10 Year Anniversary of Haigazoun Srpazan Commemoration as Bishop
On Sunday 7 November 2021, the Church of Holy Resurrection celebrated the 10 year Anniversary, of His Eminence Archbishop Haigazoun Najarian being consecrated as a Bishop, by His Holiness Karekin II in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.Archpriest Father Norayr Patanian spoke of Srpazan Hayr’s …
Primate’s Christmas Message for 2017
“My peace l give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (John 14:27) The message of Peace is a powerful theme over Christmas that resounds in our hearts with the birth of the Christ Child. But the world, entrusted to …
Interview on The 3D Julfa Cemetery Project
Diocese Chancellor, Mr Nishan Basmajian recently had the opportunity to interview Dr Judith Crispin on the Julfa Cemetery Digital Repatriation Project that aims to return the 2000 medieval UNESCO intangible world heritage khachkars from Julfa to the Armenian people. The project outcomes are many including …
Arachnortaran Model on Display
A replica of the new Arachnortaran or Diocesan Centre is now on display in the Primate’s office at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Holy Resurrection (10 Macquarie St, Chatswood). The model captures the imposing characteristics of the building and puts into perspective the Architect’s plans …
Primate Returns from New York
His Grace Bishop Haigazoun Najarian returned from the United States on Wednesday having participated in the Supreme Spiritual Council meeting under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, hosted at the headquarters of the US Eastern Diocese in New York City. This was the first …
Rookwood Cemetery Armenian Section
In its mission to serve the faithful of our community, over the past months, the Chancellery of the Diocese has been negotiating with the Rookwood General Cemeteries Trust to expand the Armenian Lawn section of Rookwood Cemetery which has reached its capacity. In this endeavour, …
Outreach Mission to Adelaide
On Friday, Bishop Najarian accompanied by Reverend Father Avetis Hambardzumyan will make a pastoral visit to the mission parish of Adelaide where they will meet with members of the small Armenian community. With recently arrived migrants from Syria, the visit aims to welcome the new …
The Arachnortaran Construction Commences
These are exciting times for our Armenian Community and we are pleased to announce the commencement of the construction of the Diocesan Centre at 11 Chatswood Ave, Schenk Construction Group were the successful tenderer. Schenk Construction Grup Pty Ltd is in the early stages of …