The Impact of Globalization on the Armenian Church: An Assessment by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Presented at the University of Southern California, 10 June 2005 at a symposium titled, “Globalization and the Armenian Church” on the occasion of a pontifical visit by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians View the […]
An open discussion regarding Reproductive Ethics was held at the St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena. The discussion was aimed at young Armenian professionals. Following are excerpts from the opening remarks made by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Pastor of the parish. Tonight we’ve gathered to discuss one of the more important and pertinent matters of […]
How Much Longer Can We Wait? Martin Luther King, the Armenian Church and… Why We Can’t Wait… Excerpts from Sermon Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian 18 January, 1998, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Pasadena, CA In the second chapter of the Gospel of John we read the story of Jesus’ first miracle. It […]
Finding strength in the Human side of Saints Excerpts from Sermon Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian August 24, 1997 and printed in the “California Courier” Newspaper With the Assumption of St. Mary still fresh in our minds, I’d like to talk once again about the Holy Mother-of-God this week. Last week, we spoke about how […]
An event worth remembering Early in September I was invited to attend the consecration of the St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in San Jose, California. His Holiness, Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark officiated. I attended and sat in the chancel area with other guest clergy. During […]
Priest’s Message from the Nakhagoch (St. Andrew, Cupertino) June 1993 The significance of the blood drive we held on Martyrs’ day was profound. In 1915 we Armenians shed blood unwillingly. Today, as a gesture of gratitude to our new home we willingly contribute back to the community. I would like to thank all those who […]
5/18/1993 This morning I had the pleasure — if not honor — of listening to United Methodist Church Bishop Leontine T.C. Kelly. Some thoughts: {From the program: Bishop Leontine T.C. Kelly, United Methodist Church (Retired). Born in Washington, DC, one of eight children reared in a parsonage, Bishop Kelly and her late husband Dr. […]
The Paper Ladle Editor’s note: Affectionately called “Hayrik” by the Armenian people, Mgerdich Khrimian was the Catholicos of the Armenian Church between 1892-1907. In 1878, at the request of Patriarch Nersess and the National Assembly, Khirimian represented the Armenians at Congress of Berlin. Upon his return to Constantinople he recited this message at the Cathedral. […]
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS Copyright 1989, San Jose Mercury News DATE: Saturday, January 7, 1989 PAGE: 9B EDITION: Morning Final SECTION: Religion & Ethics LENGTH: 22 in. Medium ILLUSTRATION: Photos (2) SOURCE: By THE REV. VAZKEN MOVSESIAN, Special to the Mercury News MEMO: Commentary STRENGTH FROM SUFFERING PRIEST GRIEVES FOR ARMENIA, SEES HOPE IN IMPERFECT […]
In early August, as the movie “The Last Temptation of Christ” was about to be released, our community experienced one of our greatest losses. A young, innocent girl was taken away from us by cancer. The following article was written just prior to the release of the movie and in the aftermath of the suffering […]
