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Armenian Heritage (Page 7)

The Armenian people and the Armenian Church have survived and thrived for more than 1,700 years. Our history tells our story of struggle and triumph and is much richer that the dark chapter of the Armenian Genocide that we are well known for. Our culture—our language, art, and faith—are precious to our community. Our many wonderful traditions continue to be handed down from parent to child. St. Hagop Armenian Church is a living embodiment of the rich Christian heritage of the Armenian people. Learn more about the people and events which make up this heritage below.

“How the Badarak Works: Functions, Agents and Roles”-Fr. Findikyan Presentation Fri. Sept 30

Few would disagree that the Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church is beautiful and mystical. Yet for many the Badarak is little more than an archaic pageant, and doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. Yet by carefully reading selected prayers, litanies and hymns of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Daniel will show how the choir and people in the pews fit into…

Author Talk-Sept.18-Dr. Vahak Sarkis “I Was On the Soviet Payroll”

Hudson, FL native Vahak Sarkis will speak to us briefly after worship on Sept 18 about his newly published memoir. Sarkis, born in Egypt of Armenian heritage, traces his life history from time in the Middle East and Europe, during the pre–World War II years, through the Nazi invasion of Egypt, to the turbulent period in the Middle…

Presentation: “From Victim to Victors: The New Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide” Fri. Feb. 19-7PM

Join our special guest lecturer from NY, Fr.Daniel Findikyan, Director of the Zohrab Center and Professor of Liturgical studies at St. Nersess for a special presentation about the New Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. Fr. Daniel will sketch the Armenian Church’s age-old understanding of sainthood, martyrdom and the intercession of the saints. Following the presentation,…

Teaching About the Armenian Genocide-Thurs Oct 22 at The FL Holocaust Museum

As we continue to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, it is a prime opportunity to advocate for instruction about the Armenian Genocide in our local schools. Florida’s Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee has partnered with The Genocide Education Project, the Florida Holocaust Museum, and the Pinellas and Hillsborough county school districts to offer a teacher training workshop about…