Vartan Mamigonian victoriously led
Christian Armenians into battle against the Persian Empire to preserve
Christianity. Each year this victory is
celebrated on the Thursday preceding Great Lent – which, this year, starts on
Monday, March 3rd.
Click here for more information regarding St. Vartan
and the Battle of Avarayr.
The Vartanesian Family, June,1950 Vartan (aka Uncle Walter), far left; Arpie, his bride of one month; Mary, center (my mother); Yeranuhe and Oskan (my maternal grandparents)
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Uncle Walt, a kind, easy-going man, married Aunt Arpie, one of my favorite
people in the whole-wide world. They were happily married for over 50 years
before he passed away in 2002.
As we celebrate St. Vartan, the warrior, I celebrate the
memory of my sweet Uncle 'Vartan'. Click on the recipe names to see two of his favorite dishes – Tabbouleh (Sarma Gurgood)
and Dolma.
Here’s to our Vartans!
I will drink to that!
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