Церковь Св. Марии (Вашингтон, США)
| Церковь Св. Марии (Вашингтон, США) | |
| St. Mary’s Armenian Church (Washington, USA) | |
| Руководитель: | Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian |
| Состояние: | Действующая церковь |
| Адрес: | 4125 Fessenden Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20016 |
| Телефон/Факс: | (202) 363-1923, Fax: (202) 537-0229 |
| Эл. почта: | derhayr@stmarydc.org |
| Ссылки: | http://www.armenianchurch.net/parishes/info.php?parishid=4 http://www.armenianchurch.net/diocese/clergy/info.php?clergyid=4 |
Washington, DC St. Mary Church
Washington, DC St. Mary’s Armenian Church
Metro Area: Washington, DC
WebSite: www.stmaryaac.org Pastor: Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian
History
Established: 1932—35 Consecrated: November 10, 1963
Sanctuary: The parish owns its permanent sanctuary, which is the original one. The parish built a school annex, which opened September 1, 1981. Major benefactors include Vartan and Mariam Manouelian, Mihran and Zabel Mesrobian, Nishan and Manoush Hintlian, Julie Oskoian, Hermine O'Reily, Philip and Oghda O'Gulian, Haiganoush Hatzakordzian Baker, and William Docter.
Important Events: The parish helped commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at the National Cathedral with the grandson of President Woodrow Wilson in April 1975. In February 1989, the parish hosted a diplomatic banquet between Vazken I, Catholicos of All Armenians, and Karekin II, Catholicos of the Holy Sea of Cilicia, to thank the United States for its support following the 1988 earthquake. The Parish hosted the Diocesan Assembly in 1980; the Choir Association Assembly in 1967, 1984, and 1997; and the ACYOA Sports Weekend in 1997. The parish has also hosted receptions for Armenian Republic President Levon Ter Petrossian and British Baroness Carolyn Cox.
St. Mary's ACYOA Chapter Hosts General Assembly and Sports Weekend
Young Armenian musicians play at White House
Statistics
Armenians in general area: 7,000
Estimated number of members: 800
Dues-paid members: 246
Average number of sacraments: Baptisms: 19 Weddings: 6 Funerals: 7
(Figures from 2001) Pastors Deacon Krikor Vosganian 1950s: Very Rev. Fr. Karekin Kazanjian 1960s; Very Rev. Fr. Paren Avedikian 1967—68; Most Rev. Abp. Papken Varjabedian 1969—75; Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalavjian 1976—present Parish Council Souny Kodjanian, Chairman Dr. Vladimir Shekoyan, Vice Chairman Roseanne Alexander, Secretary Dr. Socrates Boyajian, Assistant Secretary Jerry Hekimian, Treasurer Berj Kalayjian, Assistant Treasurer Council Members: Suzan Ohanian Delegates: Saro Kalayjian, Dean Shahinian
Church Schools
Sunday School: 58 students
Church Publications
Shnorhali, a monthly newsletter Parish Organizations
Women's Guild founded in 1932, 100 members; ACYOA Seniors founded in 1977, 30 members; ACYOA Juniors founded in 1982, 30 members; Choir founded in 1948, 55 members; Junior Choir/Bell Choir, 12 members; Senior Citizens Group, 30 members; Bible Study, 20 members; Three M Adult Fellowship, 50 members; Young Couples Group, 20 members; Board of Stewards, 20 members; One Youth Coordinator
Rev. Fr. Vertanes Kalayjian St. Mary’s Armenian Church
4125 Fessenden St. NW Washington, DC 20016
Telephone: (202) 363-1923 Fax: (202) 537-0229 E-mail: DerHayr@stmaryDC.org St. Mary�s Armenian Church 4125 Fessenden Street, N.W. Washington DC 20016 United States Tel: (202) 363-1923 Fax: (202) 537-0229
