Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church of HarttordNew Britain. Connecticut. which is celebrating its eightieth anniversary on November 6. 2005. The Church is also honoring in memoriam Aram "Otto" Bayramian. a beloved parishioner and extraordinary leader. EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS. Vol. 151. Pt. 18 St. Stephens is the oldest Armenian church in Connecticut and one of the oldest in our Nation. Armenians began immigrating to the United States in large numbers in the late 19th century when troubles in their historic land. now part of Eastern Turkey. began mounting. They brought their Christian faith with them and began conducting religious services in rented churches. Fundraising for St.
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