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CALL TO SUPPORT THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY IN SYRIA
Thursday, August 16th, 2012 | Posted by Asbarez
Staff
A group of Armenian volunteers clean up the streets of Aleppo
GLENDALE - All religious denominations, political parties and relief
organizations in the Western United States have come together to form a
joint committee to assist the Armenian community of Syria. On Thursday, the
group issued a call to support the efforts, the text of which is presented
below:
During the past weeks, the 17-month conflict in Syria has escalated to
dangerous proportions. Caught in the crossfire of this growing conflict are
the innocent citizens of Syria, among them the large Armenian community.
The presence of Armenians in Syria dates back many centuries, and
throughout that time, the community has had an important role in the
Armenian Diaspora reality. Especially after the Armenian Genocide, the
growing Armenian community, through its hard
workand
determination has created beneficial situation for nurturing families
and establishing national institutions such as churches and schools, and
preserving our heritage and traditions. Today, due to the current conflict,
the Armenian community is facing a crisis. The Armenian community
organizations in Syria, by adhering to the survivalist spirit of the
Armenian people, have already mobilized to effectively and in an organized
manner cater to the needs of the community.
In light of this mounting humanitarian crisis, Armenians will not remain
indifferent, and will get to work to extend a helping hand and assist the
Syrian-Armenian community.
The Armenian American community of Western United States is equally
concerned with these developments, which impact the entire Armenian nation.
Any harm inflicted upon any member of our dispersed Armenian family equally
impacts the rest of the family be they in Armenia or the Diaspora. With
increased resolve and conviction we must be ready to support the
Syrian-Armenian population, just as we have come to aid of our brethren in
Armenia, Artsakh, Lebanon and Iraq, in their time of need.
We call upon the Armenian American community of the Western United States
to facilitate the needs of the Syrian Armenian community and to contribute
for the preservation of the Armenian community. The Syrian Armenian
community has fulfilled its centuries-old mission proudly, and today as it
holds on to its home, the community is aware of its exceptional and unique
role it has had in the Diaspora, which unequivocally needs to be preserved.
We hereby announce the formation of a Joint Committee in Support of the
Syrian Armenian Community.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
Bishop Mikayel Mouradian
Rev. Joe Matossian
Social Democrat Hunchakian Party
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian Relief Society
AMAA
August 15, 2012
Thursday, August 16th, 2012 | Posted by Asbarez
Staff
A group of Armenian volunteers clean up the streets of Aleppo
GLENDALE - All religious denominations, political parties and relief
organizations in the Western United States have come together to form a
joint committee to assist the Armenian community of Syria. On Thursday, the
group issued a call to support the efforts, the text of which is presented
below:
During the past weeks, the 17-month conflict in Syria has escalated to
dangerous proportions. Caught in the crossfire of this growing conflict are
the innocent citizens of Syria, among them the large Armenian community.
The presence of Armenians in Syria dates back many centuries, and
throughout that time, the community has had an important role in the
Armenian Diaspora reality. Especially after the Armenian Genocide, the
growing Armenian community, through its hard
workand
determination has created beneficial situation for nurturing families
and establishing national institutions such as churches and schools, and
preserving our heritage and traditions. Today, due to the current conflict,
the Armenian community is facing a crisis. The Armenian community
organizations in Syria, by adhering to the survivalist spirit of the
Armenian people, have already mobilized to effectively and in an organized
manner cater to the needs of the community.
In light of this mounting humanitarian crisis, Armenians will not remain
indifferent, and will get to work to extend a helping hand and assist the
Syrian-Armenian community.
The Armenian American community of Western United States is equally
concerned with these developments, which impact the entire Armenian nation.
Any harm inflicted upon any member of our dispersed Armenian family equally
impacts the rest of the family be they in Armenia or the Diaspora. With
increased resolve and conviction we must be ready to support the
Syrian-Armenian population, just as we have come to aid of our brethren in
Armenia, Artsakh, Lebanon and Iraq, in their time of need.
We call upon the Armenian American community of the Western United States
to facilitate the needs of the Syrian Armenian community and to contribute
for the preservation of the Armenian community. The Syrian Armenian
community has fulfilled its centuries-old mission proudly, and today as it
holds on to its home, the community is aware of its exceptional and unique
role it has had in the Diaspora, which unequivocally needs to be preserved.
We hereby announce the formation of a Joint Committee in Support of the
Syrian Armenian Community.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian
Bishop Mikayel Mouradian
Rev. Joe Matossian
Social Democrat Hunchakian Party
Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Armenian Democratic Liberal Party
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Armenian Relief Society
AMAA
August 15, 2012