Церковь Сурб Акоб (Ричмонд)
Церковь Сурб Акоб (Ричмонд) | |
Церковь Св. Акопа | |
St. James Armenian Church (Richmond) | |
Дата основания: | 1956 |
Руководитель при регистрации: | Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan |
Адрес: | 834 Pepper Ave. Richmond, VA 23226 |
Телефон/Факс: | (804) 282-3818; Fax: (804) 285-3833 |
Эл. почта: | stjamesva@stjamesva.org |
Ссылки: | http://www.armenianchurch.net/parishes/info.php?parishid=65 http://www.stjamesva.org ; http://www.armenianchurch.net/diocese/clergy/info.php?clergyid=67 |
History
Established: 1956 Consecrated: September 9, 1958
Sanctuary: The parish owns its permanent sanctuary, which is not the original one. The parish built a cultural center, which opened on November 11, 1995. Major benefactors include Alexan Aprahamian, Avedis Aprahamian, Jack Aprahamian, Charles Ashjian, David Adamian, Nick Baronian, Alex Dedeian, Nazar Egelanian, Aram Karabedian, Henry Magarian, Robert Magarian, Simon Moughamian, Gerry Sharigian, and Zadoor Soghian.
Important Events: The parish celebrated its 10th, 25th, and 30th anniversaries.
Diocesan Clergy Grows with New Priest Ordinations, New Pastor Assignments
Statistics
Armenians in general area: 500
Estimated number of members: 325
Dues-paid members: 94 Pastors Rev. Fr. Boghos Manoukian, 1957-67; Rev. Fr. Arsen Barsamian, 1967-91; V. Rev. Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian, 1991-93; V. Rev. Fr. Nareg Berberian, 1994-2000 Parish Council Charles Ashjian, Chairman John Baronian, Vice Chairman Gregory Boyajian, Secretary Nubar Ozbalik, Assistant Secretary Steven Barsamian, Treasurer Rob Norris, Assistant Treasurer Council Member: Vardan Gyurjyan Delegate: John Baronian
Church Schools
Sunday School: 15 students
Armenian School: 10 students
Church Publications
Sevan newsletter Parish Organizations
ACYOA Juniors, 12 members; Senior Citizens Group, 20 members; Bible Study, 10 members
Rev. Fr. Hovsep Karapetyan St. James Armenian Church
834 Pepper Ave. Richmond, VA 23226
Telephone: 804-282-3818 Fax: 804-285-3833 E-mail: dntigran@yahoo.com