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On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary.

On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary.

In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D.

The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation.

The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass.

St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in Cyprus before coming to America); and Lucy Horenian, the daughter of Avedis Atashian. The other two men were Amrah Bayram and Harry Parparian.

Following the citations, the children of the church presented a gift to the pastor, Archpriest Aram Stepanian, to be given to the orphaned children of Armenia.

On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary. In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D. The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation. The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass. St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in [...]
On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary. In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D. The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation. The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass. St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in [...]
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VIP Forums Group Top VIP VIP Ultra Club Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 12,055 Rep Power: 67	St. Stephen’s Church of Hartford and New Britain»Celebrates»90th Anniversary On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary. In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D. The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation. The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass. St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in Cyprus before coming to America); and Lucy Horenian, the daughter of Avedis Atashian. The other two men were Amrah Bayram and Harry Parparian. Following the citations, the children of the church presented a gift to the pastor, Archpriest Aram Stepanian, to be given to the orphaned children of Armenia. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary. In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D. The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation. The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass. St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in [...] On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated»its 90th anniversary. On Sun., Nov. 15, 2015, St. Stephen’s Armenian Church of Hartford and New Britain—the second oldest Armenian church in the United States—celebrated its 90th anniversary. In commemoration, His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Primate of the Eastern Prelacy, and His Grace Anoushavan Tanielian, vicar»general,»celebrated the Ancient Mass of the Armenian Church.»Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity in the year 301 A.D. The mass was followed by a banquet at the Farmington Club, with a large number of members in attendance. A proclamation was read from Governor»Dannel»Malloy; Sixth District Senator Terry Gerrantana read a citation. The archbishop and bishop welcomed the new godparents of the church, Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Thomasian»of»Worcester, Mass. St. Stephen’s Church was dedicated in 1926, yet fell into foreclosure during the Great Depression. Four men stepped forward, pledging their personal assets to save the church. In honor of these men, Archbishop Oshagan presented awards to their descendants, who were in attendance: Susan Kochunas, the daughter of Karekin Kevorkian, the godfather of the church (who named it after the church he left in [...] [img][/img] More...