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ARMENIA FUND WILL UPGRADE HAGHARTSIN MONASTERY WITH DONATION FROM HH THE RULER OF SHARJAH
armradio.am
21.03.2008 17:53
The Haghartsin Monastery Complex will enjoy major renovation and
infrastructure upgrade thanks to a princely donation by His Highness
Dr.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council
and Ruler of Sharjah.
On March 17, an agreement specifying construction and renovation
activities was signed between the Armenia Fund and the H.H. the
Sheikh, represented by Mr.Varouj Nerguizian, an active member of the
Armenian community of the United Arab Emirates, and a close advisor
to the Prince.
The project includes renovation of the access road to Haghartsin,
the installation of a water supply system, as well as the building
of power transmission and gas supply systems.
The project, at a total cost of around US $1,713,000 will bring
significant and essential upgrading to the entire area. A similar
agreement, for an undisclosed amount, was entered into earlier,
between His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
H.H.Dr.Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, whereby the renovation of
the Church Complex of Haghartsin will be undertaken and supervised by
the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, in accordance with the provisions
of the Ministry of Culture's Monuments Department.
Construction and renovation will begin in April 2008. The 6 km
road connecting the monastery to the main road will be upgraded
and asphalted.
Some sections of the road will be widened to provide space for tourism
support services. Parking and lighting will be added. Modern water,
power and gas supply systems will facilitate the maintenance and
operation of the monastic complex.
"Haghartsin is an architectural marvel, a favorite tourist spot,
and a religious center. This extremely generous, thoughtful and
unexpected gift will go a long way towards cementing the friendship
and mutual respect between the people and rulers of Sharjah, and
the Armenians. We all believe in the value of safeguarding the old,
while we upgrade and renew the monuments of our heritage so that they
continue to be a part of our life and culture for centuries more,"
said Vahe Aghabegians, Executive Director of the Armenia Fund.
Mr. Nerguizian, General Manager of Bank of Sharjah, was entrusted with
the successful completion of this project after H.H. the Sheikh's
official visit to Armenia two years ago when he first saw and was
impressed by the beauty and history of the monastery. His Highness,
who had received the Medal for Human Rights from UNESCO in 2003,
has an extensive track record supporting cultural and educational
causes throughout the Emirates and elsewhere.
"We are grateful to His Highness, Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed
Al Qasimi. Among the Armenia Fund's many programs and many donors,
this project and this particular expression of generosity will be
remembered and used as an example of the potential that our historic
monuments represent.
Even as we renovate them for their cultural and spiritual value, the
community surrounding the complex will enjoy the economic advantages of
a welcoming, operating center. Armenia appreciates the Sheikh's vision"
said Mr. Aghabegians. Mr. Nerguizian confirmed that H.H. the Sheikh
will attend personally the official ceremony marking the completion
of the renovation works of the Haghartsin Church Complex.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
armradio.am
21.03.2008 17:53
The Haghartsin Monastery Complex will enjoy major renovation and
infrastructure upgrade thanks to a princely donation by His Highness
Dr.
Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council
and Ruler of Sharjah.
On March 17, an agreement specifying construction and renovation
activities was signed between the Armenia Fund and the H.H. the
Sheikh, represented by Mr.Varouj Nerguizian, an active member of the
Armenian community of the United Arab Emirates, and a close advisor
to the Prince.
The project includes renovation of the access road to Haghartsin,
the installation of a water supply system, as well as the building
of power transmission and gas supply systems.
The project, at a total cost of around US $1,713,000 will bring
significant and essential upgrading to the entire area. A similar
agreement, for an undisclosed amount, was entered into earlier,
between His Holiness Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and
H.H.Dr.Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, whereby the renovation of
the Church Complex of Haghartsin will be undertaken and supervised by
the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, in accordance with the provisions
of the Ministry of Culture's Monuments Department.
Construction and renovation will begin in April 2008. The 6 km
road connecting the monastery to the main road will be upgraded
and asphalted.
Some sections of the road will be widened to provide space for tourism
support services. Parking and lighting will be added. Modern water,
power and gas supply systems will facilitate the maintenance and
operation of the monastic complex.
"Haghartsin is an architectural marvel, a favorite tourist spot,
and a religious center. This extremely generous, thoughtful and
unexpected gift will go a long way towards cementing the friendship
and mutual respect between the people and rulers of Sharjah, and
the Armenians. We all believe in the value of safeguarding the old,
while we upgrade and renew the monuments of our heritage so that they
continue to be a part of our life and culture for centuries more,"
said Vahe Aghabegians, Executive Director of the Armenia Fund.
Mr. Nerguizian, General Manager of Bank of Sharjah, was entrusted with
the successful completion of this project after H.H. the Sheikh's
official visit to Armenia two years ago when he first saw and was
impressed by the beauty and history of the monastery. His Highness,
who had received the Medal for Human Rights from UNESCO in 2003,
has an extensive track record supporting cultural and educational
causes throughout the Emirates and elsewhere.
"We are grateful to His Highness, Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed
Al Qasimi. Among the Armenia Fund's many programs and many donors,
this project and this particular expression of generosity will be
remembered and used as an example of the potential that our historic
monuments represent.
Even as we renovate them for their cultural and spiritual value, the
community surrounding the complex will enjoy the economic advantages of
a welcoming, operating center. Armenia appreciates the Sheikh's vision"
said Mr. Aghabegians. Mr. Nerguizian confirmed that H.H. the Sheikh
will attend personally the official ceremony marking the completion
of the renovation works of the Haghartsin Church Complex.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress