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    CATHOLICOS KAREKIN II WORK PROJECT- ARMENIAN BUILD ON FAITH

    HFH Armenia
    Lragir.am
    23 Aug 06

    On April 20, 2006 a Memoraundum of Understanding was signed between
    Habitat for Humanity and Armenian Holy Apostolic church.

    The first "His Holiness Karekin II work Project: Armenian Building
    on faith" starting upon the agreement to house 37 needy Armenian
    families in their safe and decent homes. The 37 homes symbolize 36
    Armenian Dioceses and the Holy Chair.

    >From September 4 to 9 volunteers from different countries (USA,
    Europe and Canada), different backgrounds (church dignitaries and
    high ranking officials) churches (Armenian Apostolic and NCCCA)
    ages and occupations will come together to finish construction of a
    24-unit condominium building in Gavar, region of Gegharkunik in the
    frame of the Armenian Building on Faith 2006.

    In the number of International volunteers will be coming to Armenia
    a team of National Council of Churches led by the General Secretary Dr.

    Bob Edgar, Chair of the International Board of Director Dr. Nic
    Retsinas and the Chair of the Board of Directors for Europe and
    Central Asia Area Paul Eckelshot and of course the Catholicos and
    Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II.

    The beginning of the volunteer works will be announced by His Holiness
    Karekin II on September 4th in Armenia Marriott Hotel at the official
    ceremony of blessing and opening of the event.

    The construction works will begin on the next day September the 5th
    in Gavar where the army of international and local volunteers will
    join HFH Armenia homeowners to help them accomplish construction of
    their homes.

    On September the 6th His Holiness Karekin II will be joining the
    volunteers in the volunteers at the Building Site in Gavar.

    On September 9th the official ceremony of house blessing and dedication
    will take a place with participation of all the volunteers and high
    ranking officials.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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