Washington, D.C. - The Armenian National Institute (ANI) announced the election of new members to its Board of Governors. Chairman of the ANI Board, Van Z. Krikorian, welcomed Dr. Armen Baibourtian, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, and Mr. Mark Malkasian, who are joining the current serving members including Carolyn Mugar, Annie Totah, Bianka Kadian Dodov, and chairman emeritus Aram Kaloosdian.“ANI is fortunate to add such distinguished individuals to its Board,” stated Krikorian. “From the start, our Institute understood that the worst chapters of Armenian history could repeat themselves. The addition of expertise reflected by our new board members will not only advance the educational mission of ANI, but also contribute to our efforts at genocide prevention.”Dr. Baibourtian, who holds a doctorate in history and another in international relations, filled several posts around the world and in the United States in increasingly important assignments in his capacity as ambassador and consul general for the Republic of Armenia. He also served on the faculty of Yerevan State University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Having completed his diplomatic service with th
Abp. Vicken Aykazian Honored for Half a Century of Service
The 50th ordination anniversary of a distinguished clergyman and longtime leader of the Armenian Church was marked with a special tribute in October.
Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, the Diocesan Legate and Ecumenical Director of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, was honored on the “golden anniversary” of his ordination, in a heartfelt ceremony and banquet organized by Holy Trinity Church of Cheltenham, PA.
More than people arrived at the church hall for the event on Sunday, October 17, , which went forward in compliance with local pandemic regulations.
The day began in the church sanctuary with the Divine Liturgy, celebrated by Archbishop Aykazian himself, with parish pastor Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan assisting, along with deacons, altar servers, and choir members of the parish.
A banquet followed, with the luncheon graciously hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Garo Garibian. In addition to faithful from the Philadelphia area, guests included Bryan Ardouny of the Armenian Assembly, with whom Archbishop Aykazian frequently collaborates; and Dr. Rachel Goshgarian (of Lafayette College) and Taleen Babayan (of the Armenia
L-R: Armenian Assembly of America Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly of America Congressional Relations Director Mariam Khaloyan, His Eminence Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, Armenian National Institute Director Rouben Adalian
Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, December 12, Armenian Assembly of America representatives attended St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church's 89th Anniversary, where the 50th year of the priestly ordination of His Eminence Archbishop Vicken Aykazian was also celebrated, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
"The Assembly is honored to celebrate the 89th year of St. Mary church in Washington, D.C., and to recognize Archbishop Aykazian's decades-long dedication to the Armenian people and work with the world's major interfaith and Christian ecumenical groups," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We greatly value our collaboration and look forward to continuing our work together."
Keynote speaker, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, James Winkler, who highlighted Archbishop Aykazian's many contributions to Christian ecumenism was join
Was born in Sghert, Turkey. Baptismal name is Onnik.
From to - Holy Cross Seminary in Istanbul.
From to - Jarankavoratz Theological Seminary.
From to - St. Augustine College of Canterbury (England).
From to - Kings College in London (Bachelor of Theology).
From to - Catholic University of Freiburg (Switzerland) (PhD degree).
- Ecclesiastical titles and ordination
In - Ordained to the Diaconate by His Eminence Archbishop Yeghishe derderian.
In - Ordained as a Celibate priest by His Eminence Archbishop Yeghishe derderian.
In - Rank of Archimandrite by His Eminence Archbishop Yeghishe derderian.
In - Consecrated as a Bishop by Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Vasken I.
In - Rank of Archbishop by the Pontifical Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
From to - Senior Translator at the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
From to - Lecturer at the Jarankavoratz Theological and Translator's Seminary.
From to - Preacher at the Armenian churches in Istanbul.
From to - Spiritual Pastor to the Armenian community i
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