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Armenian Heritage (Page 9)

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.

“Orphans of the Genocide” & “The Armenian Genocide” Air On WEDU+ April 21-8-10:30PM

“Orphans of the Genocide” is a documentary by director Bared Maronian showing the orphanages that housed the many orphans who lost parents and were separated from siblings during the Armenian Genocide. Starts at 8PM (90 minutes). “The Armenian Genocide” is the complete story of the first Genocide of the 20th century.  It features interviews with Pulitzer…

Armenian Genocide 100th Commemoration 5k Run/Walk-March 28-8:30AM

The 5k is open to all runners and walkers! We are working on bringing the community together. This 5k is to honor the 1.5 million Armenians who were massacred by Ottoman Turkey’s “Young Turk” government beginning in 1915. April 24th 2015 marks the 100th commemoration. Event details and schedule: At Ft. Desoto Park-3500 Pinellas Bayway…

New USF Award For Armenian Studies

Our friends at USF Tampa library have created a new Armenian Studies Award, designed to support and advance research using the library’s Armenian Studies materials. Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at the USF Tampa campus are eligible. Up to three award recipients will be selected annually. Check logo for more information and application. Application…

St. Hagop Genocide Commemoration-Sun. Apr. 27

St. Hagop Armenian Church will commemorate the martyrs of the Armenian genocide with a special requiem service and a ½ hour program with poetry, song & words commemorating our ancestors.  Thanks to coordinator Art Ekizian and all our participants.  This year, to further celebrate our living heritage, the youth choir will join the adult choir…

Fr. Daniel Findikyan Lecture Saturday March 29-4PM

  The Armenian Church’s calendar of feasts, fasts and commemorations is among the oldest in Christendom, and also one of the most elaborate,” said Fr. Findikyan. “Like the liturgical year in every Christian tradition, the Armenian Church’s distinctive annual cycle of holy days serves as a perpetual invitation to live and celebrate the Gospel of Christ—day…