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CHURCHES IN AUSTRALIA EXPRESSES SORROW OVER THE DEATH OF ARCHBISHOP AGHAN BALIOZIAN OAM
ChristianToday
Sept 25 2012
Renowned Christian leader, ecumenist and former president of
the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) His Eminence
Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian
Church of Australia and New Zealand died on Saturday 22 September
2012 in Sydney.
Archbishop Baliozian was held in high esteem both in Australia and
around the world for his wisdom and commitment to Christian unity,
interreligious dialogue and peace building. He arrived in Australia in
1975 to serve as Vicar General of the diocese before being appointed
as Primate of Australia and New Zealand in 1982.
As an active and passionate ecumenist he served as the first president
of the NCCA (1994-97) and later as president of the NSW Ecumenical
Council (2005-07). Archbishop Baliozian represented the Armenian
Church within the World Council of Churches participating in the
Assemblies of Canberra (1991), Harare (1998) and Porto Alegre (2006).
NCCA general secretary Rev. Tara Curlewis expressed deep sorrow
over the Archbishop's death. She said; "Archbishop Baliozian will be
remembered for his outstanding commitment to ecumenism."
"His role in promoting Christian unity, the participation of the
orthodox churches both in the NCCA and WCC, and the importance of
interfaith dialogue is a continuing legacy for the churches. Alongside
his work with the churches he worked with the wider community where he
was held in high esteem by both local community and political leaders."
For his significant contribution and service to Australia and the
Armenian community he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
in 1995 and in 2001 the Centenary Medal.
Ms Curlewis concluded saying; "As a fellowship of churches we have
all been touched by his leadership, passion for ecumenism, his
encouragement of the youth and his love for people. Let us keep the
Armenian Apostolic Church and its leadership in our prayers during
this time of loss, mourning and transition."
http://au.christiantoday.com/article/churches-in-australia-expresses-sorrow-over-the-death-of-archbishop-aghan-baliozian-oam/14128.htm
ChristianToday
Sept 25 2012
Renowned Christian leader, ecumenist and former president of
the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) His Eminence
Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian
Church of Australia and New Zealand died on Saturday 22 September
2012 in Sydney.
Archbishop Baliozian was held in high esteem both in Australia and
around the world for his wisdom and commitment to Christian unity,
interreligious dialogue and peace building. He arrived in Australia in
1975 to serve as Vicar General of the diocese before being appointed
as Primate of Australia and New Zealand in 1982.
As an active and passionate ecumenist he served as the first president
of the NCCA (1994-97) and later as president of the NSW Ecumenical
Council (2005-07). Archbishop Baliozian represented the Armenian
Church within the World Council of Churches participating in the
Assemblies of Canberra (1991), Harare (1998) and Porto Alegre (2006).
NCCA general secretary Rev. Tara Curlewis expressed deep sorrow
over the Archbishop's death. She said; "Archbishop Baliozian will be
remembered for his outstanding commitment to ecumenism."
"His role in promoting Christian unity, the participation of the
orthodox churches both in the NCCA and WCC, and the importance of
interfaith dialogue is a continuing legacy for the churches. Alongside
his work with the churches he worked with the wider community where he
was held in high esteem by both local community and political leaders."
For his significant contribution and service to Australia and the
Armenian community he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia
in 1995 and in 2001 the Centenary Medal.
Ms Curlewis concluded saying; "As a fellowship of churches we have
all been touched by his leadership, passion for ecumenism, his
encouragement of the youth and his love for people. Let us keep the
Armenian Apostolic Church and its leadership in our prayers during
this time of loss, mourning and transition."
http://au.christiantoday.com/article/churches-in-australia-expresses-sorrow-over-the-death-of-archbishop-aghan-baliozian-oam/14128.htm