiran Ner l1~1i' soyan. Archbishop Tiran was the bishop in-residence in our church J~:~ since 1967 and we considered him the head of the Holy Cross 5tA11: Q' Nt .. YOfiUI EXII:CUTIVII: CkAMtll:fl family. .,._, .. M.c.. o..o ~L•••n••••• -·~- On behalf of the Parish Council, I congratulate the Holy Cross Church on it's 60th anniversary, wishing that she will continue OC:tObar a, 1989 her mission of the salvation of souls for the glory of God. L>ear FE'ianda1 J •• plaaaad to aand qraatlnqa to all tho•• qetha~.cl tllh artat"noon Ln c•labccatlon ot. tt•• 60t:b Annlv•r••rr or the COHii•ur•tlon or th• llo.Ly Croaa Ch~n:h ot. Anania. ThL• obaervenca hi Aa cov•rnor of the State ot llew 'to.-k, I personally ahere in your ~ride an,j liplclt ot thankr~qlvinq aa )'01.1 co-61aorate thia Hagop Uryan hi•t.or Lo occaaion. Conc;JrAtulatlona on thia joyoua occaalon, and beat wiahall toe Chairman, aany •ura yeara of tallowMhip and aarvica. Parish Council 81ncaraly, L~.~ Mario Cuomo Governor State of New York In Merrwry of Sarkis Deckmejian In Memory Of Parents: Dr. Pauline Goodian & Dr. Yervant Harrian; (Parish Council 1929-33; 1936-38) Grandparents: Mariam & Boghos Goodian; ZAROUHI, BIRJ & DIRAN DECKMEJIAN and Uncles Hagop and Imihah Goodian MARY DIANE HARRIAN {jreetings {jreetings Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Senator THE CITY OF NEW YORK Qn-ICE 01'" THE MAYOR N.::w YORK, N, Y. 10007 April 29, 1989 Holy cross Church of Armenia 580 West !87th Street New York., New York To All In Attendance: DAN&lL P. MOY'NifiAN New Yorkers of every faith and belief ·join me today as 1 proudly extend greetings to the faithful of Holy cross Church of Armenia gathered here to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of your church. 'llniud ~tam ~matt WASHINGTON, DC 1Dii 10 Armenians are special to me, because your community believed in this city at a time when others did not. When they fled, you stayed -- stabilizing your neighborhoods, helping stabilize this September 20, 1989 ~ntlre city. 1md you have long since made believers of us all - believers in your spiritual uniqueness, and in our coiTI'!'Ion humanity. The Honorable Holy Cross was founded not long after the worst genocide in Alfonse D'Amato Edward Koch. history up to that point had resulted in the death or diaspora of United States Senator more than half the A.rmenians then living in the world. For six Mayor of New York decades, Holy Cross has been there to help this city's A.rmenian community stand together, and reach out to your many friends in Dear F.~"iendsa other communities who share your values and will forever admire your culturet your courage and your spirit. Now, in A time of new adversity caused by last December's Creat Congratulations to the Holy Cross Church of terrible earthquake, the mission of Holy Cross is more important Sincere~ A..rmenlal I offer my warmest and most sincere regards on this than ever -- and the bonds between Armenian New Yorkers and their most splendid occasion of your 60th Anniversary. Through your neighbors ate stronger than ever. good efforts the strength, vitality, and vibrancy of the Holy Cross church as well as the entire coiUDlunity is ensured. With all best wishes, ~n·-ro Enjoy a wonderful luncheon, and do accept my best wishes s~,l United States Senator for the future. MayorE~ ~cfh Sincerely, ~~~:n::: David Dinkins, Robert Abrams Manhattan New York State Borough President Attorney General Sept•ab•r 25, 1818 Holy Croslil Church ot Araonh 5110 W. U1th St. Hew York City lOOll 0(14r Fdenda1 ffo•ll,.,..,..,._. -·---~ ~" ...."' 10&-- Uappy 60th Annhenary I AufJUlilt 8, I 989 October 29, 1989 ( 1 appc•oiate baing qcantod th1• oppoJ"tunity to aoknowlodg• • !~: r~:r~o~ ~=-~~~~=t~: 1 ~i-~~~; 1 ~=lJ t~! ~~=h~~~o~r==~~~~~roh Holy croaa Church of Armenia To the Holy Croaa Church of Acaania1 \'l' coauaunttr. 580 West 1B1th Slr~~t Th• Holy Croaa Church waa tound•d at a ti•• whan aany Araa How Yu,rk, N.V'. 10013 On youc 60th Anniversary, I aaluta youc "'-. illuatcioua paat, your a1~nif1cant praaent •nd your nian ta.•llloa had ••ttlad ln thia anut., J.noludincJ •cany aurvlvora tho torribl• Araenhn C•omooide 1915. Th11 church haa prOYIIm Dear Friendsl pco11ising futuca. I v1ah you .. ny, ... n)" .oca yaara ot ot ot l.l11votiun and ••cvice. ~ to ba a sprin'Jboard tor Araunhn• throughout tho United Statea It is with CJreat pleasure that I extend lAY greetings on the and C•nada. You ahoul4 be proud that paopla teo• all over atlll occasion of the Sixtieth Annivecsary of the Nuw York uoly CroBH Aa one of th• oldeat and lac9••t Ar•enian Churc:hea .believe they h•v• thaiJ" •J"eligioua coots• hac•. of ouc !it<~ttl, you hav• ba11n and n•••in the tound•tion Chu,rch of Ar~~~oenia. toe • dy11.a•lc, v•lu•bla co-unity. Th11 •uppc.rt you Stanley Michels Th• church ahould alao ba proud of it• aeeadfaat woJ"k 1n AI> you gather toqt.'ther to celebrate thia cd loa tone in your pcovld• to th• P~"•<~ecvoatlon of th• Ar••ui•n langu•9• Ia aiding th• victlas ot tt•• davaatatlntJ •arthq~ak• in Ara•nia laat • -.oa.t 1•poct•nt contcUu.o~tlon to the w1t•lity of our City Council of NY histocy, yuu c<~n .l.n<.lc.":d ~ proui.l oJf the rolu th.Jt lloly Ccoaa Chucch y•ar. •ultl-•thnlc aocitlty. 1'h11 c•cent dav~o~lop .. ant of the h..ltr play~:~.d in tulfillin"' thu 11p1ritual and reli~lous nEled111 of 1ts pllqr-i••~• to youc church ••t•nda youc role aa a c•nt•c 6th District, Manhattan Hoacll••• to ••Y, the role the church hou played throuqho~t con9CIHJ.:r.tion. ot b11l.l.•f and 110lld1fiea. your poaition •• an anchoc Jn the 1111ighborhood. the yaara hAll been 1nvaluabla. I can onlr enco\lnga you to keep l wish the hierarchs, clccgy, parJ.shioneca and guests of Holy up tho good work lUld thank you tor .. tnta.ining your dadioatlon to Cross Chu,rch many ye.us of hualth and happinoas. With all who calebcata thl.• gcand event, 1 join in thia co-unit)". ecclal•lng the ala dt~cadaa of the ttoly Croaa Chucch of Ar••n 1o. Long -v you proap11c. Y-~t>-vt.'::. DND/NSU/pa Congratulations On Your 6oth Anniversary SARKISS MISSAK JIGARJIAN EDWARD, LEON JAMIE AND FAMILIES Qreetings cprimates of{Fe CIJiocese 1929-1989 _:-!?111.__ ~!~ Dear friends of the Holy Cross Church of Armenia, ~ ~~ :~ I want to congratulate you and w1sh you all the bast as you celebrate ~ ~· t•, your 60th anniversary. 'f~ \~! <.,~ . '".~~ You have boon a vital part of our family commuOI!y for a long time / and your support, hdrd work, and dodJcatlon to those around you, ~~,.. · ~~~· Tlc... 1 ~/~I ~-,. · ~!·, should be commended. ~ · \~ :!5 / -.. · ·1/-'1-Jt -~·. ','~; ~~ I wish you continued success, health, and happiness always. May God ,J.' bless each and evel}'dn~ of you. ! 0_~AN ct'-');,t Charles B. Rangel -~~~ Member of Congress, U.S. House of Archbishop Representatives 1966- TORKOM MANOOGIAN 1958-1966 Archbishop 1954-1958 Archbishop 1944-1954 Archbishop SION MAMPRE TIRAN July 26, 198j MANOOGIAN CALFAYAN NERSOYAN I Hs. Roxy Cardner 105 Ard.,n Strewt Hew ~ork, HV 10040 Oaar H&. Cardnara Th.tt.nk you tor your letter invitinq •• to participat• in the Holy Cro~a Church or Araenia 1 11 C:.Oth AnniverMary CMliiLlr.tt.tion to ba h"ld on Sundo~y, October :29. I a•nd •Y bo•t wi.-hea to th• par1ah1onara of t.h• Holy Croa• Church ot Araunia and conqrillt\ll&t• you on a1xty ya•ra ot out .. t•nding lifilrvic• to your coaaunit.y. Yo~ Ted Weiss -.erve Ali • be•con to Ar•enian peopl• throughout ~h• HlitiW York tu·ua. •nd Jndoud ~&round lhtt country. \'our Member of Congress, dMpth ot ca.r inq and a;;har .. d aop1r .Lt &arva &5 an •xt:~.aple U.S. House of to t.ui all. Representatives Sincerely, ~TED Wl:ISS Hoabar of Co09r••• r I ----~~~ • 1939-1944 Archbishop 1931-1933 Archbishop 1921-1928 Archbishop GAREGIN LEON TIRAYRE DER HOVSEPIAN TO URIAN HOVHANNESIAN In Loving Memory of My Beloved Husband Jibrael K. Haroutunian; Congratulati.ons on Your 60th Anniversary Son, Richard Paul Haroutunian; With Many More Years of Posperity and Parents, Paul and Mary Vartanian SUREN AND VIRGINIA FESJIAN MRS. ROSE J. HAROUTUNIAN AND DAUGHTER JOYCE Pastors and Cjllssistaqt Pastors 1929-1989 ------{ileParisfLCouncils ------··~ .. ' tJ l ' tt .. ;"· •...... ' REV. FR. HAROUTUNE SARKISIAN BISHOP HOVSEP GARABEDIAN VERY REV. ELISHA H. SIMONIAN 1929-1932 1932-1933 1935-1965 PARISH COUNCIL REV. FR. MAMIGON VOSGANIAN VERY REV. ARSHEN AIVAZIAN REV. FR. VARTAN MEGHERIAN 1966-1971 1972-1974 1976-1984 Man or woman with a Lough hide, with an even mortieian who doses the last chapter of your life, temper, knowledge of bookkeeping essential. Main and every professional and tradesman in between, Lenanl'l' and Engineering knowledge is a must. Wt• parish council members come from all walks of life. need individuals who can (\pvote many hours and These individuals take on this herculean task be days away from homl' for causes above and beyond cause they are the sons and daughters of Vartan. the normal course of duty. If such a person exists, People who are proud in the traditions of the Ar REV. FATHER VERY REV. kindly contat'i Lht• Holy Cross Chun·h for a position menian nations. They come and serve to the best of ARTEN YEGHISHE on the parish council. their abilities. Very quietly they step aside and let REV. FR. GUREGH KALFAYAN ASHJIAN GIZIRIAN An ad such as tht• abovP should scan• away most others carry on the noble task. 1984-1988 everyom•. Surprisingly year after yt>ar, 11 men and Listt•d on the following pages are many of the women apply for the job and serve a two year stint. men and women who have served as council mem From the dOl·tor who introduces you Lo life to the lwrs since 1929. VERY REV. VERY REV. REV. FR. DIRAN OSHIN HMAYAG PAPAZIAN NICOLl AN INTOYAN In Loving Memory of My 8-iBter Mari Barbarian MR. & MRS. HAIG SEFERIAN and SONS and Husband Nubar Kassimian ZARTAR KASSIMIAN Parish Coui]pilGMembers 1929-1989 -x- Karekin Kalenderian 1929 Kevork Magarian 1935/ 36/37 Onnig Kaishian 1948/49/51 Kirk Sayian 1959/ 60/ 61 George Davidian 1964/65/ 66 Harry Gandjian 1970 Dr. S. Ayvazian 1929 Yeznik Tufenkjian 1935/ 36 /52 Caspar Kasparian 1959/ 60 /67/71/72 Albert Barsamian 1970/71/79 Nishan Maghakian 1929/30/31 Zareh Kapikian 1935/36 Haig Jevahirjian 1948/ 49 -" Walter Kaprielian 1959/ 60/ 61 Tony Mikaelian 1964/ 65/ 66 Philip Oughourlian 1970/71 / 36/37 Artaky Damadian 1935/36/ 37 Jibrael Haroutunian 1948/ 49 / 62 / 67/ 68/ 69 Jack Hachikian 1972!73/74 David Atamian 1929/ 40 Megerditch Kalousdian 1936 Harry Hajinlian 1948/ 49 -x- Sam Chapootian 1960/ 61/ 62 /71/72/73 Edward Essayan 1972173 Vosgan Harutunian 1929/30 Yervant Mavian 1937 x- Edward Bashian 1949/ 50/51 /63/64/ 65 175/76/77 N orayr Bedrossian 1973/74/75 Sarkis H. Demirjian 1929/31/ 32 Souren Mekenian 1937/ 49/ 50 /52 /66/67/74 /78 /76/78/79 /35 /51!52 -x David Davidian 1950153/73 '74 /75/76177 Sarkis Dadourian 1965 Zevart Bogosian 1973/74/77 Harutiun Arootian 1929/30 Edward Jaboolian 1937/ 43/ 44 80/81 /78/79/82 Vaughn Chambers 1966/67 /78 1979/85 Harry Khanpashian 1929/ 30/ 31 / 45/ 46/ 47 Dr. Zareh Bedoukian 1950/ 51 James Haroutunian 1960/67 Anne Kondrajian 1973/74/75 /33/34 1975/82 John Ardouny 1966/67/68 /76 /48 Jirayr Minassian 1950/ 51/52 1984/89 * Hovanes Donelian 1929/30/ 37 * Harry 'Patosian 1938/ 39/ 40 /69/70/71 Leo Manuelian 1974/79/81/83 /53/ 54! 55 Houssig Tashjian 1961/62/ 63 Thadius Zarookian 1930 / 41/ 42/ 43 / 56 /72 Dikran Kantar 197 4177/81182 / 64/ 65 197 4/79/81/89 Dr. Garabed Yeghiayan 1930 / 44/ 45/ 46 Vahe Arakellian Zaven Demirdjian 1966/ 67/ 68 *Hagop Uryan 1950/ 51/ 52 Thomas Kulakjian 1962/ 63 Aram Gozubuyukian 1975/82 Mesrob Abajian 1930/ 41/42 / 47/ 48/ 49 / 69170/73 / 53/ 54/ 55 Menas H. Daderian 1962/ 63/64 N orair U ryan 1976177/83/89 / 43/ 44 / 50 /56/57 /74 Y ervant Kantar 1977/89 /65/66/67 Charles Moscato 1967/68 Michael Zakian 1930 Krikor Haroutiunian 1938/ 39/ 40 -x- John Tembeck 1951/ 52/ 53 Charles Garabedian 1977/89 /72/73 Mirijan Kirian 1967 * Hovan Garabedian 1931 -x- Levon Arslanian 1938/ 39/ 40 / 54 Nurhan Helvacian 1978/82 George Guendjoian 1962/ 63/ 71 -x Joseph Kalemkerian Robert Zarookian 1979/85/89 Garabed Zatmajian 1931!32 / 41/ 42/ 43 Steven Merjanian 1952/ 53/ 54 1968/ 69/ 71 /72 Hmayak Hovnanian 1982/87 Megerditch Topalian 1931/ 32 / 44/ 45/ 46 / 55/ 57 /72 -x Shah Arslan 1963/ 64/65 George Mekenian *Dr. Antranig Hazarian 1983/88 Sarkis Dokemjian 1931/32/33 George Fehmian 1938/ 39 -:..John Devejian 1952/ 53/54 1968/ 69 Richard Haroutunian 1984/89 /66/67/68 -.:- Harry Ekizian 1968/69170 /38 Meguerditch Kapikian 1938/ 39/40 /55/56 Krikor Anoushian 1987/89 Murad Mikaelian 1963/64/ 65 Kourken Ketchian 1969170 Dikran Chakmakian 1931 / 41 Rupen Saddler 1953 Y ervant Kalaycioglu 1988/89 / 66175/76 Michael Vartanian 1988/89 x- Kevork Danielian 1931/34/ 38 Vahram Kebabjian 1939/ 40 Eli Bogosian 1953/ 54/ 55 Haig Varjian 1969/70 Leon Yeganian 1963/ 64/ 65 Hagop Dedeyan 1989 / 39/ 45/ 46 Hovanes Garabedian 1939/ 40/ 42 /56/85/87 Leon Boyajian 1970/71 Robert Sarafian 1963/ 64/65 Hratch Tashjian / 47 -x- Aram Jaboolian 1939/40/41 Edward Shahbazian 1953/ 54/55 1970/71/73 172/80 -x- Garabed Boyajian 1932 /42/ 43/ 44 /56/57/ 58 174175 *Served as chairman Vartan Azkhanian 1932/33 / 45/ 46/ 47 Ralph Anoushian 1953/ 54/ 55 Dickran Tufankjian 1932/ 33 / 68/ 69 / 56/ 57 Gamsar Sarafian 1932 John Chalikian 1940 -x- Harry Hintlian 1953/ 54/ 55 Asadour Yerganian 1932 Ashod Tutuian 1941/ 42/43 /56/ 57/58 OurOfficeSmtf------* Ardavazt Kouyoumjian 1933 /44/ 45/46 -x- Dr. Zaven Daderian 1954/ 55/ 56 Aram Mendikian 1933 / 47/ 50 /57/58!59 Alice Demirdjian is no stranger among us. She grew Vahram Derderian 1933 Dr. Goulaz Goulazian 1942/ 43/ 46 Jack Karagosian 1954/ 55/ 57 up in the church. Being past the ACYOA age group Aramayis Pakrodouny 1933/ 34/ 37 / 47 / 58 she sang for years in our choir, and she has a fine Vahram Manoogian 1933/ 34/41 Hovsep Kuchukian 1941 Zohrab Demirdjian 1955/ 56 soprano voice. She joined the League very early and -:. Ardashes Hampar 1934 Parsegh Allahverdian 1941/ 42/43 Samuel Melkon 1956/ 57 served with humility. Sheis currently serving as a full Krikor H. Kalousdian 1934/ 35/ 36 /44/ 45/ 46 Peter Kalemkerian 1956/ 57/ 58 time secretary in the church office, a position she has Anahid Tufankjian 1934 / 47/ 48 / 59 held for twenty six years. Harutiun Gosdanian 1934/ 35 Zareh Terzian 1942/ 43 Kegham Bogosian 1957/ 58/ 59 Rupen Gozubuyukian is our devoted sexton, and is Anna Abajian 1934 John Kouyoumjian 1943/ 44 /60/ 61/62 Alice Demirdjian forever at the beck and call of everyone, and he obliges Harutiun Harutiunian 1934 John Vakassian 1943 -x- George Sanossian 1958/59/60 with a smile. -x- Dr. Yervant Harrian 1935/ 36 John Kuyumdjian 1944/45/ 46 /61 Rupen Sumpad Vartabedian 1934/ 35/ 36 Samuel Proodian 1944/45/ 46 Jack Hajinlian 1958/ 59/ 60 Vahan Tufenkjian, the son of Anahid and the late Gozubuyukian / 37/ 40/ 41 / 47/ 48/ 49 / 61 Dikran Tufenkjian, is a part time employee, helping Vahan Tufenkjian / 42/ 43/ 44 / 50/ 51 Leo Hagopian 1958/ 59/60 whenever the occasion arises. /45/ 47/48 -x- George Bashian 1945/ 46/47 /61 /49/ 50/ 51 /48 Arthur Bostanjian 1958 / 52/ 63/ 64 Puzant Balaian 1947/ 48/ 49 Vrage Boyajian 1959/60/ 61 / 65/ 66 / 50/ 51/52 / 62 In Memor·.t; Q(Aghavni, Harry, In Memory Of Parents: Congratulations on Your 60th Anniversary Alice A r-pine Tato sian and Angel & Hagop Basmajian MR. & MRS. VAUGHN CHAMBERS Elizabeth (Tatosiall ) Yccrdmn and Kahraman & Tamar Haroutunian ARA L . YARDUM MR. & MRS. RICHARD HAROUTUNIAN In Memory of My Husband Oscar Chapootian, and Parents, Eremyah & Anna Ahahigian and Beloved Sisters ROSE CHAPOOTIAN CfJiocesaJl CfJelegates The role of a Diocesan Delegate is not a simple one. He must be knowledgeable and have the cour Diocesan Delegates 1929-1989 age of his convictions. How else can he represent his parish intelligently? Haig Khojasarian 1929-1936 Twenty-two men and women have brought honor Vahan Kurkjian 1929-1940 to our church since 1929 and others will continue to Aramayis Pakradouny 1937-1940 do so in the future. Antranig Desteian 1937-1940 \ Krikor H. Krikorian 1937-1940 The Prayer of the Cross Kevork Danielian 1941-1948 l Dr. Yervant Harrian 1941-1948 Guard us, 0 Christ our God, under the shadow of thine holy and Levon Arslanian 1941-1956 precious cross in peace. Deliver us from enemies visible and invisible. 1961-1964 Make us worthy to give thanks to thee and to glorify thee with the Harry Tatosian 1941-1972 Father and the lloly Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages. Dr. Gulaz Gulazian 1945-1960 George Bashian 1949-1956 Amen. Zareh Kapikian 1949-1956 Dr. Paylazoon Goodian 1957-1960 f/} U/ t;, Uf U/ ~1 b UJ I 'l ,j' b rl t 'ft r" U lJl n I U ll U UJ TTL UJ ~ d t (' ) 1!.. b 'f ~:· ~~ Mardiros Taraian 1957-1960 t:n1_1..11~1L- un unLpp tL U[UJUJTTLUJ~UJb fuUJ 1_/rL'f l}n{ " fui.U Sam Chapootian Shah Arslan Sumpad Vartabedian 1957-1960 Setrak Ardouny 1961-1972 '[UI'[TTL{JtUJb • 1rr~bUJ 1 Jb['tLbff bL JI.UbtpbLnJfJ flc.l 1961-1964 Edward Bashian bUJdLrl Jb • I.U rc!-UJbUJLTT ['bi.UI lfnt:nL{JtUJ.J'p 1ri.Uri.J.ULn rt L Aram J a boo !ian 1961-1968 1973-1979 cz..f!.bcz.c."h'l:- !,or tL c.trz- 1,nCf:LnJrz- UrpnJ, I.UJci-J' tL J'folUJ Samuel Chapootian 1965-1968 1981-1989 tL JI.ULfrUJtUJbu JI.UL"Ultbfr:J: /1.J'f;b: John Tembeck 1965-1979 Shah Arslan 1969-1979 1981-1989 Joseph Kalemkerian 1973-1976 The Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith. Without it there is no Resurrection. Without it there is no guarantee of eternal life with God. Indeed, without the Cross, our faith is empty. The Cross is the sign that Jesus Christ conquered the most feared enemy of humankind, death. It is the means of salvation for Zvartifptz CfLoir ------each and every believer. Because of Christ's death and Resurrection, the Cross has been freed from its ignominious position in history to be glorified and honored by all believers. The Holy Cross Church Choir was reorganized in Gedikpasha, Istanbul. 1984 with new members and was renamed the The choir has approximately 15 members and they Armenians have known the importance of the Cross for many Zvartnotz Choir. The founding members were Deacon participate each Sunday during the celebration of the generations. They have willingly shed their blood time and again as Bedros Ishanian, Alex Kasparian and Sarkis Balik Divine Liturgy. The present choirmaster is Hagop De 'I witness to their unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. ciyan. The first choirmaster was Hagop Kalfayan and deyan, with Anna Mintanciyan as the organist, and For a group of believers to take the name of the Holy Cross of the organist was Anna Mintanciyan. Arman Ezik is the chairman. .( The choir members are former residents of Istanbul The altar servers are, Deacons Krikor Anoushian, Jesus Christ for their fledgling parish, as our founders did in 1928, is (Bolsetzis) and are mostly former members of the Shant Toshikian, Melkon Adanas and Bedros Ishanian. a testament to their abiding faith in Him, and their willingness to Zvartnotz Choir of the Soorp Hovhannes Church in undergo any hardships in Ilis name. We are proud to have carried the banner of Christ. JACKIE & SHAH ARSLAN In Memory of Parents, Hovhannes & Repega Issacoulian and Husband Brant Balekjian MRS. NEVART BALEKJIAN c52ln Wistoric GVJsit c52I Wistorical Qlaqce committee in a financial bind. Throuv;h Lh<' J:t·ttl't'n~. ~ ., / ity of Hovhanes Donelian and Osgan Ilarul.ouuinu, / who each advanced $1000 to cover the rH'!'t•ssary In 1960, a new era was inaugurated payments, the planned first service in the nt•w when the Supreme Patriarch and Cathol church took place on January 6, 1929. icos of the Armenian Church visited the The choir at the first service consisted of Mardiros United States. During that historic initial Keoshaian, Samuel Emirkhanian, Dickran Tufenk visit to our shores, His Holiness, Vasken jian and Nishan Minasian. I, made two visits to the Holy Cross With the advice and consent of the Primate, the Church. It was during his second visit in remaining members ofthe parish council invited July of 1960 that the Holy Cross Church three dedicated parishioners to join the new council. became the only Armenian Church in the Thus began the Holy Cross Parish in Washington United States in which His Holiness cele Heights. brated the Divine Liturgy. On that his The first few years of the fledgling parish proved toric occasion, His Holiness presented us most trying. The economic disaster that struck the with a carved "khatch kar" which is nation, also took its toll in the financial life of Holy placed directly in front of our altar. Cross. On many an occasion, the mortgage payments Very few will ever forget that memor Thirty nine years after the first Armenian Church were borrowed from devoted parishioners until a time able day and we have tried to re-create was consecrated in the United States, a new Armenian when funds were available. it with the pictures on this page. community was organized in upper Manhattan. Some The first clergyman assigned to the parish was called it the "uptown church" to distinguish it fran-: the the Rev. Father Haroutune Sarkissian who served "(lowntown" St. Gregory. Others called it "Holy CJ'Oss until 1932. He was succeeded by Bishop Hovsep - New Yr)rk" in order not to confuse it with "Holy Cross Garabedian. In 1935 the Very Rev. Elisha Simonian - Union City". began his thirty year tenure at the church. This then is the story of the "uptown" Holy Cross The Armenian School was established in Wash Church of Armenia. It is not intended to serve a::; a ington Heights two years before the church was detailed history, but only as a reminder of the events bought. They held classes in various places and and people who have made Holy Cross dear to our finally moved to the church in 1929. The first execu hearts for these past sixty years. tive committee members were the following: Mes It all started during the period between 1925-1928 dames Yerganian, Kouyoumjian, Keoleian, Zabel when the Parish Council of the St. Gregory Armenian Aram, Vartanian, Nahigian, Mardig and Yegenian. Church on 80th Street discussed the possibility of re In 1930 the Sunday School was established. The locating the parish to uptown Manhattan. This was first group of teachers were the following headed by considered since a large number of parishioners had Satenig Doekmejian, Grace Varjabedian, Irene Ave move In Memory of Our Parents, Sarkis & Vnrtonki Snrafian In Memory of Alice Boghosian and Virginia KondaJcinu VAHAN D. SEWNY MR. & MRS. ROBEHrr SAI{Al~'IAN all see the rise of a new and g-reater Holy Cross." parish. These young men and wom<'n br·oug-hL a These were the years of the Second World War. Our youthful zest into what seemed a nevor <'!Hiing and Honor Roll showed that we sent close to 350 of our heavy chore. They were the children who had aL tended our Sunday School in the :W's and 10's. .. boys plm; a few girls to the military services. Seven of our youths never returned. They were Harry Kelekian, Walter Kaprielian and Caspar Kasparian, s! ill in Kevork Khoushnarian, Peter Samuelian, John Sara their twenties, became the youngest persons <>h•d.1•d "' - to the parish council. Our ACYOA group was l'on .... fian, John Tashjian, James Topalian, and Diran Ka.lay '~\5 jian. sidered one of the strongest church youth groups in '·"" the Diocese. .. t~· Following the war our parish began to grow. The membership increased from 306 to the unbelievable It was also during the latter part of this decade total of 1000. The annual income rose from $6,600 to that the Holy Martyrs parish in Bayside, N.Y. and ., •. $32,300. the St. Thomas parish in Tenafly, New Jersey were In 1945, the remainder of the $14,000 mortgage organized. Many of our hard working and talented was terminated, and one year later the choir released parishioners who had moved to the suburbs, left Ultll I the recording of excerpts from the Divine Liturgy. our flock to become the pillars of these new parishes. In 1948, the Rev. Fr. Arten Ashjian was appointed The fourth decade began on a historic note. On as an assistant to Rev. Simonian while continuing the occasion of his first visit to the United States, The first issue of the Church Bulletin ZVART his studies at General Theological Seminary in the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of the Ar NOTZ saw the light of day on September 1, 1929. New York City. menian Church, His Holiness, Vasken I was 1933 was the infamous year in the life of the Ar During the early 19fiO's the parish purchased the welcomed to the church by the Very Rev. Hmayag menian Church and Holy Cross in particular. The building adjoining our old redory. At the annual mem Intoyan who was serving as an assistant to Rev. Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church, lwrship mE:>eting in .January 19!)1, it was n~ solved to Simonian. During that visit, His Holiness celebrated Archbishop Ghevont Tourian wasassassinatedin our appoint a committee to explore the possibilities of build the Divine Liturgy in our church and present9d us church during services on December 24 by political ing a 1ww chm·ch. After extensive studi(~ s. this commit with a Khatch Kar (carved cross) which was placed opponents. It was a period in which fear spread t('e report(•d to a spec·ial assembly 1·eeomm('nding con directly in front of the Holy Altar. throughout the life of our parish. At the request of struction. In 1965, Bishop Simonian retired from active par the parish and with the consent of the Catholicos, The Very Hev. Yeghishe Gizirian was appointed ticipation after 30 years of service to the Holy Cross the martyred Archbishops body was interred in a as an assistant to Hev. Simonian in 1951. Church. He was then appointed Vicar-General of the newly-built mausoleum adjoining the church. The last service in the old church took place on Diocese and soon thereafter was elected as the In 1934, two women, Anahid Tufenkjian and Ann November 2, 1952 with the Primate of the Diocese, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Abajian served on the Parish Council. Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan as the celebrant. The Church. In 19:37, the entire parish council resigned due to following morning the demolition crews began their The Rev. Fr. Mamigon Vosganian was appointed internal differences of opinions. The Diocesan Coun task: It was during the period of construction that as our pastor. A short while later we were happy to cil appointed a temporary council to serve until the chureh serviees were held in the chapel of the welcome Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan to join our next election of officers. Presbyterian Chureh at 18Hth Street and St. family and take up residence in our parish house. The Church was consecrated on May 17, I9:l7 by Nicholas Avenue. For a short period a newly formed Greek parish the Patriarch's Legate Arch bishop Karekin Hov In February 195:3, the parish house was completed used our church for services every Sunday following sepian. His Grace was assisted by Bishop Hovsep and the church office was once again ready for use. our Divine Liturgy. Garabedian, Rev. Simonian, and Rev. Father Untsag The new church was consecrated by Archbishop In 1969 our church was once again a witness to the Kazanjian. Mampre Calfayan, assisted by Archbishops Tiran ordination of a priest when Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan Tn the late }\);)()'"· Hl'\'. Simonian organized tlw youth and Tirayre. The Very Rev. Yeghishe and Rev. Fr. ordained his nephew the l{ev. Father Nersess J ebejian of tlw d11ll'l'h into two gToups, the Holy Cro"" .Juniors Arten also participated. to the Holy Priesthood. and Holy ( 'ro"" Senim·"· The thmter membPrs of Llw The Rev. Father Haik Donikian was appointed as Towards the end of this decade the enrollment in .) unim·s wen' Virgillia Ashjian. Aliee (~ounulian, an assistant to Rev. Simonian in the mid '50's. In the Armenian and Sunday Schools as well as mem Samuel 1\IE:'lkon, Ar;tx Mugunlitehian, PauliuP Saha 1958 our church was the scene of a double ordination; bership in the parish began to decline due to the g·ian, Aliee T;tkoo"hian. (~t.·m·g·p Takooshian. and Gracl' on that day, the Primate, Archbishop Mampre Cal exodus to the suburbs. Varjalwdian. The ehmter members of the "enio1· group fayan ordained the Very Rev. Vasken Tatoyan and Th(' 1970's began on a happy note. The 40th Anniver \\'t•l'P l\lae ~e1·eessian. Mabel Atamian. Eclward Keh the Very Rev. Oshin Nicolian to the celibate priesthood. sary Dinner of the parish was held at the Haik & Alice yayan. Bill Tepikian. Marion Bm·samian ancl Virg:nia Hev. N icolian was then appointed as an assistant to 1\:t\'(HJkjian Auditorium. Bishop Simonian came from Atamian. ReY. Simonian. I ';tl i l'omia as the guest of honor and celebrated the The second half of this decade was notable for the Our ::;eeoncl cleeaclt> began with the slogan, "With the I >iviiH' Litw·gy at Holy Cross on this festive occasion. · help of Almighty God and with determination we shall emergence of our young people as the leaders of the /11 11/r•JJ/Ory (~f' My Beloved Husband Karnik In Memory of Nevari Keshishian MARY KABJIAN ARAM KESHISHIAN & JOHNNY, & KASARJIAN FAMILY (/our/ I ,n('/c on Ybur 60th Anniversary In Memory of Our Parents, Mihran & Hrakel Shamamian, and Brother Oscar Shamamian MIL s, M w.;. NORAYR BEDROSSIAN ZERMOOT, VASGEN, VINCENT & GRACE SHAMAMIAN GOLDMAN The combined basketball team of St. Gregory-Holy Cross won the 1970 championship of the Metropolitan Churches Sports Association. A great victory dinner held on May 15th climaxed the season. Shortly thereafter, word came from California that Bishop Elisha Simonian had died. The parish was rep resented by :Fath Mamigon Voskanian and Aram Jabool ian at the solemn funeral services. The Divine Liturgy and last unction took place on October 7, 1970 cele brated and administered by Archbishop Tiran Ner soyan. The exodus to the suburbs was in full swing. The third parish to be formed by former Holy Cross parishioners was organized in lower Westchester County as the St. James Armenian Church. Our mem bership began to dwindle. The heavy burden of leader ship remained on the shoulders of a small number. They were beginning to tire when help came in the form of new arrivals from overseas. These newcomers have now beome accustmed to the ways of America and will soon ner, which was served by the young members of the soyan, Abp. Torkom Manoogian, Abp. Sion Manoo be a bulwark for Holy Cross. parish. Holy Cross was very fortunate to have hacl gian, Very Rev. KhajagBarsamian, Very Rev. Vazken The parish saw fit to honor three of its members this outstanding clergyman in our miclst for all those Tatoyan, Very Rev. Mesrob Semerjian, Rev. Fr. with a testimonial dinner in 1971, Setrag Ardouny, years. Arten Ashjian, Rev. Fr. Paree Metjian, Rev. Fr. Var Aram Jaboolian and John Tembeck for their untiring On Dec. Rth 1979 the parish celebrated the 50th tan Jankulian, Rev. Fr. Carnig Hallajian, Rev. Fr. efforts in behaif of their church. Anniversary of its consecration, with a gala dinner Diran Papazian, and Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian. On September 15, 1974, the parish hosted a dual dance in the Kavookjian Auditorium. Over 300 persons During the 1980's Testimonial Dinners held in the celebration honoring the 45th anniversary of the attended, with many f01·mer members attending to Kachajian Auditorium have honored, Marcliros church and the 70th birthday of Archbishop Tiran commemorate this jubilee. Keosheian, Aram &· Nevart Keshishian, John Tern Nersoyan. It was a gala affair, held amid great Though many parishioners had moved to the sub beck, Eli & Zavart Boghosian, Rev. Fr. Guregh Kal jubilation. urb;;, the pari::;h continued to leacl an active life with fayan on the 25th Anniversary of his ordination. All The happy day for which we had been waiting so the participation of the remaining old timers and the former Parish Council chairmen, the 40th Anniversary impatiently finally arrived. On May 18, 1975 Haik newly arrived. of the Holy Cross League, Sam Chapootian, Rupen Kavookjian's lOOth birthday was duly observed The new Zvartnotz choir was organized in 1984 Gozubuyukian, Zvartnotz Choir, and the 80th birthday with a family-style get-together in the church audi primarily with recent arrivals from Istanbul. of Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan as well as the 60th an torium, filled to overflowing. This was strictly a The Holy Cross League and the Ladies Guild con niversary of his ordination to the priesthood. family affair, and we enjoyed it. tinued to sponsor dinneno and social events for the Just prior to the preparation of this booklet, our It was during this decade that F'r. Mamigon Vosga community. Eaeh September, a hardy group has trek community suffered a great loss when our dear Ar nian left us to serve the Armenian parish in Montreal. keel downtown to participate in the Diocesan outdoor chbishop Tiran entered into his etemal rest. The Very Rev. Arshen Aivazian was appointed as pastor "One World Festival". During these past sixty years a great many dedi in 1971, while he attended St. Vladimir's Theological In Septembct· of 1986, His Beatitude, Abp. Shnork cated men and women have given of themselves so Seminary. He was succeeded by Very Rev. Pagour Kalustyan travelled from Istanbul to consecrate the that our Holy Cross Chm·ch would flourish and Dadourian for a short period and then by Father Vartan painting for the shine of Charkhapan Soorp Ascl vac lza< 1- prosper. Many of them are no longer with us to share Megherian in 1976. zin. the joy of this day. Late in the 1970's, two pillars of our parish, Haik On a sad note, two of our assigm·d pa;;tors pa::;sed To all of them, lay ancl clergy, we owe our deepest Kavookjian and Harry Tatosian passed away. Both away during the '80s. Rev. FathPr Vartan Mt·glwrian gTatitude. We were blessed to have had them in our men contributed much to the welfare of our parish. in 1984 and Rev. Fath<•r (;un·g·h K:dl"ay:111 in 1!1~~- ]•' or midst, and we pray for their eternal rest. Their passing was a great loss for us and for the entire a brief period late in1~1NS Itt·\'. l<'al ht·t· lliratl l'apazi:111 Sixt.v years of mem01·ies h:we passed. The Holy Armenian community. served as the vi::;iting past or. ( 'ros;; parish which has prevailed through good times In June, 1979, Holy Cross joined the Diocese in hon Though om· l>ari::-;11 ll:1s llt'<'tl willuHII :1 pa;:ll>l", " and bad, continues to exist. Ten years from now, God oring Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan on the 50th Anniver number of clcrgynH·n h:t\'t• \'i:-:it<·d on ::lltHI:1_v:: to <·<·h· \\'illing, we will once again gather together to celebrate sary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood, at brate the Divitl(' Lil11t·~·)'. 'l'IH·_v ll:l\'1' lll"t"ll !lis ;Jnothet· mile;;tone. Kavookjian Hall. The Laoies' Auxiliary cooked the din- Beatitude, Abp. Sllnork 1\:illl::l y:lll, r\l1p '1'11":111 r-.;1'1" S11 bv it. In Memoryltt\.JIAN /11 /,ot'lllf/ Mt·utol"!/ of" ( Jur 1'111"('}/f:; a·nd Sister, Ni.. >fttlll, :\1"11.1'11' ,\· Su11iu ;\l'llkiiiJI, UJI(/ Sinna Balaian !\IlL ,'V l\'111~. I'IIZ:\NT Hi\LAIAN ~e Sltfifle ifCli,arkllflpllfl ~ " The first shrine of the Armenian Church dedicated played the most important role in the life of Christ by to Charkhapan Soorp Asdvadzadzin in the U.S. was being His Mother. In our prayers we frequently and dedicated in the Holy Cross Church in W~G. the paint constantly ask for Her intercession because she com ing of St. Mary with the infant Jesus from the historic pletely submitted to God's will when she was m;ked. Charkhapan Shrine of Armash (a village near She showed the greatest humility and patience in her Adapazar, Turkey) was mtistically reproduced by thP daily life and exhibited an heroic stamina under the artist Simon Samsonian. most trying circumstances at the Crucifixion of Her His Beatitude, Archbishop Shnork Kalustyan, the Son. Her picture with Baby ,Jesus in her arms decorates Patriarch of the Armenians in Turkey was invited for the main altar of the Armenian Churches. the dedication services. He consecrated the painting In historic Armenia and its surroundings they still during evening vespers on September 13, 1986. The have numerous shrines dedicated to Soorp Asdvadzad following day on the Feast ofthe Exaltation of the Holy zin who is also referred to as Charkhapan because char Cross His Beatitude celebrated the Divine Liturgy in or evil does not exist near Her. The most famous of the presence of a large number of faithful. Since that these shrines was the Shrine of Armash, a village day, it has become a tradition to bless madagh on this nearby Adapazar, Turkey where a miraculous picture feast day annually. of Soorp Asdvadzadzin- referred as Charkhapan was Charkhapan is one of the adjectives given to St. kept. Mary, Soorp Asdvadzadzin, who is them ost venerated The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was saint in the Orthodox as well as in the Roman Catholic the traditional date for the annual pilgrimage to visit Church. She heads the list of the saints because She the shrine where numerous miracles had been witnes- ~e ~a dies c)lluxiliary LADIES AUXILIARY COMMITIEE The Ladies' Auxiliary Society of the Holy Cross CHAIRPERSONS OF THE Church was organized in May, 1931. Through the LADIES' AUXILIARY years this stellar organization has faithfully served Zabel Y erganian, first chairman the parish in many capacities whenever called upon. 1931 Lucig Keoleian From its inception the women of the group have 1932-1933 Arshalouy::; Kouyoumjian been the backbone of the successful annual Bazaars. 1934-1937 Asdghig Ignatius 1938-1~141 In addition to serving Holy Cross, the women have Aghavni Tatosian also aided functions sponsored by St. Vartan Ca 1942-1947 1955-1956 thedral. In recent years the society has lent its sed through the intercession of Soorp Asclvaclzadzin. to pray for the inte1·cession of the Holy Mother for the N evart Malian 1950-1952 assistance to the One World Festival, the Bi-Centen The shrine to which the famous theological seminary fulfillment of their wishes. Ormanian, in his Az Manishag Kouga::;ian 1952-1953 nial festival and numerous gala events of the parish. of Armash was associated, pel"ished clm-ing tht• 1915 kabadoom, mentions that the income of this church Anna Taraian 1957 The women meet regularly once a month at a genocide along with the miraculous picture. was so high that part of it wa~ allocated for the upkeep Asdghig Kaishian 1958-1960 luncheon in the church auditorium, and present a The first shrine dedicated to Charkhapan was in the of the Arma~h Seminary. Mari Barberian 1961-1967 cultural program. Without exaggeration it can be town ofSoorghat in Crimea, Russia. When the Ottoman Soorp Ohan Vosguperan Church was razed by a fire Vartiter Darson 1968-1969 said that the Holy Cross Ladies' Auxiliary is the Emperor Sultan Mehmet II conquered Constantinople in HlOO. The miraculous picture of Charkhapan was Haigouhi Markarian 1970 backbone of this parish. in 145:3, he brought Armenians from Crimea to his sawd by Father Ari~take::; Ta~hjian and with the decree Mary Tukdarian 1971-1972 newly conquered city and had them settled in the dis of Patriarch Ormanian it was placed on the 1·ight altar Sona Aharonian 1973-1977 tricts of Karagumruk and Salmatomruk. of the nearby Holy Archangels Church in Balat, l::;tan Marie N orarevian 1978-1980 These Amernians brought with them the \·ene1·atecl bul. V artouhi V artoukian 1981 miraculous picture of Chm·khapan Soorp Asclvaclzad Until now, divine liturgy is still celebrated for pil Arax Mirj an ian 1982 to present zin, from the church in Som·ghat and placed it in their grims on Thursdays in this church. The date of the houses of worship. We find this picture placed in Soorp annual pilgrimage to this Shrine is the Fea::;t of the Ohan Vosguperan (St. John the Chrysoc;tom) Church Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Thi::; Shrine is also refer which was built in 1827 in Km·agumruk. red to as Poker (small) Arma::;h because it has been This church was the official Shrine of Charkhapan, fulfilling the needs of tho::;e who could not travel to and Thursdays were the days of weekly pilgTimage. Armas h. Armenians and even non-Christians visited thi,; abode Best Wishes From MICHAEL HALEBIAN ELI & ZAVART BOG08IAN Ft. Lauderdale, Floridn In Memory Of Baidzar Kapikian, Levon & Mihran Bazikian, rrnnpliments of Matador Chemical C(Wf!. My Parents, Kaloust & Anna Kapikian GREGORY BOGOSIAN, Pr<·s. May God Bless Our Wonderful Holy Cross Church ZAREH KAPIKIAN ~ol~Cross9league HOLY CROSS LEAGUE COMMITTEE ('ile c':JlnJlual Picnic The Holy Cross League exemplifies dedication, always wholeheartedly supported and performed devotion and diligence. as one. One of the highlights each year has been Since its inception, in 1944, league members have The eonstant spirit of togetherness has nurtured the Annual Holy Cross Picnic. Even though become involved in many areas and numerous activ us throughout the years. The league has been for the threat of rain is always present, the years ities with a universal object in mind to sustain Holy tunate in having at its helm conseionable chair have been good to us and we have been Cross Church and for the betterment of the parish. persons with charisma and ereativity. forced indoors only a few times. The day of These loyal women, have actively planneJ and Holy Cross League has many offspring in the the picnic is one when old friends come to executed dinners, plays, fashion shows, card parties, metropolitan ehun·hes and it is pleasing to mention gether under a pleasant atmosphere, eat bazaars, picnics, one-world festivals, theatre parties that their projects are carried on in true Holy Cross and drink and have a good time. and New Year's Eve affairs. Holy Cross League has tradition. However, besides all those attending the picnic enjoying themselves are a group of The women who have led this group are the following: dedieated men and women who are behind the scenes, preparing, cooking, selling and being generally useful. 1944 - League was fomwd H);i7-HlGO - Akaby Vmtabedian For many years in the 40's the picnic was Alice Bashian 19()1 - Mary Azarian held at a grove on the palisades overlooking 1945 - Alice Bashian HHi2 - Marguerite Shabazian the George Washington Bridge. 1946 - Nevair Shahdanian 19G:~; - Huth Sanossian The locale has moved many times and in 1947 - E~ther Tashjian 1~JG4 - Sona Marie As~adourian recent years it has been held on the grounds 1948 - Alice Goulazian 19G5 - Akaby Vartabedian of sister ehurches in New Jersey. 1949 - Mary Gasparian 19G(i-1~lfi7 - Anne Moscato 1950 - Elizabeth Bostanjian 19G8-19fi9 - Adeline Tegnazian 1951 - Victoria Hovasapian 1970-l~ml - Mm·ion Barsamian 1951-1954 - Virginia Hintlian 1980-1987 - Zavart Bogosian 1955 - Esther Tashjian 1988 to present - Malvine Pakradooni 1956 - Marguerite Shabaziarf In Memory Of Our Beloved Husband & Father, Rev. Fr. Guregh Kalfayan In Memory of Our Loved Ones YERETZKIN SHAKEH, KEVORK, GARO, MR. & MRS. JAMES HAROUTUNIAN KAREN & CHRIS KALFAYAN In Loving Memory Of Grandparents, Lousaper & Simon Kachajian LEV ON & ARMINE ALTIPARMAKIAN ~e ~emoiial'Wi.lldows ------~ePews MIC!flll:l 8EKNU:tAN DDNIITCO BY IAIHRAN KALEMI(~R.IAN ASI'.OOUR ER6ANtlfN 19JI-195Z ftllll..l-fllS. CEVON 11/l 51/INIAN tBfO f. -I 947" 1878- 19J8 PONIITEO IJ Y IN ~oU:MORIUH HAt:rOP TfM8tKJIAH IN IAEMORIIJM The beautiful memorial windows in our church b.R. E,.MR5 . ./0HN KIIRNI6 HI/GOP.;_ PAKIS JA800l/AN llJ 81 -19'Z7 JHIIHIH 1,,1>11/JU/u.f VAKIIS5111N were the work of a well known concern in the metro politan area. Permit us to describe and introduce IN I.(EI-1011./U/tl IN MEMOR/U/oll DONII fED 8'( OONII TEO 8Y Kll.iKOR J memory of Aramays Pacradoony and was donated INNIE/oi/ORIU'"f DONATeD 8Y l'lfiCHA E L 80'1'11) !liN OONfiTt!O 8Y by his widow Mrs. Ankine Pacradoony. tff!6HIN~ KOUMJ lfl N PARSEGH €.. 0/KRAAIOLJH/ 1888-!945 ONNIK t beautiful setting with Nerses Shnorhaly as the cen OONIITEO 8'1 /IJ ME.MOR.IIJM ()ONIITt.D BY OONII T~D iJ'( tral motif. This is to the memory of Boghos IIRSHIIIS OERMENJ/AN HllG-OP, OIROUHI, UIION ltii._(..,IH.ONW/G 1(1/0EMifiN IIIOH II L 00 S K II £l: wt K.t R M/>( 811TZ.flNifiN Markarian. Mr. and Mrs. Haig Markarian were the generous contributors. .MIHRRN VIIRJII8EOIIIN tf1160P HIIL£.811/N fAill!r ( VAilTRNO(}SH HIUMAN /)ON II TEO 8-.' On the left side again facing the altar and from 1818- 1954 1891- 1944 f81JQ-1947 18 9/J -1950 ltf/l. F.., MRS. M/INOO' fAJIG/11-1 /IIIli the front of the church, the first window shows Christ carrying the cross to Calvary. This is the gift H/IR.DI/T'IIIN NAKASHIAN 1/oJ ME.M OR/I),._. IN AllEfVIOR rcJfVI IN Mt.MORIVI-f 1871- 1753 Hlf~OVrVIJE ~Z/IR.OV/11 OtiUIN· 1<11 LllJ Ill /J OICk.RAN £,. A£TR I I< of Mrs. Mesrob Avakian in memory of her parents CH!It<:M IHo!.lltN JIIMilKOROZII'lN Avedis and Vernon Avedisian. To the memory of Baghdasar Kazazian, Mr. and ALTCE. 1\11/l(f/fHIAW OONII TED 8'1' IN IVIEAAORIUM OOAIItT£0 8'/ 1908-19TB MR. l.,f'IIIH. S.M. IIROOUN't' MIIR.OIQOS 611 DOlAN MA/JOO 6 i>~R.OE.JUAIJ Mrs. Samuel Kazazian have donated the second ( CJIE.>Jil.OUSHTX/) window showing St. Gregory the Illuminator. The last window showing- the heroic fig-ure of St. 'r'Efi.IIIUJT JRHRki/IW cLLOJ OOURtiiiJ Zllkill!V IINTRII Al/6 I)ESTE.tlt/J IIOVRIVIJE' S ISJAC~lJCI/IAl 1879- 19t3 1891- 19'l7 187Z -1951 18 E'Z- 194'Z Vartan is the gift of Mr. Charles B. Bedrossian in memory of his parents Sarkis and Buyzar Bedrossian. ./DtOJ 60R.C:r01liiiN OONIITEO BY IN MEfufO/t.JC)M 1"-' ME.MORitJ~ We are indebted to the kind people named above 189(- "45 Mil. t..I>AIIS.I.flt7Cf{(J( AllfS:S/6 .RU/!015 ~fVIARIItM 6/IRIIIJE.O l.. FELOil 6Ut.OVJtlff41 for their generosity. Not only have they honored a ~TOt OtJK I A IV loved one but they have also contributed to make Holy HR/6 KIJLE8)/AW DOAIIITED 8'1' OONII TfQ ~y /)OAI/f TEO .... Cross the beautiful church it deserves to be. 1874- 1#)4~ Mll.l, Mll.K/?ti Listed above are the names of the thoughtful Holy Cross parishioners who have been so kind as to donate the pews which grace our church. Also listed are those dear departed whose living kin saw fit to perpetuate their memory in this fitting manner. In Memory Of My Son Caspar M. Kasparian In Loving Memory of In Memory Of My Beloved Parents, In Loving Memory Of Our Parents, MRS. NELLY KASPARIAN Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan, Husband Armen and Brother Souren Avak & Araxy Dakesian, and Irving & Eva Tellit Dear Friend and Incomparable Teacher ARAX G. MIRJANIAN JERRY & MABEL TELLIT In Loving Memary Of Parents, NONA BALAKIAN Garabed & Azad Alamian and In Loving Memory of Acabie Krikorian In Memory Of My Husband Nazar & Jenieve Mikaelian Congratulations THE KRIKORIAN FAMILY Hatchik Simonian & Loved Ones ELIZABETH & TONY MIKAELIAN MR. & MRS. DAVID DAVIDIAN & FAMILY DORIS SIMONIAN Congratulatio£LS toCJ-loly-Cross O£Lits 60th GA.nrliversary ---- ' Compliments of KRIKOR ANOUSHIAN & MOTHER VICTORIA ANOUSHIAN c II ~· \1 , if,__ ff . n ,;. TOM & ARPY GALLO l -If ,- '\ ,,,' -· -~ Jt• !.~- t -~ In Me'mory Of' My Mother 'lit. , • - : ,~'< . I : ' ; I :l t , ARAM GOZUBUYUKIAN . I !It ' '' -~ ~ ' I , - In Memory Of My Husband Vahan Norarevian MRS. MARIE NORAREVIAN MRS. HANNUM MARKARIAN Compli·ments Of' 60TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE MR. & MRS. MAHTIN & AZNIV MANUELIAN Sam Chapootian, Chaim1an Hobert Zarookian DOLOHES Z. LIEBMANN Hobert S;ll'afian Shah Ar~lan A1·am Gozuhuyukian H a g-op lT I'_van Arax G. Mi1:janian CAROL & HENHY LOSHIGIAN ( Pari~h ( 'ouncil Chairman) ( Chail'lacly Women's Guil< 1) Krikor Anoushian Mah·ine Pakraclooni In Loving Hnnembm.nce c~l Bar.wun Barsa1nian, ( 'harks c;aralwdian (Chairlady and Son-In-LtCIUJ James S. Kopak.j i.an .hum·s Haroutunian Holy Cross Leag-ue) MRS. YERANOUHI BARSAMIAN lV1 icha(' l v~utan ian Dorothy Chapootian Hagop Decleyan Marion Haroutunian WALTER KAPRIELIAN & FAMILY Yen·ant Kantar· Marie Ur~'an :-.Joray1· U t·y~m Alice Deminljian Hichard Hanmtunian .Joseph Kalemkerian In MenW'Y?J Of Our Moth el'.'i Zaqine Gozulmyukian & L/l('i lh·yan (Booklet Chairman) MR. & MHS. HAGOP URYAN Yen·ant Kalayeiog-lu In J.~oving Memory ~t' Mi1:jc111 Ki~· ian, Be!Ol'ed Hu sba11d and Father, and Mothfr, Areknaz Margossia11 ROSE, SOSIE & VIKEN KIHIAN MIL 8.- 1\WS. 1>1 ItA;-; ISI\:E-:\DEIUA:--.1 Patrorz.s tpnerz.ds VAHAN & BERGUHI BAKALIAN In Memory Of a Dear Friend, Bishop Elisha H. Simonian In Memory of My Parents, Hagop & Srpouhi ALICE & DENISE DEMIRDJIAN GARO PILAVIAN In Memory Of Loved Ones SIRVART ARSLANIAN In Mento/'!! Of' Mutliel' Vi111111ii Kidikyw1 MR. & MRS. MIRIJOHN GIVELEKIAN MR. & MHS. YEl~VANT KANTA:rr In Memory Of My Husband Hagop, and Parents Haroutune & Kohar Topalian & Family In Loving Memory of My Husband Haig Jevahirjian MRS. LOUSIN H. CHOLAKIAN ARPINE JEVAHIRJIAN MARIAN PARSEKIAN DR. RICHARD E. MIKAELIAN In Memory Of My Parents, Vahram & Annik Kessisian GREGORY ZORTHIAN MALVINE PAKRADOONI ;MR. & MRS. OSCAR KURKJIAN In Loving Memory of Parsegh Hachikian In Memory Of Loved Ones MR. & MRS. MUNAG HACHIKIAN & FAMILY MR. & MRS. HENRY SANOSSIAN MR. & MRS. NORAYR URYAN In Loving Memory of GJJoosters Kevork & Annig Garabedian JACK ABAJIAN In Loving Memory of REV. & MRS. ARTEN ASHJIAN Melkon. Kohar & Melik Ohanesian MARGARET MAROOTIAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thi::; booklet could not have been completed without the a::;~istance of a few individual::;. I wi~h to express my appreciation to Charle::; Garabe dian for ::;upplying photos of recent events, and to Krikor Anou::;hian for supplying the material for the ~tory of the Shrine of Charkhapan. Special thank::; also to Arax Mirjanian for arranging for the messages from the public ofticiak ·ca Thank~ also to Alice Deminljian without whose help i this booklet woulcl have had many blank spaces. ~ And finally my appreciation to Louise Kalemkerian ~ ~ who wrote mate1·ial and gave encouragement to com £ plete this task. 1 Joseph Kalemkerian ~ a; Booklet Chairman :>! October 29, 1989 .s