7x77...

The LATimes referred to it as a "rare trifecta on the calendar"

a special Forum on Forgiveness has been slated at the All Saints Church in Pasadena. Speakers, discussions, films will all be part of the agenda, as we look at "Local Reconciliation~ Global Peace."

"It seems that the only language people speak these days is that of war," said Fr. Vazken in his weekly message. "We need to change our metaphors. If we are to imagine a world with peace, we must speak a language that includes forgiveness, as much as it does tolerance and understanding."  Get the Details

Paul Freedman's new documentary on Darfur will be screened at the Forum. The film, narrated by George Clooney is powerful in content and message. A question and answer session with the producer will follow.

For Beylerian, this is his second round with the 7x77 formula. In 2005, he composed the picture of Armenian youth standing in the desert, in a symbol of solidarity and lasting forgiveness.