WASHINGTON—The 107th annual Grand Convocation of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan took place in Washington, D.C., from July 14 through 20 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The weeklong event brought together over 210 delegates and members from across the country for strategic planning sessions, training workshops, annual reports and special recognitions honoring exceptional service …| The Armenian Weekly
YEREVAN—Vexillologist Leo Torosian and producer and creator of the Uncovering Roots podcast, Maxim Saakyan, recently gained rare access to the archives of the ARF History Museum in Yerevan, uncovering revolutionary flags never before seen by the public. Guided by museum staff member Aghvan Papyan, the pair examined historic banners linked to Armenia’s liberation struggle, including …| The Armenian Weekly
LONDON—The Gomidas Institute has announced the publication of Catholicos and Commissar: The Armenian Church Under the Soviet Regime, a landmark two-volume history by British historian Felix Corley. Spanning nearly 1,600 pages, the study is the most comprehensive account to date of how the Armenian Apostolic Church endured, adapted and ultimately re-emerged as a pillar of …| The Armenian Weekly
Cherished matriarch who nurtured family and friends with grace, strength and profound love Sheila Laurianna Palandjian of Palm Beach, Fla., formerly of Belmont, Mass., died peacefully at home from Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 9, 2025. She was 84. Sheila was born on May 25, 1941 in Boston, the daughter of Lawrence …| The Armenian Weekly
Ann (Jigarjian) Seferian of Falmouth, Mass., formerly of Watertown, passed away at the age of 91 on August 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Nazareth and Anna Jigarjian; the beloved wife of 50 years of the late Edward G. Seferian; and the loving mother of Corinne Sapah-Gulian and her husband Randy, Lauren …| The Armenian Weekly
For over 100 years, Armenians scattered across the globe have carried an unshakable mission: to speak for those silenced by genocide and to demand justice when the world looks away. That same determination now fuels the fight to hold Azerbaijan’s leadership accountable for the destruction of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and the forced displacement of its 120,000 …| The Armenian Weekly
The Armenian Educational Foundation will commemorate its 75th Anniversary this year, with its upcoming celebratory gala on September 7 at the prestigious Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. This milestone event will bring together supporters and community leaders for a night honoring over seven decades of the foundation’s enduring impact in advancing educational opportunities …| The Armenian Weekly
Professor, author and social historian Elyse Semerdjian has just received the 2025 Lemkin Book Award from the Institute for the Study of Genocide (ISG) for Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide (Stanford University Press, 2023). The work explores the embodied trauma of genocide by exploring its impact on Armenian bodies, skin and—in what remains …| The Armenian Weekly
NEW BRITAIN, Conn.—The Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection will hold its annual festival on Sunday, August 24, from noon to 5:00 p.m. on the church grounds at 1910 Stanley Street in New Britain. The festival is open to the public with free admission and will be held rain or shine. Each year, the event …| The Armenian Weekly
June was coming to an end and the ice rink in Nashville was being prepped for another tournament game. The atmosphere was cold—but the hearts of many were warm. The weekend of June 27, 2025, was filled with Armenian pride and camaraderie for the team Ararat Hockey Club and its 14 players. This dream had …| The Armenian Weekly
WATERTOWN, Mass.—The city of Watertown is thrilled to announce the success of “Passage,” a vibrant new mural honoring the legacy of renowned artist Arshile Gorky. The event took place on June 10 at the Grove Street underpass, marking a wonderful celebration of art, community and history. Inspired by Gorky’s dynamic palette and flowing forms, the …| The Armenian Weekly
YEREVAN, Armenia—The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation has awarded more than $400,000 in grants to six initiatives aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of public education in Armenia’s regions, with a particular focus on communities outside the capital. The selected projects, chosen from more than 110 applications during the Foundation’s first-quarter 2025 grant cycle, reflect …| The Armenian Weekly
On July 25, 2025, an extraordinary concert program titled Mashtots–Komitas was staged at the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. This performance offered a seamless dialogue between ancient and contemporary Armenian music, presenting them within a unified artistic framework. At the heart of the program were fifth-century sharakans (liturgical hymns) by Mesrop …| The Armenian Weekly
As part of the Armenian Medical World Congress (AMWC) 2025, held July 3-5 in Madrid, the International Center for Professional Development (ICPD) organized a symposium on continuing medical education (CME), as a partner of AMWC 2025. The event began with a warm welcome from Dr. Rafi Avitsian, Director of ICPD, and opened with a keynote …| The Armenian Weekly
YEREVAN—The 22nd edition of The Golden Apricot Film Festival closed last week in the presence of many international guests, including Marco Mueller—festival director and film curator par excellence, Jury President and renowned filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako, Palme d’Or winner Jafar Panahi, Regional Jury President award-winning filmmaker Amir Naderi and other distinguished guests such as Rachel Tsangari, …| The Armenian Weekly
During the regular session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers held in Istanbul on June 21-22, 2025, a declaration was adopted, parts of which—along with separate resolutions—concerning Armenia and the region are misleading, unacceptable and deeply concerning. Specifically, historical and political events, as well as ongoing processes in the region, …| The Armenian Weekly
Alzheimer’s Care Armenia is pleased to announce the launch of the Support Café for Artsakh Elders, a new initiative designed to provide a safe and supportive environment to forcibly displaced Artsakh seniors aged 60 and over. The Support Café offers psychosocial interventions focused on supporting mental health and emotional well-being during this difficult period of …| The Armenian Weekly
LOS ANGELES—Njdeh F. “Jack” Yaghoubian, a civil engineer known for his pioneering work in earthquake protection systems, died on May 29, 2025. He was 91. Born on August 8, 1934, in Tehran, Iran, Yaghoubian was the son of Hagob and Arashalous Hagobian (Yaghoubian), both survivors of the Armenian Genocide who met in an orphanage. Yaghoubian’s …| The Armenian Weekly
The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) welcomed its newest board member to the organization’s Board of Directors. Albert Shirakian, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group in Los Angeles, joined AECP as a board member in early 2025. A valued leader in the healthcare sector, Shirakian heads one of the largest …| The Armenian Weekly
YEREVAN, Armenia — The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute (AGMI) in Yerevan commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a three-day international conference. Titled “A Century of Armenian Genocide Studies: Scholars Reflect on Legacy, Explore New Horizons,” the conference took place May 29-31, 2025. More than 50 scholars from Armenia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Sweden, Lebanon, …| The Armenian Weekly
The Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) Central Executive would like to thank the Armenian Youth Foundation for once again sponsoring first-time Junior Seminar attendees. The Junior Seminar is the largest gathering for Juniors in the Eastern Region, uniting more than 350 Juniors and Seniors for an educational weekend …| The Armenian Weekly
Paul Piligian, longtime resident of Saratoga, Calif., passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at 97 years young. A great man who lived a life of service, he will be missed by family and friends across the country. Paul was born August 19, 1927, to Stepan and Turfanda Piligian, who emigrated from Western Armenia in …| The Armenian Weekly
Greater Detroit’s ARS Zavarian Armenian One-Day School celebrated another academic year of learning with its annual year-end program on May 21 at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church Lillian Arakelian Hall. Family and friends assembled to enjoy student recitations and performances of traditional Armenian songs and dances. “It’s hard to believe we have come to the …| The Armenian Weekly
An American long poem in three sections by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Peter Balakian that moves between decades of tumultuous life in New York City and explosive parts of the Middle East. In an inventive, elliptical language, New York Trilogy explores one man’s journey from the late 1960s to the 21st century, as he moves through …| The Armenian Weekly
After its involvement in the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) War on behalf of Azerbaijan, Israel began recruiting educated Armenian young men into its embassies and missions abroad. This move appears to be part of an effort to cover up its actions against the Armenian people—both in Armenia and the diaspora broadly, and against the Armenians of Jerusalem …| The Armenian Weekly
Yerevan—On May 26, the Armenian Spiritual Revival Foundation (SRF) hosted an expert meeting to present the impact assessment results of its flagship psycho-spiritual group support program, the Armenian Revival Journey (ARJ). The meeting brought together leading professionals from Armenia’s mental health community to review the program’s outcomes and explore new avenues of collaboration to strengthen …| The Armenian Weekly
On May 5, 2025, a side event titled “How the Absence of Human Rights Affects the Judiciary in Azerbaijan” was held during the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting in Vienna. The event was organized by the International Bar Association and the International and Comparative Law Center—Armenia, with the support of the Armenian Legal Center for …| The Armenian Weekly
The Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island has been singing for 70 years! This year, they are celebrating with a gala concert on June 28, 2025 at 7 P.M. in Providence’s Egavian Cultural Center. From its inception, hundreds of volunteers have devoted their time and talent to Armenian musical heritage. Their aim is to keep burning …| The Armenian Weekly
Several significant events concerning the Armenian Genocide took place at Yale University on April 24 and 25. The first was a candlelight vigil held on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Women’s Table outside the iconic Yale Sterling Memorial Library under the auspices of the Yale Armenian Network (YAN). Father Untzag Nalbandian of the …| The Armenian Weekly
WATERTOWN, Mass.—On April 25, 2025, the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) and the Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts (ANC-EM) co-hosted a community screening of the powerful documentary My Sweet Land, directed by Sareen Hairabedian, in observance of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event, held at the ACEC, provided a meaningful …| The Armenian Weekly