1992_05 The Daily Collegian May 1992

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Hye Sharzhoom # May
Observance, from page 1
Genocide is a great crime against human¬
ity. The result of Genocide was that more
Armenians live outside the homeland than
within. The same vietimization perpetrated
by the Turks is occuring again in Karabagh
by the Azerbaijanis.
Dr. Kouymjian also addedihat if we try
to put the Genocide behind us, we might be
forced to witness it aggin. He pointed out
that unfortunately as the few survivors die
the horror becomes more abstract. Arme¬
nia, which is now independent, is recog¬
nized by almost all governments, and has
foreign embassies within its borders. It still
has inherent problems such as the Kara¬
bagh issue, inflation and shortages. In this
regard Kouymjian urged all Armenians to
"make our goal be that of putting political
and moral pressure on the Turkish govern¬
ment to admit to the Genocide." Inclosing
Kouymjian remarked "We must accept at
the same time in the present Republic of
ienia, sorrow for the past Genocide, and
fear toward the uncertain future for those in
Karabagh and Armenia. The contradictions
of these simultaneous sentiments will para¬
lyze us if we ignore them... but if we hold
these paradoxes up before us as the un¬
pleasant but unavoidable consequences of
belonging to a nation defined by history
and betrayed by Genocide, we will be able
to act forcefully...**
The first half of the commemoration, con¬
sisted of an ecumenical service and Divine
Liturgy. The celebrant was The Very Rev-
Requietn service had at First Armenian Presbyterian Church
erend Father Muron Vartabed Aznikian,
dean of die Holy Trinity Armenian Apos¬
tolic Church. Presiding over the service
was the pastor of St, Paul Armenian Apos -
tolic Church, The Very Reverend Father
Sasoon Vartabed Zumrookdh ian. Opening
remarks were given by Reverend Bernard
Geukguezian, pastor of the First Armenian
Presbyterian Church. In addition, dozens
of choir members, deacons, and clergy from
the, area's surrounding churches partici¬
pated in the service. Overall, a very touch¬
ing and moving religious service was given,
which according to choirmember Massis
Garabedian was, "irispiration for the soul."
Reverend Karl Vartan Avakian, Minis¬
ter of the Armenian Evangelical Union of
North America, stated in his spiritual mes¬
sage that, "We must defend not only our
strong faith and work toward rebuilding,
but we must also defend our motherland."
He also emotionally emphasized that, "We
have fought so hard to get where we are, let
us sacrifice just a little to remember those
whodiedforus."ZavenDevejian,aFresnan
who witnessed the religious service said "I
was very much impressed by the proceed-
ings and I feel strongly for the Martyr's.**
The offering fortheeveing wase
by the Armenian Community Council t
benefit the Armenian Church Kara'
Fund. For those who would like to 1
their humanitarian contribution, please send
your donation to the Armenian Community
Council, P.O. Box 11844, Fresno, Califor¬
nia 93775. i
The civic observance began with some
introductory comments by Dr. Varoujan
Altebarmakian, who served as master of
ceremonies. He also read a newly signed
proclamation written by California Gover¬
nor Pete Wilson which denotes April 24,
1992 as the 77th anniversary of the Arme¬
nian Genocide by the Ottoman Turks.
Governor Wilson also urged all people,
Armenians and non-Armenians alike to
participate in all activities regarding the
Genocide in order to get it recognized.
Dr. Altebarmakian closed with several
powerful statements regarding the Geno¬
cide, most notably stating that, "With the
goal of freedom and independence, Arme¬
nians have fought vigorously against any
foes of obstacles and as a nation and a
culture we must remain as one, with one
dream.''
Following those remarks, three gradu¬
ates of the Aimenian Community School of
Fresno, Nayiri Saghdejian, Taline Kojayan
and Tamar Kalaroyan, recited some poetry
from famous poets including Yegishe
Charentz. Several vocal selections were
also sung by the father-daughter duo of
Varoujan Assadourian and accompanyist
Lisa Megidichian.	
Art,' from page 5
An indexing system, known, as the
canon tables, was perfected by Bishop
Eusebius of Palestine. Used avidly by
Armenians most notably in the Mike
Gospel, and the Etchmiadzin Gospel,
the decorative Canon Tables with their
arches and columns became a useful
system for locating the various sections
of the four Gospels. The two page letter
of Eusebius was also usually included
along with the Canon Tables.
Armenian Manuscript painting once
again flourished, this time in the 13th
century, halli narked by the distinguished
accomplishments of artist TorosRoslin.
Roslin headed the scriptorium at the
Catholicossal See of Hromkla. A scribe
as well as an artist, Roslin had a distinct
style characterized by detailed back¬
grounds and vivid yet smooth colors.
The use of gold leaf in the borders and
arichrjalettearecharacterisacofi^oslm^
Unfortunaiel y. only seven of his signed
manuscripts have survived. £
The seventeenth century denotes the
decline in manuscript painting as book
printing had already begun early in the
sixteenth century. Western influences
via international trade resulted in dif
ferential styling modeled after Euro¬
pean painting. Different media were
also available such as larger panels and
canvas.
Armenian manuscript illumination
one of the oldest art forms, spans more
than a millenium. Thousands of man u
scripts are in existence andean be seen
at institutions such as U.CX.A., the
Madenataran in Yerevan, and some can
even be seen in Fresno. This special and
unique opportunity to study Armenian
Miniatui-j Painting was one well appro
ciated by those who were fortunate
enough to be enrolled'in tne course.
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Mary & Ralph Boyajian
Fresno, California
Lucy Jamgotchian
Fresno, California
Meline & Sarkis Kalfayan
Fresno. California
IsabeUe & Albert Kabrielian
Fresno, California
Diane & Larry Karabian
Portola Valley, California
H. & N. Katzakian
Sacramento, California
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