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NEW ARMENIAN CHURCH IN IRAQI KURDISTAN
Armenian Weekly
Fri, Aug 19 2011
HAVRESK, Iraq-From Aug. 1to Aug. 8, His Eminence Archbishop Avak
Asadourian, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Iraq, paid a pastoral
visit to the autonomous region of Kurdistan in Northern Iraq, mainly to
inspect the work of a new church which is being built in the village
of Havresk (Hye Verejh) in the province of Duhok.
It is important to note that due to limited funding the church was
not built in an entirely Armenian architectural style. The church is
expected to be completed early next year.
On Thursday Aug. 4, Avak Serpazan traveled to the village of Havresk
and met with the residents of the village in the "Levon Pasha" hall.
During the meeting the Primate listened to the villagers and offered
some solutions to their concerns.
His Eminence also visited the Armenian Communities of Erbil and Duhok
cities in a non-official capacity. On Aug. 5, Serpazan Hayr delivered
the sermon during the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the St. Nersess
Shenorhali Armenian church in Duhok city.
Due to a state of insecurity, especially in Baghdad and Mosul cities
since 2003, the Armenian communities in Iraq have been experiencing
inner migration as is the case with other Christian denominations
and minorities. As a consequence, a number of Armenians relocated to
the Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq. Hence, the Armenian Diocese
of Iraq is faced with the obligation and Christian duty of building
new churches for the faithful.
The new house of worship is being built through a generous donation
by the Association of churches in Germany and Switzerland, with the
able coordination of CAPNI Foundation. The Diocese is appreciative
of this Christian act of extending a helping hand.
During his visit, Serpazan supervised the progress of the work and
offered details pertaining to arrangements specific to the Mother
church.
It is important to note that due to limited funding the church was
not built in an entirely Armenian architectural style. The church is
expected to be completed early next year.
His Eminence was accompanied by the parish priests of the churches
of Zakho and Duhok, Fr. Artoon Khalatian and Fr. Masis Shahinian
respectively. Also, accompanying Serpazan were two parish council
members from Erbil.
Returning to Erbil, His Eminence presented his condolences to the
families and relatives of two recently departed Armenian men on
Saturday and Sunday August 6th and 7th in the community center.
Armenian Weekly
Fri, Aug 19 2011
HAVRESK, Iraq-From Aug. 1to Aug. 8, His Eminence Archbishop Avak
Asadourian, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Iraq, paid a pastoral
visit to the autonomous region of Kurdistan in Northern Iraq, mainly to
inspect the work of a new church which is being built in the village
of Havresk (Hye Verejh) in the province of Duhok.
It is important to note that due to limited funding the church was
not built in an entirely Armenian architectural style. The church is
expected to be completed early next year.
On Thursday Aug. 4, Avak Serpazan traveled to the village of Havresk
and met with the residents of the village in the "Levon Pasha" hall.
During the meeting the Primate listened to the villagers and offered
some solutions to their concerns.
His Eminence also visited the Armenian Communities of Erbil and Duhok
cities in a non-official capacity. On Aug. 5, Serpazan Hayr delivered
the sermon during the Divine Liturgy celebrated in the St. Nersess
Shenorhali Armenian church in Duhok city.
Due to a state of insecurity, especially in Baghdad and Mosul cities
since 2003, the Armenian communities in Iraq have been experiencing
inner migration as is the case with other Christian denominations
and minorities. As a consequence, a number of Armenians relocated to
the Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq. Hence, the Armenian Diocese
of Iraq is faced with the obligation and Christian duty of building
new churches for the faithful.
The new house of worship is being built through a generous donation
by the Association of churches in Germany and Switzerland, with the
able coordination of CAPNI Foundation. The Diocese is appreciative
of this Christian act of extending a helping hand.
During his visit, Serpazan supervised the progress of the work and
offered details pertaining to arrangements specific to the Mother
church.
It is important to note that due to limited funding the church was
not built in an entirely Armenian architectural style. The church is
expected to be completed early next year.
His Eminence was accompanied by the parish priests of the churches
of Zakho and Duhok, Fr. Artoon Khalatian and Fr. Masis Shahinian
respectively. Also, accompanying Serpazan were two parish council
members from Erbil.
Returning to Erbil, His Eminence presented his condolences to the
families and relatives of two recently departed Armenian men on
Saturday and Sunday August 6th and 7th in the community center.