Церковь Св. Марии (Вашингтон, США)

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Церковь Св. Марии (Вашингтон, США)
St. Mary’s Armenian Church (Washington, USA)
Дата основания: 1932—35
Руководитель: Преп. Вертанес Каляджян
Состояние: Действующая церковь
Адрес: Фессенден-стрит, 4125, Вашингтон, округ Колумбия, 20016, США
Телефон/Факс: (202) 363-1923; Факс: (202) 537-0229
Эл. почта: derhayr@stmarydc.org; DerHayr@stmaryDC.org
Ссылки: http://www.armenianchurch.net/parishes/info.php?parishid=4 http://www.armenianchurch.net/diocese/clergy/info.php?clergyid=4

История

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.

Важные события:

  • 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;
    • 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.

Статистика

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)

Пасторы

  • 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

Приходской совет

  • 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

Церковно-приходские школы

  • Воскресная школа: 58 учеников

Публикации церкви

  • Шнорали, ежемесячный информационный бюллетень

Приходские организации

  • 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
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