Armenian Apostolic Church

“120,000 Reasons” Campaign Launches to Stop Azerbaijan’s Genocide of 120,000 Armenians in Artsakh

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Monday, September 11, 2023

On Capitol Hill, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress convened a pivotal hearing to address the genocide perpetrated by Azerbaijan against the ethnic Armenians in Artsakh.

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  • On Capitol Hill, the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. Congress convened a pivotal hearing to address the genocide perpetrated by Azerbaijan against the ethnic Armenians in Artsakh.
  • Featuring Luis Moreno Ocampo explaining the conditions of genocide according the Genocide Convention.
  • On Friday, September 1st, hundreds marched in Washington in solidarity with the 120,000 ethnic Armenians in Artsakh suffering from the Azeri blockade.
  • This man-made humanitarian crisis in Artsakh is part of a larger campaign to eradicate the Armenian people,” Bryan Ardouny, Executive Director of the Armenian Assembly of America.

PATHEOS' "100 MOST HOLY PLACES ON EARTH" RANKING REVEALS TOP 10 MOST SACRED SPACES, WITH TEMPLE MOUNT TAKING NO. 1 SPOT

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patheos, the leading online platform for exploring and understanding religion and spirituality, today announced the conclusion of its multifaith initiative titled "Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth." Showcasing a curation of locations significant to major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism, the ranking reveals the top 10 most holy sites on Earth. The list is a comprehensive guide to the world's most sacred sites and a platform where people can learn about many religious faiths and the practices and practitioners that call each site sacred in hopes of a more unified understanding and acceptance of all faiths.

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  • Showcasing a curation of locations significant to major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism, the ranking reveals the top 10 most holy sites on Earth.
  • "Selecting only 100 of the most holy places on Earth was the most challenging aspect of this initiative because there are so many sacred sites around the world.
  • We could have easily included 500 additional sites filled with meaning," said Travis Henry, senior director of content at Patheos.
  • His approach considered multiple factors and parameters, including the number of faiths attributing sacred or holy status to each site.

Philos Project Leads Delegation to Armenia Amid Crisis

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Friday, June 16, 2023

The trip, which comes nearly six months after Azerbaijan initiated a blockade of Armenian Christians in the adjacent Nagorno-Karabakh region was led by Philos Project President Robert Nicholson and former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback.

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  • The trip, which comes nearly six months after Azerbaijan initiated a blockade of Armenian Christians in the adjacent Nagorno-Karabakh region was led by Philos Project President Robert Nicholson and former Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback.
  • Since December 12th, Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor has cut the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, largely Armenian Christians, off from the outside world.
  • That same month Nicholson began examining the challenges Armenians face in an in-depth series on his podcast , The Deep Map .
  • "We cannot allow the crisis in Armenia to be dismissed as a simple territorial dispute," said Philos Project Founder Robert Nicholson.

Pat Robertson's lasting influence on American politics: 3 essential reads

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Over the past several years, scholars writing for The Conversation have commented on Robertson’s enormous influence on American politics.

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  • Over the past several years, scholars writing for The Conversation have commented on Robertson’s enormous influence on American politics.
  • Here are three articles from our archives that explain his influence in blending religion into U.S. politics.
  • Religious right and influence on public policy
    Roberston was part of the Moral Majority, founded by Jerry Falwell in 1979.
  • Those leaders, including names such as James Dobson, Tim LaHaye, Pat Robertson and Phyllis Shlafly, came to have an enormous impact on American politics, which extended to an influence on public policy.

RECOM's Charity Work installs a Solar Park for the Armenian Apostolic Church

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LANNION, France, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECOM Technologies, through donation from its founders' family foundation (Tunian Family Foundation), and as part of its philanthropic initiatives, has developed a solar park for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church to provide clean and sustainable energy to the community.

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  • The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is headquartered in the city of Etchmiadzin, 25KM west of the Capital of Armenia, Yerevan.
  • It is the seat of the head of the Armenian Church, Catholicos of all Armenians and the spiritual center for Armenians worldwide.
  • The 1.7MW solar park serves Holy See's large compound's annual thermal and electrical needs.
  • The solar park is part of Holy See's energy saving efforts and its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy in Armenia.

RECOM's Charity Work installs a Solar Park for the Armenian Apostolic Church

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LANNION, France, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RECOM Technologies, through donation from its founders' family foundation (Tunian Family Foundation), and as part of its philanthropic initiatives, has developed a solar park for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church to provide clean and sustainable energy to the community.

Key Points: 
  • The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin is the governing body of the Armenian Apostolic Church and is headquartered in the city of Etchmiadzin, 25KM west of the Capital of Armenia, Yerevan.
  • It is the seat of the head of the Armenian Church, Catholicos of all Armenians and the spiritual center for Armenians worldwide.
  • The 1.7MW solar park serves Holy See's large compound's annual thermal and electrical needs.
  • The solar park is part of Holy See's energy saving efforts and its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy in Armenia.

METAL ALCHEMIST LAUNCHES FIRST CHARITABLE INITIATIVE, ALCHEMY FOR ARMENIA, WITH CHER, CAROLYN RAFAELIAN AND ERIC ESRAILIAN

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Monday, December 5, 2022

NEWPORT, R.I., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metal Alchemist, a new jewelry brand from Carolyn Rafaelian that combines ancient alchemy and modern artistry to access the power of metal, announced today its first charitable initiative, Alchemy for Armenia, in partnership with Cher and Eric Esrailian, physician, film producer and entrepreneur. Unified by heart, heritage and faith, Rafaelian, Cher and Esrailian have created Alchemy for Armenia to elevate the visibility of Armenian culture, while raising funds to support some of the most significant and sacred places in the world.

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  • This is one of those moments for meto be a part of this restoration and preservation of two of the holiest places on earth," said Metal Alchemist founder Carolyn Rafaelian.
  • Metal Alchemist creates wearable, energetic tools made with metals refined and forged to alchemical standards through an innovative proprietary bonding process.
  • Metal Alchemist is also launching an ongoing initiative to support the Armenian community indefinitely through Alchemy for Armenia called Bonded to Benefit: Project Armenia.
  • Metal Alchemist is from the mind of Carolyn Rafaelian, one of jewelry's greatest energy innovators, and combines ancient alchemy and modern artistry to access the power of metal.

Documentary Release: The Greatest Dynasty You Never Heard Of

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perhaps the most extraordinary secret of the Middle East was the long-reigning mighty Christian dynasty of the Ghassanid Sovereigns. For nearly 2,000 years until very recently, this bloodline ruled over the largest territory longer than any other Arab Dynasty. Founded in 220 CE by HM King Jaffna Ibn Amir the empire sprawled across parts of modern-day Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Their rule flourished from 220 CE until the mid-18th century (Christian branch), and 1921 CE (Muslim branch). Even more remarkable was the Ghassanids' noble legacy of chivalric ideals, cultural acceptance, women's equality, democracy, and charity. It can be said that the foundations of chivalry were laid by these people, known as The Christian Kings of the Middle East, documented as the very first protectors of the Holy Land almost five centuries before the first Crusades, and the creation of the primordial orders of chivalry. Continually fighting for survival and religious tolerance, the Ghassanids survived multiple Muslim empires but, since WWI, were forced into exile by the Ottoman Empire. They moved to the Americas, North and South changing their surnames to avoid further persecution.

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  • BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perhaps the most extraordinary secret of the Middle East was the long-reigning mighty Christian dynasty of the Ghassanid Sovereigns.
  • For nearly 2,000 years until very recently, this bloodline ruled over the largest territory longer than any other Arab Dynasty.
  • Their rule flourished from 220 CE until the mid-18th century (Christian branch), and 1921 CE (Muslim branch).
  • Even more remarkable was the Ghassanids' noble legacy of chivalric ideals, cultural acceptance, women's equality, democracy, and charity.