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Prelate Participates In Inauguration of `New Cilicia' Village In Artsakh
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
The Prelate with the participants in the inauguration of the New
Cilicia Village
STEPANAKERT - On Wednesday, May 15, Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian returned to Los Angeles from a mission in Armenia and
Artsakh. The Prelate first participated in the meeting of the
Canonization Committee at Holy Etchmiadzin, from where he headed to
Artsakh for the official opening of the `New Cilicia' village
sponsored by the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
The `New Cilicia' project was implemented by the joint efforts of the
Catholicosate of Cilicia and the government of the Republic of
Nagorno-Karabakh to build single residence homes, a kindergarten,
medical center, community center, and a church in the Martakert
Province to repopulate the strategically important region.
The first phase included the renovation of the existing elementary
school, the drawing of the village blueprint, which was ratified by
the government, and the building of the first ten homes in late 2012.
The homes were presented to families of martyred soldiers and young
couples selected by the government. In the meantime, construction and
renovations continue on 32 existing homes, which is expected to be
completed in the coming few months.
The Catholicosate of Cilicia delegation, comprised of the Prelates,
Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian (Prelate of Tehran), Bishop Papken
Tcharian (Prelate of Isfahan), Ara Demirjian and Vahe Yacoubian
(Central Executive members), Edward Babakhanians (Chairman of the
Tehran Prelacy Executive Council), and Khatchig Dedeyan (Catholicosate
Chancellor), arrived in Artsakh on Friday, May 10.
On the morning of Saturday, May 11, the delegation met with Artsakh
President Bako Sahakyan and Primate Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan, and
firstly conveyed the blessings and well wishes of His Holiness
Catholicos Aram I. State-church ties, socioeconomic situation in
Artsakh and regional trends were the focus of the meeting. President
Sahakyan expressed his gratitude to His Holiness for the close
relations that exist between the Catholicosate and the Republic of
Artsakh, as evidenced by the building of the `New Cilicia' village,
and invited His Holiness to visit Artsakh and personally bless the
citizens. The President wished that the `New Cilicia' village becomes
the symbol of collaboration between Artsakh and the Diaspora,
stressing the importance of the Diaspora's support in similar
repopulation efforts. President Sahakyan also underlined the vital
role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in preserving Armenian national
identity in the Diaspora, noting that the church has had a great
contribution in strengthening and expanding ties with the Motherland.
Both sides emphasized the need for continuous deepening the
state-church interrelations, considering it among the most important
bases of the Motherland-Diaspora unshakable unity.
Accompanied by Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, the
delegation then headed to the `New Cilicia' village, where they were
greeted and welcomed by Minister of Agriculture Karen Shahramanyan,
Head of Martakert Province Regional Administration Vladik Khachatryan,
`New Ghazanchi' village head, elementary school principal, and `New
Cilicia' residents.
The inauguration of the village began with a special prayer led by the
Prelates, followed by the reading of letter of blessing of Catholicos
Aram I, in which His Holiness stated that Artsakh gained independence
owing to the collective faith, strong will, and blood of our people.
Gaining independence takes sacrifice, but maintaining and
strengthening independence and democracy takes even greater sacrifice
and collective efforts, stated our Pontiff. A mighty and prosperous
Artsakh is a pan-Armenian responsibility, and it is with knowledge and
purpose that the Catholicosate of Cilicia undertook this project with
its Prelacies; we will continue to lend our unwavering support to
Artsakh, concluded the letter of His Holiness.
In his address, Prime Minister Harutyunyan explained the historical
significance of the region designated for the `New Cilicia'
repopulation project. The New Ghazanchi region, explained the Prime
Minister, was one of the major theatres of the war and played a
significant role in the Artsakh army's victory. The Prime Minister
expressed thanks and appreciation to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I
and the Prelacies of the Holy See of Cilicia for their sponsorship of
this important effort.
Remarks were also delivered by Head of Martakert Province Regional
Administration Vladik Khachatryan, the school principal, and Minister
of Agriculture Karen Shahramanyan. Mr. Shahramanyan presented the
upcoming phases of the project, which includes the building of 29 new
homes and the completion of the renovation of 32 existing homes.
The breaking ground and blessing of the foundation for the new homes
followed, construction on which will begin immediately. The delegation
then had the opportunity to visit the new homes to congratulate and
bless the families on this joyous occasion.
http://asbarez.com/110362/prelate-participates-in-inauguration-of-%E2%80%98new-cilicia%E2%80%99-village-in-artsakh/
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
The Prelate with the participants in the inauguration of the New
Cilicia Village
STEPANAKERT - On Wednesday, May 15, Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian returned to Los Angeles from a mission in Armenia and
Artsakh. The Prelate first participated in the meeting of the
Canonization Committee at Holy Etchmiadzin, from where he headed to
Artsakh for the official opening of the `New Cilicia' village
sponsored by the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
The `New Cilicia' project was implemented by the joint efforts of the
Catholicosate of Cilicia and the government of the Republic of
Nagorno-Karabakh to build single residence homes, a kindergarten,
medical center, community center, and a church in the Martakert
Province to repopulate the strategically important region.
The first phase included the renovation of the existing elementary
school, the drawing of the village blueprint, which was ratified by
the government, and the building of the first ten homes in late 2012.
The homes were presented to families of martyred soldiers and young
couples selected by the government. In the meantime, construction and
renovations continue on 32 existing homes, which is expected to be
completed in the coming few months.
The Catholicosate of Cilicia delegation, comprised of the Prelates,
Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian (Prelate of Tehran), Bishop Papken
Tcharian (Prelate of Isfahan), Ara Demirjian and Vahe Yacoubian
(Central Executive members), Edward Babakhanians (Chairman of the
Tehran Prelacy Executive Council), and Khatchig Dedeyan (Catholicosate
Chancellor), arrived in Artsakh on Friday, May 10.
On the morning of Saturday, May 11, the delegation met with Artsakh
President Bako Sahakyan and Primate Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan, and
firstly conveyed the blessings and well wishes of His Holiness
Catholicos Aram I. State-church ties, socioeconomic situation in
Artsakh and regional trends were the focus of the meeting. President
Sahakyan expressed his gratitude to His Holiness for the close
relations that exist between the Catholicosate and the Republic of
Artsakh, as evidenced by the building of the `New Cilicia' village,
and invited His Holiness to visit Artsakh and personally bless the
citizens. The President wished that the `New Cilicia' village becomes
the symbol of collaboration between Artsakh and the Diaspora,
stressing the importance of the Diaspora's support in similar
repopulation efforts. President Sahakyan also underlined the vital
role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in preserving Armenian national
identity in the Diaspora, noting that the church has had a great
contribution in strengthening and expanding ties with the Motherland.
Both sides emphasized the need for continuous deepening the
state-church interrelations, considering it among the most important
bases of the Motherland-Diaspora unshakable unity.
Accompanied by Artsakh Prime Minister Arayik Harutyunyan, the
delegation then headed to the `New Cilicia' village, where they were
greeted and welcomed by Minister of Agriculture Karen Shahramanyan,
Head of Martakert Province Regional Administration Vladik Khachatryan,
`New Ghazanchi' village head, elementary school principal, and `New
Cilicia' residents.
The inauguration of the village began with a special prayer led by the
Prelates, followed by the reading of letter of blessing of Catholicos
Aram I, in which His Holiness stated that Artsakh gained independence
owing to the collective faith, strong will, and blood of our people.
Gaining independence takes sacrifice, but maintaining and
strengthening independence and democracy takes even greater sacrifice
and collective efforts, stated our Pontiff. A mighty and prosperous
Artsakh is a pan-Armenian responsibility, and it is with knowledge and
purpose that the Catholicosate of Cilicia undertook this project with
its Prelacies; we will continue to lend our unwavering support to
Artsakh, concluded the letter of His Holiness.
In his address, Prime Minister Harutyunyan explained the historical
significance of the region designated for the `New Cilicia'
repopulation project. The New Ghazanchi region, explained the Prime
Minister, was one of the major theatres of the war and played a
significant role in the Artsakh army's victory. The Prime Minister
expressed thanks and appreciation to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I
and the Prelacies of the Holy See of Cilicia for their sponsorship of
this important effort.
Remarks were also delivered by Head of Martakert Province Regional
Administration Vladik Khachatryan, the school principal, and Minister
of Agriculture Karen Shahramanyan. Mr. Shahramanyan presented the
upcoming phases of the project, which includes the building of 29 new
homes and the completion of the renovation of 32 existing homes.
The breaking ground and blessing of the foundation for the new homes
followed, construction on which will begin immediately. The delegation
then had the opportunity to visit the new homes to congratulate and
bless the families on this joyous occasion.
http://asbarez.com/110362/prelate-participates-in-inauguration-of-%E2%80%98new-cilicia%E2%80%99-village-in-artsakh/