Церковь Сурб Аствацацин (Ливингстон, США)
| Церковь Сурб Аствацацин (Ливингстон, США) | |
| Армянская Апостольская Ортодоксальная Церковь Св. Марии | |
| St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church Soorp Asdvadsadsin (Livingston, New Jersey) | |
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| Дата основания: | 1926 |
| Руководитель: | Преп. Шнорк Souin |
| Конфессии: | Армянская апостольская церковь |
| Состояние: | Действующая церковь |
| Адрес: | В. Mt. Приятный, 200, Ливингстон, Нью-Джерси, 07039, США |
| Телефон/Факс: | (973) 533-9794; Факс: (973) 992-0458 |
| Эл. почта: | stmary@verizon.net, dershnork@verizon.net |
Содержание
История
St. Mary Armenian Church is located in Livingston New Jersey, and is part of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, which itself is under the jurisdiction of the See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the Catholicos of all-Armenians, His Holiness, KAREKIN II, the Supreme Patriarch.
The parish is comprised of approximately 200 families living in Northern New Jersey who travel from Essex, Morris, Sussex, Union and Somerset Counties on a regular and weekly basis to worship and participate in the various social, cultural and educational ministries available.
She is now the 13th largest parish of the Eastern Diocese and is flourishing with a variety of activities for all ages. The Armenian Church is an ancient apostolic church whose origins extend back to the preaching and ministry of Christ's apostles, Thaddeus and Bartholomew in the first century. Armenia became the first Christian nation when King Trdat III was baptized by St. Gregory the Illuminator in the year 301AD.
The Armenian Church is an Orthodox Church and is in Communion with the 5 Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Coptic, Syrian, Ethiopian (Tewahdo) and Malankara (or The Syrian Orthodox in India). St. Mary began from humble origins, taking care fo the spiritual needs of the Newark Armenian Community following the bleak years after WW1.
Her work and ministry is centered in and focused on the continued celebration of the Divine Liturgy on a weekly basis. The Divine Liturgy, as the source and goal of our Christian experience, is the High Point for both our life and the life of the Church as we gather around the Lord's Table as the Body of Christ offering Glory. Praise and Thanksgiving to the True God and Saviour, Jesus Christ who is glorified with His Father and Holy Spirit, now and always and forever, Amen.
Established: 1926 Consecrated: January 2, 1950, for the site in
Sanctuary: The parish owns its permanent sanctuary, which is not its original one. The original church building was bought in Irvington, NJ, in 1949. In 1973 the church bought the Mt. Olive Church at its current site. The sanctuary and complex was rebuilt after being destroyed by arson on March 26, 1980.
Важные события:
- Archbishop Shnork Kaloustian
- Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, visited in November 1984.
- The church celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1975 and the 60th anniversary of its Women's Guild in 1988.
Статистика
Armenians in general area: 1,000
Estimated number of members: 320
Dues-paid members: 181
Average number of sacraments: Baptisms: 6 Weddings: 4 Funerals: 3
(Figures from 2001)
Пасторы
- V. Rev. Fr. Shnork Kaloustian, 1948-53;
- V. Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Gizirian, 1953-57;
- V. Rev. Fr. Oshin Nicolian, 1957-58;
- Rev. Fr. Mampre Kouzouian, 1958-70;
- Rev. Fr. Ari Kehyaian, 1970-71;
- V. Rev. Fr. Houssig Bagdasian, 1971-92;
- Rev. Fr. Arshen Aivazian, 1992-2002
Приходской совет
- Dr. Toros Kapoian, Chairman
- Joe Barmakian, Vice Chairman
- Laura Schillizzi, Secretary
- John Kosko, Treasurer
- Rafi Krikorian, Assistant Treasurer
- Council Members: Jack Berberian, Albert Chamberjian, Lisa Krolian, Ray Pelaez, Tom Topalian, Nancy Zoraian
- Delegates: Berc Araz, Roy Stepanian
Церковно-приходские школы
- Воскресная школа: 70 учеников
- Армянская школа: 27 учеников
Публикации церкви
- Gantegh, ежемесячный информационный бюллетень
Приходские организации
- Women's Guild founded in 1928, 38 members;
- ACYOA Juniors, 7 members;
- Choir, 18 members;
- Bible Study, 12 members
