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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont-Quebec H2V 3H2
Contact: Deacon Hagop Arslanian,
Tel: 514-276-9479
Fax: 514-276-9960
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.ca/
Fri, Oct 9 2009
Establishment of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Church-Parish in Calgary,
Alberta
It is with immense spiritual joy and gratefulness to God Almighty, that we
announce the establishment of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Parish in
Calgary, Alberta=2E
On September 12, 2009 a founding meeting of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor)
Church Parish in Calgary, Alberta, was held under the auspices of Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian, Primate. In attendance for this notable inaugural
meeting were devoted and faithful members of the community, Eduard & Houry
Kalaydjian, Heranoush Aprikian, Kevork Poushian, Mardig Basmadjian,
Varoujan Minassian and Mayda Beylerian=2E
At this first meeting, the Primate appointed the following dedicated
Parish members to head the Parish Council, Mayda Beylerian as Chairperson,
Varoujan Minassian, Vice -Chair, Houry Kalaydjian, as treasurer and
Heranoush Aprikian, secretary. The name of the parish, Holy Almighty (Surb
Zoravor), was established at this inaugural meeting. Bishop Bagrat
Galstanian congratulated the members of the parish council and the
Armenian community of Calgary. His Eminence also discussed in depth the
mission, work and services of a parish church.
Bishop Galstanian emphasized that the vision for the Armenian community of
Calgary is to have a parish that serves the spiritual, educational needs
of our people. In his capacity as the Primate of the Armenian Church
Canadian Diocese, Srpazan directs explicate attention to the western
Parishes. His Eminence regularly visits to meet and discuss issues
relating to the mission of our communities and the Church.
On behalf of the Diocesan Council, Clergy and faithful we congratulate the
parishioners of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Armenian Church of Calgary
and the Calgary and area Armenian Community for this God-pleasing
initiative. In the spirit of this announcement, we repeat the words of the
Armenian Church hymn from 8th century, Sahak III Dzoraporetsi's:
"Be delighted Holy Church, since Christ the King of Heaven today has
crowned you with His Cross and has adorned your edifice with His
magnificent glories=2E Be delighted daughter of Sion, since today the
earth became heaven once again by your renewal." 09 Oct 2009 by Press
Office
©2004 Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada. All rights reserved=2E
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Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada
615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont-Quebec H2V 3H2
Contact: Deacon Hagop Arslanian,
Tel: 514-276-9479
Fax: 514-276-9960
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianchurch.ca/
Fri, Oct 9 2009
Establishment of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Church-Parish in Calgary,
Alberta
It is with immense spiritual joy and gratefulness to God Almighty, that we
announce the establishment of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Parish in
Calgary, Alberta=2E
On September 12, 2009 a founding meeting of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor)
Church Parish in Calgary, Alberta, was held under the auspices of Bishop
Bagrat Galstanian, Primate. In attendance for this notable inaugural
meeting were devoted and faithful members of the community, Eduard & Houry
Kalaydjian, Heranoush Aprikian, Kevork Poushian, Mardig Basmadjian,
Varoujan Minassian and Mayda Beylerian=2E
At this first meeting, the Primate appointed the following dedicated
Parish members to head the Parish Council, Mayda Beylerian as Chairperson,
Varoujan Minassian, Vice -Chair, Houry Kalaydjian, as treasurer and
Heranoush Aprikian, secretary. The name of the parish, Holy Almighty (Surb
Zoravor), was established at this inaugural meeting. Bishop Bagrat
Galstanian congratulated the members of the parish council and the
Armenian community of Calgary. His Eminence also discussed in depth the
mission, work and services of a parish church.
Bishop Galstanian emphasized that the vision for the Armenian community of
Calgary is to have a parish that serves the spiritual, educational needs
of our people. In his capacity as the Primate of the Armenian Church
Canadian Diocese, Srpazan directs explicate attention to the western
Parishes. His Eminence regularly visits to meet and discuss issues
relating to the mission of our communities and the Church.
On behalf of the Diocesan Council, Clergy and faithful we congratulate the
parishioners of Holy Almighty (Surb Zoravor) Armenian Church of Calgary
and the Calgary and area Armenian Community for this God-pleasing
initiative. In the spirit of this announcement, we repeat the words of the
Armenian Church hymn from 8th century, Sahak III Dzoraporetsi's:
"Be delighted Holy Church, since Christ the King of Heaven today has
crowned you with His Cross and has adorned your edifice with His
magnificent glories=2E Be delighted daughter of Sion, since today the
earth became heaven once again by your renewal." 09 Oct 2009 by Press
Office
©2004 Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada. All rights reserved=2E
powered by: Technologies Lunasoft