October 12, 2008 - 40th anniversary commemoration of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and the distribution of the Holy Muron from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to our parishes. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Requiem Service for the deceased founders of the Cathedral. A celebratory luncheon will follow services in the Haik and Alice Kavookjian Hall, with a program honoring individuals who participated in the establishment of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral and a performance by the Shushi Armenian Dance Ensemble.

Reservations for the luncheon can be made by sending a $40 check (payable to Diocese of the Armenian Church) to: Lorraine Marootian, 774 Butternut Dr., Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

Any questions, please call the Diocese at (212) 686-0710 or email stvartan40th@armeniandiocese.org

Commemorative bracelets honoring the 40th anniversary of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral are available in silver or gold either at the Cathedral or by ordering directly from www.AlexandAni.com.

Individual parishes will be invited to make pilgrimages to the Cathedral throughout the year.

The Diocese would like to recognize everyone who was involved in the Cathedral project. If you have information on any members of working committees who helped build the Cathedral, please contact the Diocesan Center at 212-686-0710 or e-mail publicrelations@armeniandiocese.org.