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PRESS RELEASE
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
SPECIAL ISSUE OF CROSSROADS
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN CHOLOYAN RE-ELECTED
BY ACCLAMATION AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America, was re-elected to a third four-year term by
acclamation at the National Representative Assembly which took place at Sts.
Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, last week. The election of the
Prelate took place on Friday, May 19. Following the election, the clergy,
delegates and guests escorted His Eminence into the sanctuary of Sts.
Vartanantz Church where a special service of thanksgiving took place.
Earlier His Eminence expressed his thanks for the confidence shown in
his leadership and thanked the delegates for their unanimous support. He
pledged to guide the Eastern Prelacy during the next four years to greater
horizons and growth. "There is much work to be done," he said, "work that we
must do together for the greater glory of our beloved church and nation."
Elected to serve on the Religious Council was Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian,
pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York. Re-elected to serve on
the Executive Council were: Dr. Dertad Manguikian, Steve Hagopian, Michael
Hagopian, and Hagop Khatchadourian. In its first meeting the Councils
elected the following officers: Religious Council: Rev. Fr. Nerses
Manoogian, pastor of St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
chairman; Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, secretary; Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian,
pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, advisor.
Executive Council: Jack Mardoian, chairman; Michael Hagopian, vice chairman;
Steve Hagopian, secretary; Bedros Givelekian, treasurer; Dr. Dertad
Manguikian, Noubar Megerian, and Hagop Khatchadourian, advisors.
The Assembly, which convened from May 16 to 19, came to a conclusion
with a banquet Friday evening at the Hilton of Fort Lee, New Jersey. Besides
the sessions with full agendas, the delegates and guests had the opportunity
to attend two book presentations, as well as visits to St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, the Prelacy offices, and the Hovnanian School.
The Executive Council expresses its hearty congratulations to the
Prelate and pledges to work with him during the coming years with renewed
dedication under his visionary leadership and direction.
REGULAR WEEKLY ISSUE OF CROSSROADS
WILL BE SENT THURDAY, MAY 25
This electronic newsletter is sent to you by the Eastern Prelacy. If you do
not wish to receive future issues send an e-mail message with your name and
your full e-mail address to [email protected].
If you have family or friends who would like to receive our electronic
newsletter please send their names and e-mail addresses to
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.armenianprelacy.org
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianprelacy.org
Contact: Iris Papazian
SPECIAL ISSUE OF CROSSROADS
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
ARCHBISHOP OSHAGAN CHOLOYAN RE-ELECTED
BY ACCLAMATION AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America, was re-elected to a third four-year term by
acclamation at the National Representative Assembly which took place at Sts.
Vartanantz Church, Ridgefield, New Jersey, last week. The election of the
Prelate took place on Friday, May 19. Following the election, the clergy,
delegates and guests escorted His Eminence into the sanctuary of Sts.
Vartanantz Church where a special service of thanksgiving took place.
Earlier His Eminence expressed his thanks for the confidence shown in
his leadership and thanked the delegates for their unanimous support. He
pledged to guide the Eastern Prelacy during the next four years to greater
horizons and growth. "There is much work to be done," he said, "work that we
must do together for the greater glory of our beloved church and nation."
Elected to serve on the Religious Council was Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian,
pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Douglaston, New York. Re-elected to serve on
the Executive Council were: Dr. Dertad Manguikian, Steve Hagopian, Michael
Hagopian, and Hagop Khatchadourian. In its first meeting the Councils
elected the following officers: Religious Council: Rev. Fr. Nerses
Manoogian, pastor of St. Gregory Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
chairman; Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, secretary; Rev. Fr. Aram Stepanian,
pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, advisor.
Executive Council: Jack Mardoian, chairman; Michael Hagopian, vice chairman;
Steve Hagopian, secretary; Bedros Givelekian, treasurer; Dr. Dertad
Manguikian, Noubar Megerian, and Hagop Khatchadourian, advisors.
The Assembly, which convened from May 16 to 19, came to a conclusion
with a banquet Friday evening at the Hilton of Fort Lee, New Jersey. Besides
the sessions with full agendas, the delegates and guests had the opportunity
to attend two book presentations, as well as visits to St. Illuminator's
Cathedral, the Prelacy offices, and the Hovnanian School.
The Executive Council expresses its hearty congratulations to the
Prelate and pledges to work with him during the coming years with renewed
dedication under his visionary leadership and direction.
REGULAR WEEKLY ISSUE OF CROSSROADS
WILL BE SENT THURDAY, MAY 25
This electronic newsletter is sent to you by the Eastern Prelacy. If you do
not wish to receive future issues send an e-mail message with your name and
your full e-mail address to [email protected].
If you have family or friends who would like to receive our electronic
newsletter please send their names and e-mail addresses to
[email protected]
Visit our website at www.armenianprelacy.org