Eastern Diocese Welcomes Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
By Florence Avakian NEW YORK — “If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem…” is the biblical phrase signifying the emotional and spiritual power of the sacred site that is home to three of the world’s major...
View ArticleAuthor Deranian Discusses Evolution of Orphan Rug Story
By Gabriella Gage Mirror-Spectator Staff WORCESTER — The Armenian Cultural Foundation’s recent publication, President Calvin Coolidge and the Armenian Orphan Rug, sheds light on a little-known piece of...
View ArticleNora Azadian Honored for 20 Years of Service as Detroit Tekeyan Chairperson
By Lucy Ardash DETROIT — “A woman of culture, a prolific artist, actress, inspiring teacher and Armenian activist” are the words Dr. Raffi Belian used to describe Nora Azadian, who was honored for her...
View ArticleNiari Keverian Launches ZOOS Greek Iced Tea
By Gabriella Gage Mirror-Spectator Staff WATERTOWN — When it comes to business and brewing tea, budding entrepreneur Niara Keverian stays true to her roots. As vice president of marketing, Keverian is...
View ArticleYoung Stella Gets Transplant
CLEVELAND — The Armenian Mirror-Spectator first reported on the case of Stella Arakelian in August. Arakelian, 17, is a native of Armenia in Cleveland to receive treatement for cancer at the Cleveland...
View ArticleArmenian Genocide Survivor Receives Proclamation and Citation
BELMONT, Mass. — On the 101st birthday of Armenian Genocide survivor Vahram Nahikian, his family and friends gathered at Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church to hear his family’s survival story shared...
View ArticleArmenian Cycling Sensation, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Brings Pride to his Country
By Anahid Yeremian YEREVAN — Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, a 19-year-old Armenian cycling sensation medals in every international competition of his age group that he participates in. Born and raised in...
View ArticleHasan Çemal Pays Tribute to Late Friend Dink on Anniversary of Assassination
TORONTO — On January 19, the Toronto Armenian community gathered together to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the assassination of Hrant Dink. More than 500 people filled the Armenian General...
View ArticleDr. Razmik Panossian to Discuss Gulbenkian Foundation’s Future Plans in Talk...
BELMONT, Mass. — Members of the community are invited to a special presentation by Dr. Razmik Panossian on Thursday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the National Association for Armenian Studies and...
View ArticleJessica Vartoughian Wins Award from Glamour Mexico
MEXICO CITY, Mexico —Glamour Magazine Mexico honored Jessica Vartoughian, CEO and founder of Jessica Cosmetics, Inc., with a Glam Award at its 15th Anniversary Gala here in October. The Glam Award...
View ArticleArmenian Physician Honored by Israel for Saving Jews during Holocaust
YEREVAN — Haroutyoun Khachatryan, a military physician during World War II, has been posthumously awarded the “Righteous among the Nations Award” by the Jewish Yad Vashem institute-museum. During the...
View ArticleTCA Benefactor Eleanor Dickranian Dies
LOS ANGELES — Eleanor Dickranian, the benefactor of the Tekeyan Cultural Association’s Arshag Dickranian School (ADS) here, died on Sunday, February 16, at age 101. She was two days shy of her 102nd...
View ArticleAGBU New England Presents a Sweet Program
WATERTOWN — In anticipation of Valentine’s Day, on February 6, AGBU’s New England District hosted its third cooking demonstration at the AGBU Center, featuring Boston Ritz Carlton Pastry Chef, Nathan...
View ArticleReception Held in Honor of Jerusalem Patriarch in New York
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Archbishop Nourhan Manougian recently visited several communities and familiarized them with the current issues facing the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. This visit gave way to special...
View ArticleA Child’s Tattered Dress Sheds Light on Armenian Genocide
MISSION HILLS, Calif. — Relics from the Armenian genocide will be unveiled during a conference focusing on the heroes and survivors of the genocide at the Ararat-Eskijian Museum on March 22. Filmmaker...
View ArticleRazmik Panossian Brings Vision to Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
BELMONT, Mass. — Late last year, Dr. Razmik Panossian, the new head of the Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Portugal, made waves by issuing a detailed five-year...
View ArticleFaith and Perseverance Guide Career of Pioneering Doctor
CLEVELAND — What strikes one most when speaking with Dr. Rafi Avitsian is not his impressive, “American Dream” success story, but his remarkable humility and unshakable faith. “All of the things that...
View ArticleATP May 4 Event in LA Will Kick off 20th Anniversary Commemoration Activities
WATERTOWN — Twenty two years ago philanthropist Carolyn Mugar witnessed the cutting and burning of thousands of trees in Armenia so that families could survive the severe shortages the country faced in...
View ArticleYoung Students of Sisters’ Academy Pay Tribute to Vartan Mamigonian
RADNOR, Penn. — Remembering the past while preparing for the future is one of many values taught at the Armenian Sisters’ Academy. Following these principles, Academy students celebrated Vartanantz Day...
View ArticleKoutoujian to Speak at Tufts Genocide Commemoration
MEDFORD, Mass. — Tufts University, the Darakjian-Jafarian Chair in Armenian History, the Department of History, the Armenian Club at Tufts University and the National Association for Armenian Studies...
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