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PRESS OFFICE
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
Contact; Deacon Hagop Arslanian, Assistant to the Primate
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont Quebec H2V 3H2
Tel; 514-276-9479, Fax; 514-276-9960
Email; [email protected]
Website; www.armenianchurch.ca
December 11, 2004
ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CATHEDRAL OF MONTREAL MARKS 34TH ANNIVERSARY
This weekend, St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral will celebrate the 34th
anniversary of the establishment and consecration of the Church under the
auspices of the Primate, His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.
Saturday night, December 11, 2004 is dedicated to the Sacred Music of the
Armenian Apostolic Church. Prof. Khoren Palyan is specially invited from the
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to deliver a speech on the foundation, structure
and development of the Armenian Sacred Music at St Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral.
On Sunday, December 12, 2004 His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian will
celebrate the Divine Liturgy starting 10:30. A special requiem service will be
held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness
Catholicos Vasken I, of blessed memory.
* * *
THE PRIMATE CELEBRATED DIVINE LITURGY IN TORONTO
On Sunday, December 5, 2004 His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate
celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon in Holy Trinity Armenian
Apostolic Church of Toronto. The parish marked the 51st anniversary of the
consecration of the Church and the 76th anniversary of the establishment of the
congregation.
Serving the Holy Altar were the Pastor, Rev. Archpriest Fr Zareh Zargarian,
Deacons Krikor Tozak, Shanour Aynedjian, Nourhan Ipek and Vrej Berberian as
well as the Acolytes-dpirs. The Church choir sang the Divine Liturgy conducted by
Deacon Mark Ipekian. Professor Khoren Palyan accompanied the Choir.
On this occasion Serpazan blessed 16 Oil Lamps KANTEGHS which were made by
artists George Sandrouni and Samuel Mamikon from Jerusalem. Serpazan thanked
both artists, godfathers and sponsors and wished them good health and prosperous
life. His Eminence then conveyed his message and emphasized on the spirit of
Love. On this occasion Bishop Galstanian highly praised the efforts of Rev
Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian to further flourish and better serve the community
and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church. The benefactors for the Oil Lamps
KANTEGHS are Gregory Kasbarian, Nazar Madjarian, Noubar Yeretsian, Jirayr Pederian,
Bedros Kokorian, Sarkis Melkonian, Arpine Mansourian, Taniel Madzounian, Iza
Basmadjian, Hrant Citak, Anahit Toughlayan, Habibian Family, Souren Adjemian,
Zvart Boyadjian and family, Manuel Sakarya, Mario Gumushdjian.
A requiem service took place for the repose of the victims of the December 7,
1988 earthquake in Armenia as well as for the souls of late pastors,
parish council members, benefactors, sponsors and parishioners of the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church.
A reception followed the Church celebration at Magaros Artinian and Maral
Ishkhanian halls. The MCs were Ms. Talar Yardemian and Mr. Levon Stepanian. A
brief cultural program was presented by the Church choir and Sassoun dance group.
The Diocesan Council chairperson Mr. Jack Stepanian, Parish Council
chairperson Mr. Hratch Shishmanian and Pastor Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
greeted the 450 attendees. On this occasion, donations were made to the Holy
Trinity Church by.-
Levon and Perouz Babayan Foundation 20.000 to the Church, 20.000 elevator
project, 8.000 Saturday schools, 2.000 Sunday school of the Church.
Ladies Guild Auxiliary 35.000
Ararat-Gamar Cultural Union 8.000
Seta Pederian Library 2.500
Siroun Hamamdjian Seniors Organization 4.750
Knights and Daughters of Vartan 1.500
A.C.Y.O.C 500.00
Certificates of Merit were given to the members of the Church honoring their
committed service and devotion to the Church. Seta Kandaharian (Woman of the
Year), Mario Gumushdjian (Man of the Year). From the youth Mariana Gharibyan
and Gregory Kalaydjian. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Bedros
Kokorian, Hovig Tanielian, Barouyr Sevazlian and John Hovagimian.
The Holy Trinity Church is the most flourishing Church within the Canadian
Diocese which has 35auxilliray organizations. May God bless our Church, the
Diocese and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amen.
* * *
REINSTITUTING AN EARLIER TRADITION TO "BREAK BREAD"
On Wednesday, December 8, 2004, His Eminence Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, Primate
of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church in Canada and Economos Anthony Gabriel
hosted a luncheon at St George Orthodox Church, 555-575 Jean Talon East.
Attending the luncheon were high ranking spiritual leaders of Orthodox,
Maronite, Assyrian, and Catholic Churches. On behalf of the Diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Church of Canada Very Reverend Fr. Ararat Kaltakjian and Deacon
Hagop Arslanian were present to convey the greetings of the Primate, His
Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.
Economos Anthony Gabriel welcomed the attendees and thanked them for taking
time to "share the bread as well as common concerns".
The invocation was presented by His Eminence Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, Primate
of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church in Canada. During the luncheon, Very
Reverend Fr Ararat Kaltakjian conveyed the greetings of His Eminence Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian, who was out of the city and sang the hymn "Ourakh Ler". He then
thanked both Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim and Economos Anthony Gabriel for hosting
the luncheon and praised the initiative of these gatherings, more specifically,
for reinstituting a long standing tradition of "Breaking Bread" of the Middle
Eastern Church Leaders-Representatives, affirming the common spiritual and
cultural heritage.
* * *
VISIT TO ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB SATURDAY SCHOOL
His Eminence, Primate, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian with an entourage of Diocesan
Council Members and Arch. Rev. Father Zareh Zargarian, Pastor of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church visited the Holy Trinity Armenian Church St. Sahag and
St. Mesrob Saturday Scholl on Saturday December 4, 2004 at noon recess and was
met by the Board of Trustees, Principal, Staff and students who were gathered
to greet His Eminence on his first official visit of the current scholastic
year.
On behalf of the school the Principal, Mrs. Lucy Hopyan, greeted the
dignitaries and Hovsep Kazandjian, a grade 6 student, said welcoming words on behalf
of the students. A short program was presented after which His Eminence took
the podium, greeted the children with enthusiastic words and wished them all
well. He promised to come back in the future and with prayers and blessings
dismissed the students.
The Board of Trustees for a brief coffee break greeted the Primate and
entourage in the library.
* * *
DONATION TO THE ARMENIAN CHURCH CANADIAN DIOCESE
It is with immense joy and gratitude we announce to our faithful that the
Levon and Perouz Babayan Foundation has donated the sum of 43.000 dollars to the
Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada.
The 25.000 to the general fund of the Diocese, 10.000 to the Primate's Annual
Appeal and the other 8.000 to the Gevorkian Theological Seminary in the
blessed memory of the late Catholicos His Holiness Karekin I. The donation is
intended to promote the spiritual mission of the Diocese and to foster the
realization of many projects.
For the past twenty years, under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada has been serving the
faithful of the Armenian Church by advancing spiritual, cultural and educational
enrichment.
On behalf of the Primate of the Diocese, the Diocesan Council, the Clergy and
the faithful, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Haig Selian, President
as well as to each and every one in the Babayan Foundation governing board.
We pray that Almighty God protect and grant them good health and long life.
* * *
VISIT TO MANOIR CARTIERVILLE
Through the coordination efforts of Father Vazgen Boyajyan, students from
Ecole Alex Manooguiabn visited a group approximately 30 Armenian senior citizens
residing at Manoir Cartierville on Grenet Street on Monday, December 6th.
The students sand festive songs in Armenian, French and English to the
enthusiastic response of all. Various students also read poems that were much
appreciated. The students were accompanied by Mrs. Vartouhie Balian, Mrs. Vartouhi
Festekjian, and Mr. Arto Muhendisian who worked with our students to prepare
them for this week's trip that proved to be emotional not only for our senior
citizens but also for our young students.
Mr. Robert Kechayan, Principal, presented a "poinsettia" plant and a copy of
the school's current souvenir yearbook to Mrs. "Bolos". Mr. Kechayan promised
to arrange regular visits to Manoir Cartierville over the course of the new
year.
* * *
DONORS REGISTRATION FOR (ABMDR) PROJECT AT THE DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH
On Sunday December 5, 2004 donors registration for the ABMDR project took
place under the auspices of the Armenian Church Canadian Diocese at St. Gregory
the Illuminator Cathedral's Marie Manoogian Hall, 615 Stuart Avenue. Around 30
members of the Church participated in this drive. Next year, Donors registry
will take place in Toronto, February 12-13, 2005 on the Feast of Dyarentaratch
(presentation of our Lord to the temple) which is the blessing day of Newlywed
couples that symbolizes the continuation of life.
Founded by Dr. Frieda Jordan and Dr. Sevak Avagyan in 1999, the ABMDR is a
member of the World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) and the World Marrow Donor
Worldwide (WMDW), and although it shares its database information with other
registries around the world, it still needs as many donors as it can recruit.
The first donor and honorary chairperson of the ABMDR is the First Lady of the
Republic of Armenia, Dr. Bella Kocharian.
The mission of the ABMDR is "to recruit and provide matched unrelated donors
for Bone Marrow Transplantation in the Republic of Armenia and to the Armenian
communities of the Diaspora and worldwide. To create and maintain the
registry and data bank of information about Armenian donors. To coordinate and
process patient search request rapidly and provide bone marrow matching services for
potential bone marrow transplant recipients". For more information visit
www.abmdr.am.
* * *
DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING IN TORONTO
On Saturday Dec. 4, 2004, the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of The Armenian
Church of Canada, held its regularly scheduled meeting in Toronto at the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. The meeting was presided by His Eminence Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian and Chaired by Mr. Jack Stepanian. In addition to the
operational and administrative matters, the Diocesan Council reviewed a number of new
proposals and studies pertaining various parishes as well as the youth. Given
the future vision of the Diocese, the level of supporting resources as well as
the generosity of our faithful, the Diocesan Council registered its favorable
endorsement of a number of new initiatives that will be announced in due course
Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese
Contact; Deacon Hagop Arslanian, Assistant to the Primate
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont Quebec H2V 3H2
Tel; 514-276-9479, Fax; 514-276-9960
Email; [email protected]
Website; www.armenianchurch.ca
December 11, 2004
ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CATHEDRAL OF MONTREAL MARKS 34TH ANNIVERSARY
This weekend, St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral will celebrate the 34th
anniversary of the establishment and consecration of the Church under the
auspices of the Primate, His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.
Saturday night, December 11, 2004 is dedicated to the Sacred Music of the
Armenian Apostolic Church. Prof. Khoren Palyan is specially invited from the
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to deliver a speech on the foundation, structure
and development of the Armenian Sacred Music at St Gregory the Illuminator
Cathedral.
On Sunday, December 12, 2004 His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian will
celebrate the Divine Liturgy starting 10:30. A special requiem service will be
held in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness
Catholicos Vasken I, of blessed memory.
* * *
THE PRIMATE CELEBRATED DIVINE LITURGY IN TORONTO
On Sunday, December 5, 2004 His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate
celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon in Holy Trinity Armenian
Apostolic Church of Toronto. The parish marked the 51st anniversary of the
consecration of the Church and the 76th anniversary of the establishment of the
congregation.
Serving the Holy Altar were the Pastor, Rev. Archpriest Fr Zareh Zargarian,
Deacons Krikor Tozak, Shanour Aynedjian, Nourhan Ipek and Vrej Berberian as
well as the Acolytes-dpirs. The Church choir sang the Divine Liturgy conducted by
Deacon Mark Ipekian. Professor Khoren Palyan accompanied the Choir.
On this occasion Serpazan blessed 16 Oil Lamps KANTEGHS which were made by
artists George Sandrouni and Samuel Mamikon from Jerusalem. Serpazan thanked
both artists, godfathers and sponsors and wished them good health and prosperous
life. His Eminence then conveyed his message and emphasized on the spirit of
Love. On this occasion Bishop Galstanian highly praised the efforts of Rev
Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian to further flourish and better serve the community
and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church. The benefactors for the Oil Lamps
KANTEGHS are Gregory Kasbarian, Nazar Madjarian, Noubar Yeretsian, Jirayr Pederian,
Bedros Kokorian, Sarkis Melkonian, Arpine Mansourian, Taniel Madzounian, Iza
Basmadjian, Hrant Citak, Anahit Toughlayan, Habibian Family, Souren Adjemian,
Zvart Boyadjian and family, Manuel Sakarya, Mario Gumushdjian.
A requiem service took place for the repose of the victims of the December 7,
1988 earthquake in Armenia as well as for the souls of late pastors,
parish council members, benefactors, sponsors and parishioners of the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church.
A reception followed the Church celebration at Magaros Artinian and Maral
Ishkhanian halls. The MCs were Ms. Talar Yardemian and Mr. Levon Stepanian. A
brief cultural program was presented by the Church choir and Sassoun dance group.
The Diocesan Council chairperson Mr. Jack Stepanian, Parish Council
chairperson Mr. Hratch Shishmanian and Pastor Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
greeted the 450 attendees. On this occasion, donations were made to the Holy
Trinity Church by.-
Levon and Perouz Babayan Foundation 20.000 to the Church, 20.000 elevator
project, 8.000 Saturday schools, 2.000 Sunday school of the Church.
Ladies Guild Auxiliary 35.000
Ararat-Gamar Cultural Union 8.000
Seta Pederian Library 2.500
Siroun Hamamdjian Seniors Organization 4.750
Knights and Daughters of Vartan 1.500
A.C.Y.O.C 500.00
Certificates of Merit were given to the members of the Church honoring their
committed service and devotion to the Church. Seta Kandaharian (Woman of the
Year), Mario Gumushdjian (Man of the Year). From the youth Mariana Gharibyan
and Gregory Kalaydjian. Certificates of Appreciation were given to Bedros
Kokorian, Hovig Tanielian, Barouyr Sevazlian and John Hovagimian.
The Holy Trinity Church is the most flourishing Church within the Canadian
Diocese which has 35auxilliray organizations. May God bless our Church, the
Diocese and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amen.
* * *
REINSTITUTING AN EARLIER TRADITION TO "BREAK BREAD"
On Wednesday, December 8, 2004, His Eminence Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, Primate
of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church in Canada and Economos Anthony Gabriel
hosted a luncheon at St George Orthodox Church, 555-575 Jean Talon East.
Attending the luncheon were high ranking spiritual leaders of Orthodox,
Maronite, Assyrian, and Catholic Churches. On behalf of the Diocese of the
Armenian Apostolic Church of Canada Very Reverend Fr. Ararat Kaltakjian and Deacon
Hagop Arslanian were present to convey the greetings of the Primate, His
Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian.
Economos Anthony Gabriel welcomed the attendees and thanked them for taking
time to "share the bread as well as common concerns".
The invocation was presented by His Eminence Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, Primate
of the Greek Melkite Catholic Church in Canada. During the luncheon, Very
Reverend Fr Ararat Kaltakjian conveyed the greetings of His Eminence Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian, who was out of the city and sang the hymn "Ourakh Ler". He then
thanked both Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim and Economos Anthony Gabriel for hosting
the luncheon and praised the initiative of these gatherings, more specifically,
for reinstituting a long standing tradition of "Breaking Bread" of the Middle
Eastern Church Leaders-Representatives, affirming the common spiritual and
cultural heritage.
* * *
VISIT TO ST. SAHAG AND ST. MESROB SATURDAY SCHOOL
His Eminence, Primate, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian with an entourage of Diocesan
Council Members and Arch. Rev. Father Zareh Zargarian, Pastor of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church visited the Holy Trinity Armenian Church St. Sahag and
St. Mesrob Saturday Scholl on Saturday December 4, 2004 at noon recess and was
met by the Board of Trustees, Principal, Staff and students who were gathered
to greet His Eminence on his first official visit of the current scholastic
year.
On behalf of the school the Principal, Mrs. Lucy Hopyan, greeted the
dignitaries and Hovsep Kazandjian, a grade 6 student, said welcoming words on behalf
of the students. A short program was presented after which His Eminence took
the podium, greeted the children with enthusiastic words and wished them all
well. He promised to come back in the future and with prayers and blessings
dismissed the students.
The Board of Trustees for a brief coffee break greeted the Primate and
entourage in the library.
* * *
DONATION TO THE ARMENIAN CHURCH CANADIAN DIOCESE
It is with immense joy and gratitude we announce to our faithful that the
Levon and Perouz Babayan Foundation has donated the sum of 43.000 dollars to the
Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada.
The 25.000 to the general fund of the Diocese, 10.000 to the Primate's Annual
Appeal and the other 8.000 to the Gevorkian Theological Seminary in the
blessed memory of the late Catholicos His Holiness Karekin I. The donation is
intended to promote the spiritual mission of the Diocese and to foster the
realization of many projects.
For the past twenty years, under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada has been serving the
faithful of the Armenian Church by advancing spiritual, cultural and educational
enrichment.
On behalf of the Primate of the Diocese, the Diocesan Council, the Clergy and
the faithful, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Haig Selian, President
as well as to each and every one in the Babayan Foundation governing board.
We pray that Almighty God protect and grant them good health and long life.
* * *
VISIT TO MANOIR CARTIERVILLE
Through the coordination efforts of Father Vazgen Boyajyan, students from
Ecole Alex Manooguiabn visited a group approximately 30 Armenian senior citizens
residing at Manoir Cartierville on Grenet Street on Monday, December 6th.
The students sand festive songs in Armenian, French and English to the
enthusiastic response of all. Various students also read poems that were much
appreciated. The students were accompanied by Mrs. Vartouhie Balian, Mrs. Vartouhi
Festekjian, and Mr. Arto Muhendisian who worked with our students to prepare
them for this week's trip that proved to be emotional not only for our senior
citizens but also for our young students.
Mr. Robert Kechayan, Principal, presented a "poinsettia" plant and a copy of
the school's current souvenir yearbook to Mrs. "Bolos". Mr. Kechayan promised
to arrange regular visits to Manoir Cartierville over the course of the new
year.
* * *
DONORS REGISTRATION FOR (ABMDR) PROJECT AT THE DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH
On Sunday December 5, 2004 donors registration for the ABMDR project took
place under the auspices of the Armenian Church Canadian Diocese at St. Gregory
the Illuminator Cathedral's Marie Manoogian Hall, 615 Stuart Avenue. Around 30
members of the Church participated in this drive. Next year, Donors registry
will take place in Toronto, February 12-13, 2005 on the Feast of Dyarentaratch
(presentation of our Lord to the temple) which is the blessing day of Newlywed
couples that symbolizes the continuation of life.
Founded by Dr. Frieda Jordan and Dr. Sevak Avagyan in 1999, the ABMDR is a
member of the World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) and the World Marrow Donor
Worldwide (WMDW), and although it shares its database information with other
registries around the world, it still needs as many donors as it can recruit.
The first donor and honorary chairperson of the ABMDR is the First Lady of the
Republic of Armenia, Dr. Bella Kocharian.
The mission of the ABMDR is "to recruit and provide matched unrelated donors
for Bone Marrow Transplantation in the Republic of Armenia and to the Armenian
communities of the Diaspora and worldwide. To create and maintain the
registry and data bank of information about Armenian donors. To coordinate and
process patient search request rapidly and provide bone marrow matching services for
potential bone marrow transplant recipients". For more information visit
www.abmdr.am.
* * *
DIOCESAN COUNCIL MEETING IN TORONTO
On Saturday Dec. 4, 2004, the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of The Armenian
Church of Canada, held its regularly scheduled meeting in Toronto at the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. The meeting was presided by His Eminence Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian and Chaired by Mr. Jack Stepanian. In addition to the
operational and administrative matters, the Diocesan Council reviewed a number of new
proposals and studies pertaining various parishes as well as the youth. Given
the future vision of the Diocese, the level of supporting resources as well as
the generosity of our faithful, the Diocesan Council registered its favorable
endorsement of a number of new initiatives that will be announced in due course