Primate’s Pastoral Visit to St. Apkar, Scottsdale, Arizona

Primate’s Pastoral Visit to St. Apkar, Scottsdale, Arizona

On February 20-21, 2010, the Primate made a pastoral visit to St. Apkar Armenian Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. On Saturday evening, Mrs. Houri Dickranian and the St. Vartan Committee had prepared a program dedicated to St. Vartan the Captain and Companions. In his closing remarks, the Primate commended the organizers of the program for wonderfully reflecting on the remarkable lives of our martyrs. Divine Liturgy, Ordination and Sermon On the following day, the Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. He was assisted at the holy altar by Rev. Fr. Zacharia Saribekyan, Parish Priest and the Deacons. Amidst the jubilant voices of the Choir, the Primate ordained Berj Manoogian to the Diaconate. In his sermon, the Primate congratulated the newly ordained Deacon and commended his dedicated service to the Church. Furthermore, the Primate expressed his appreciation to the Parish Priest, the members of the Diocesan Council, Ladies Society and all auxiliary... »

Lenten Season

During the Lenten season, Der Zacharia will be conducting weekly Friday evening vigils (kheskhoom) beginning @ 7:00PM at St Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church. A light meal will be available following each of the Friday services. You will enjoy educational dialogue each week during... »

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The year of 2009 was a celebratory year for our Arizona family. The start of 2009 promised many exciting events for our community.  In February, the Crowning of the Dome was the first of many more memorable activities that our dedicated volunteers and parishioners... »


Sunday Sermon

Sunday Sermon       March 7, 2010 ~ Sin and Fear “And he said to me, It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.  To the thirsty I will give water without price from the fountain of the water of life. ... »

Congradulations to Mr. &.Mrs. Gregory & Emma Melikian

Rev Fr Zacharia and the Parish Council & all Church organizations would like to extend our congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Gregory & Emma Melikian in receiving the Philanthropist of the Year award that was bestowed upon them at the ASU Founder’s Day Banquet... »

Home Blessings

Home Blessings: For thos of you who wish to have a visitation or home blessing from Der Zacharia during the holiday season, please call 480-451-8171 or 480-252-5131 to set an appointment. During the end of December and into the month of January is the time to... »

A Message from Parish Council

Dear Faithful, With the holiday season upon us, we must take a moment to acknowledge our blessings and be grateful for all that we have been able to accomplish together with our thriving Armenian community in Arizona.  During 2009, we have crowned and consecrated our... »

Raising the Crosses, December 11, 2009

Raising the Crosses, December 11, 2009

December 11th |   Raising of the Cross and Lighting of the Tonatsar  |  Starting at 4:00pm  |  FREE Admission We invite you and your family to share in this very special occasion with Der Zacharia’s blessing as we raise the crosses of Saint Apkar at... »

Building Momentum

Building Momentum

Building a church is building a community. Building a strong community is building a country. Building our future and building our tomorrows is building vision. We are builders. No one can build if there is no creativity which brings us closer to God. We are... »

Gathering Materians & Photographs

Der Zacharia is attempting to gather materials & photographs of the history from each family in this community to archive as the legacy of Arizona Armenians. Please provide me with the requested information by sending the material to the attention of AZ Armenians Legacy... »

BUILDING ON THE ROCK OF FAITH

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Contacts

Armenian Apostolic
Church of Arizona
Rev. Father
Zacharia Saribekyan
Email
8849 E. Cholla Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 451-8171

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