As
Primate of the Eastern Diocese for a quarter of a century, he was our most
important and visible figure: the vigorous, compassionate, always impressive
face of the Armenian Church of America—familiar to thousands of people across
this country. He
was a man of towering stature among New York City’s faith and ethnic
communities: a fixture in the city’s ecumenical and interfaith circles
throughout the 1970s and ‘80s, who built enduring relationships with the
political and religious leaders of the day.
Eventually,
he departed our Diocese to become the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. But the
legacy of Archbishop Torkom Manoogian would endure among us—and continues to
inspire even after his death in October of 2012.
Torkom
Srpazan will always be celebrated as a beautiful, poetic voice of our people,
advocating for our national aspirations, while embodying the great Armenian
civilization that has bestowed works of profound art and spirituality on world
culture.
The
Eastern Diocese is hosting a special celebration of this remarkable life and
legacy on Sunday, February 9, at New York’s St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and
Diocesan Complex.
The
day will begin with the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by our current Primate,
Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. A luncheon and program devoted to Archbishop
Torkom’s legacy, titled “Patriarch, Primate, and Poet,” will begin at 1 p.m. in
Haik and Alice Kavookjian Auditorium.
The
public is cordially invited to join in this celebratory occasion. Reservations
are now being taken for the luncheon, with a deadline of February 2. Click here
to view a flyer with reservation information.
Scripture
of the Week
Is
58:13-59:7
1
Tim 4:12-5:10
Jn
3:13-21
Prayer
of the Week
Christ,
guardian of all creatures, let your right hand be a shadow over me day and
night, tarrying at home and traveling, sleeping and rising, that I may never
fail. Have mercy upon your creatures, and upon me, a great sinner. Amen.
Upcoming
Saints & Feasts
23
January: St. Vahan of Goghtn
25
January: Holy Fathers Athanasius and Cyril
Eastern
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
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