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Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Director
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Watch our latest videos on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HolySeeOfCilicia
HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I VISITS PILIBOS SCHOOL
LOS ANGELES, ANTELIAS - On the morning of Thursday, October 13, 2011, His
Holiness Catholicos Aram I arrived at Rose and Alex Pilibos School where he
was greeted by Principal Dr. Alina Dorian, Director of ARS Mary Postoian
School Mrs. Takouhey Saatjian, faculty, and students who were gathered in
the courtyard to enthusiastically welcome His Holiness to their school.
His Holiness was accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
prelate, Clergy and Council members, and participating in the visit were
members of the Board of Regents, School Board, ARF Karekin Njteh Gomideh,
and parents.
After the traditional blessing of salt and bread and a collective prayer,
Vice-Principal Charles Loussararian and Principal Dr. Alina Dorian welcomed
His Holiness and expressed their gratitude for his visit.
The Prelate emphasized that the institution that is the Armenian School is a
focal point of the Pontifical Visit and one of the top priorities of His
Holiness, and invited the Pontiff to share his message.
His Holiness delivered an inspiring and motivational message in which he
stressed that the Armenian School is where the future of our nation is
built. He spoke of the Armenian School as a place where faith and heritage
are fostered, where character is built, the bedrock and foundation on which
our nation is built, and concluded by commended the administration, faculty,
and affiliated bodies for their service to our students.
After taking a brief tour of the school and witnessing the artwork prepared
for him by the students, His Holiness and entourage headed to the school gym
where students presented a cultural program of recitations, song, and dance.
A few students were also given the opportunity to ask their candid questions
to His Holiness.
The program came to a close with the singing of the Cilician anthem by the
students.
His Holiness and entourage headed back out to the courtyard where the
students assembled to kick off the school's first ever Walk-a-Thon. The 5
kilometer long Walk-a-Thon began with the cutting of the ribbon by His
Holiness.
A reception in honor of His Holiness followed, during which a discussion on
various issues took place. We are grateful to our Prelate, His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, who graciously obliged our request to
arrange for the Pilibos family to be graced by His Holiness' blessings, on
this important occasion " said Dr. Alina Dorian.
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Photos: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Photos/Photos616.htm
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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the dioceses of
the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of the
Catholicosate, http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Director
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Watch our latest videos on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HolySeeOfCilicia
HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I VISITS PILIBOS SCHOOL
LOS ANGELES, ANTELIAS - On the morning of Thursday, October 13, 2011, His
Holiness Catholicos Aram I arrived at Rose and Alex Pilibos School where he
was greeted by Principal Dr. Alina Dorian, Director of ARS Mary Postoian
School Mrs. Takouhey Saatjian, faculty, and students who were gathered in
the courtyard to enthusiastically welcome His Holiness to their school.
His Holiness was accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
prelate, Clergy and Council members, and participating in the visit were
members of the Board of Regents, School Board, ARF Karekin Njteh Gomideh,
and parents.
After the traditional blessing of salt and bread and a collective prayer,
Vice-Principal Charles Loussararian and Principal Dr. Alina Dorian welcomed
His Holiness and expressed their gratitude for his visit.
The Prelate emphasized that the institution that is the Armenian School is a
focal point of the Pontifical Visit and one of the top priorities of His
Holiness, and invited the Pontiff to share his message.
His Holiness delivered an inspiring and motivational message in which he
stressed that the Armenian School is where the future of our nation is
built. He spoke of the Armenian School as a place where faith and heritage
are fostered, where character is built, the bedrock and foundation on which
our nation is built, and concluded by commended the administration, faculty,
and affiliated bodies for their service to our students.
After taking a brief tour of the school and witnessing the artwork prepared
for him by the students, His Holiness and entourage headed to the school gym
where students presented a cultural program of recitations, song, and dance.
A few students were also given the opportunity to ask their candid questions
to His Holiness.
The program came to a close with the singing of the Cilician anthem by the
students.
His Holiness and entourage headed back out to the courtyard where the
students assembled to kick off the school's first ever Walk-a-Thon. The 5
kilometer long Walk-a-Thon began with the cutting of the ribbon by His
Holiness.
A reception in honor of His Holiness followed, during which a discussion on
various issues took place. We are grateful to our Prelate, His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, who graciously obliged our request to
arrange for the Pilibos family to be graced by His Holiness' blessings, on
this important occasion " said Dr. Alina Dorian.
##
Photos: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Photos/Photos616.htm
*****
The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the dioceses of
the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of the
Catholicosate, http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.