Welcoming New Community Friends from Syria and Iraq
On Friday 17 April 2015, a dinner was held in the Edgarian hall presided by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian to welcome newly-arrived Armenian families from Syria and Iraq
Annual Educational Scholarship Awarded
Michelle Darbinian, the top-ranking student in HSC Armenian was the worthy recipient of the 2014 Armenian Apostolic Church Educational Scholarship
Diarentarach Celebrations @ CHR
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated Diarentarach or Trndez (Candlemas) with Bishop Haigazoun Najarian celebrating the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 14 February 2015
Divine Liturgy Celebrated on Vartanants
On Thursday 12 February 2015 the Divine Liturgy was celebrated on the Feast of St Vartan the Captain and his 1036 Companions
Diocese Honours our Primate’s Jubilee Anniversary
A 40 year milestone of dedicated service to the Armenian Apostolic Church, a befitting reception took place to honour His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian on the anniversary of his ordination into the holy priesthood 40 years to the day.
More than 30 dignitaries including Heads of Churches and Members of Parliament with 320 community faithful attended the Gala Banquet, a testimony to the high-esteem in which the Primate is held, gained during these short two years as the head of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand.
On this auspicious occasion, His Grace Bishop Vardan Navasardyan from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated representing His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The Diocese also welcomed Diramayr Makruhi Najarian from the United States as well as a number of other international and interstate guests who flew in for the event to honour Bishop Najarian.
Click to read about the Gala Banquet.
For a copy of the Commemorative Book contact the Church office on 9419-8056 or church@armenian.com.au
Events on the Feast of St Stephen – 28 December 2014
On Sunday 28 December 2014 before the start of the Divine Liturgy His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian consecrated the new wooden handcrafted doors of the Church of Holy Resurrection with the Holy Muron (oil).
ACYA Juniors Christmas Mission
On Friday 19th of December, the ACYA Junior Committee held their second Annual Youth Christmas Party. The night turned out to be a great success with a turnout of over 120 people. Entertained by DJ KP & Aris V, the youth had the time to celebrate with their friends and enjoy some great beats!
A delicious sausage sizzle was also served on the night.
It was great to see the Armenian youth come together on a fantastic night having the opportunity to meet other Armenians strengthening the community and the church family. The amount of gifts donated for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal was overwhelming and can guarantee to bring a little light to children less fortunate than us during this festive season! Overall the night was a great success and a stepping stone to the other events waiting in 2015!
Posted by ACYA Juniors Committee
Prayers for Sevak Simonian: Sunday 2 November
The Clergy and parishioners of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection call on our community friends to join in prayer for the safety of a young Armenian man, Sevak Simonian who has been missing since 20 October 2014.
At this difficult time, let us pray together for Sevak, his family and the police search rescue for God’s merciful care, protection, leading and comfort.
A prayer service will held on Sunday 2 November at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection, Chatswood starting 10.30 a.m. We hope that Sevak is found safe and has joined his family before then.
Blessing of Armenian Teachers
On Sunday 19 October for the first time, on the occasion of the Holy Translators, more than 40 Armenian school teachers were invited to attend Holy Mass at the Church of Holy Resurrection. His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian offered his blessing upon the teachers, through whom generations have and continue to be educated.
The commemoration of the Holy Translators focuses on the creation of the Armenian alphabet (406AD) and on the accomplishments of the Holy Translators. Saint Mesrob Mashdots, the founder of the alphabet, and Catholicos Sahag, together with some of their students, translated the Bible.
Click to read and see more photos.
Bp Haigazoun Najarian on the Armenian Church Myanmar
On 30 September 2014, the first Pontifical Visit by His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians to Yangon, Myanmar became a historical event for the 150 year old Armenian Apostolic Church of St John the Baptist. His Holiness was accompanied by His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian, Primate of the Diocese of Australia and Pontifical legate of Asia and the Far East and an international delegation.
As the city’s oldest church, consecrated in 1863 a special ceremony was held to unveil a “Blue Plaque,” or historical marker, identifying St John the Baptist Armenian Apostolic Church as a heritage site. It is the third beneficiary of a larger project by the Yangon Heritage Trust to highlight the city’s expansive colonial architecture.
Click to read more on the heritage status.
AN INTERVIEW WITH BISHOP HAIGAZOUN NAJARIAN ON THE ISSUES FACING THE CHURCH
The Armenian Church of Yangon has been subject to news reports for the unlawful management of the church and its property by an overseer (non-Armenian) who had misrepresented himself as an ordained priest of the Anglican Church.
Bishop Haigazoun Najarian candidly answered questions in an interview conducted by Mr Nishan Basmajian following the trip to Myanmar in which he gives an account on the mission of the Pontifical Visit.
Click to read his interview in Armenian.
