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/
Primate honored on the Feast day celebration of the Holy Nativity and
Theophany at St. Gregory Cathedral in Montreal
By pressoffice
On January 6, 2013 the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of
the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On this auspicious day, Primate Galstanian was honored with the
presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II. In his introduction, Mr. Chahe Tanachian, director of the Alex
Manoogian School, spoke to the faithful and said that it's an ancient
Armenian tradition to acknowledge within each family the contributions and
achievements of a deserving member. With this regard, he continued by
saying that `it is joyful for our big Canadian Diocesan family, to
witness our Primate as recipient of this prestigious recognition.' He
then introduced Mr. Alexandre Boulerice, Member of Parliament for the
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie riding in Montreal, who presented the
Diamond Jubilee Medal, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Mulcair, leader of the New
Democratic Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Outremont
accompanied by the head of the Diocese's Government Relations Office
Deacon Hagop Arslanian. Mr. Boulerice, bestowed the medal in
acknowledgement and appreciation of our Primate's significant
contributions and dedicated service to our community and for the country.
In his words of greeting, Mr. Boulerice commended the efforts and stressed
the importance of the ongoing initiatives that our Diocese is realizing
under the leadership of His Eminence, ranging from care and spiritual
needs of our faithful, to the development of essential educational
programs, establishment of vital social services and co-ordination of the
integration of new immigrants.
Primate Galstanian thanked Mr. Boulerice for this honor and wonderful
gesture and said that he `accepts this medal on behalf of each and every
Canadian-Armenian here in the Cathedral and throughout Canada who also
strive to bring their efforts and contributions to sustain the well being
and betterment of our communities and this country. Srpazan asked Mr.
Boulerice to convey his good wishes and gratitude to the Hon. Thomas
Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition who was instrumental for this
kind nomination.
The joyful ceremony ended with a reading from the Holy Bible and blessings
of the Primate.
We congratulate our Primate and wish him good health to continue his God
pleasing mission in the life of our people.
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/
Primate honored on the Feast day celebration of the Holy Nativity and
Theophany at St. Gregory Cathedral in Montreal
By pressoffice
On January 6, 2013 the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of
the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On this auspicious day, Primate Galstanian was honored with the
presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
II. In his introduction, Mr. Chahe Tanachian, director of the Alex
Manoogian School, spoke to the faithful and said that it's an ancient
Armenian tradition to acknowledge within each family the contributions and
achievements of a deserving member. With this regard, he continued by
saying that `it is joyful for our big Canadian Diocesan family, to
witness our Primate as recipient of this prestigious recognition.' He
then introduced Mr. Alexandre Boulerice, Member of Parliament for the
Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie riding in Montreal, who presented the
Diamond Jubilee Medal, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Mulcair, leader of the New
Democratic Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Outremont
accompanied by the head of the Diocese's Government Relations Office
Deacon Hagop Arslanian. Mr. Boulerice, bestowed the medal in
acknowledgement and appreciation of our Primate's significant
contributions and dedicated service to our community and for the country.
In his words of greeting, Mr. Boulerice commended the efforts and stressed
the importance of the ongoing initiatives that our Diocese is realizing
under the leadership of His Eminence, ranging from care and spiritual
needs of our faithful, to the development of essential educational
programs, establishment of vital social services and co-ordination of the
integration of new immigrants.
Primate Galstanian thanked Mr. Boulerice for this honor and wonderful
gesture and said that he `accepts this medal on behalf of each and every
Canadian-Armenian here in the Cathedral and throughout Canada who also
strive to bring their efforts and contributions to sustain the well being
and betterment of our communities and this country. Srpazan asked Mr.
Boulerice to convey his good wishes and gratitude to the Hon. Thomas
Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition who was instrumental for this
kind nomination.
The joyful ceremony ended with a reading from the Holy Bible and blessings
of the Primate.
We congratulate our Primate and wish him good health to continue his God
pleasing mission in the life of our people.