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PRESS OFFICE
Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurch-ed.net
March 22, 2013
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His Holiness Karekin II will bestow the highest distinction on Mr. and Mrs.
Nazar and Artemis Nazarian, in New York on May 10
On Friday, May 10, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, will honor two lifelong benefactors of the
Armenian Church and the worldwide community.
The Armenian General Benevolent Union and the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern) will co-sponsor the gala evening in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Nazar and Artemis Nazarian, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, will preside over the occasion to personally bestow the "Knight
of Holy Etchmiadzin" Pontifical Medal on the honorees, in grateful
recognition of their lifetime commitment, service, and philanthropy both in
Armenia and the Diaspora.
The Nazarians' generosity has benefitted countless institutions across the
globe, including Holy Etchmiadzin, the AGBU, and the Eastern Diocese. In
addition, the Nazarians have sponsored numerous educational, cultural, and
religious programs, and have been strong supporters of the Republic of
Armenia.
The "Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin" Pontifical Medal is the highest lay honor
of the Armenian Church, and has only been awarded to a very few recipients
since its inception in 2011. Mrs. Louise Manoogian Simone, the great
Armenian philanthropist and past president of the AGBU, was the very first
honoree.
"I wish to express my great joy that His Holiness has chosen Nazar and
Artemis Nazarian to be in the distinguished company of those who have
received this rare honor," said Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian. "The Nazarians are shining examples of our Armenian Christian
heritage in action."
"The Nazarians have been noble, influential figures in the American and
global Armenian communities," said AGBU President Berge Setrakian. "This
event will be a memorable occasion to express our admiration and gratitude
as a community in the presence of His Holiness."
To realize the event at the Plaza Hotel, Mrs. Nila Festekjian has graciously
accepted the invitation of Archbishop Barsamian and Mr. Setrakian to chair
the organizing committee.
Advancing the Global Armenian Community
In a lifetime of good deeds, Nazar and Artemis Nazarian have upheld the
Armenian Christian virtues of charity, loyalty and faithful leadership. Mr.
and Mrs. Nazarian have not only greatly contributed to the Armenian
community in the United States, but have been engaged for many years in
projects throughout the world to advance the cause of their people.
They are long-time members of the St. Thomas Armenian Church of Tenafly,
N.J., where Mr. Nazarian was among its founders and served on the parish
council as a Diocesan delegate, and on the Board of Trustees. He also
served on the St. Nersess Armenian Seminary Board of Directors. The
Nazarians have been major contributors to both the parish and St. Nersess
Seminary.
One of the original godfathers of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York
City, Nazar Nazarian has always been supportive of major projects of the
Eastern Diocese.
In anticipation of the 1700th anniversary of Armenia's conversion to
Christianity, the Nazarians sponsored the construction of the "Drtad Madour"
as part of the mammoth St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan.
The beautiful structure is only the most visible part of the couple's
innumerable contributions to the Armenian Church in its independent
republic.
Mr. and Mrs. Nazarian are also benefactors of the AGBU Nubar Nazarian
building, housing the Armenian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, of the Yerevan
State Medical School's Radiology Center, and the AGBU headquarters building
under construction in Yerevan.
The Nazarians have been active members of the AGBU, where Nazar has served
over 33 years on the Board of Directors as Vice President and Treasurer.
Their generosity has resulted in several "Nazarian Halls" gracing the AGBU
facilities in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Canoga Park, California; and Camp
Nubar, Andes, New York. The Levon and Satenig Nazarian AGBU Day School in
Beirut, Lebanon, was constructed by Nazar and his brothers in honor of their
parents, as they have also established the AGBU Levon and Satenig Nazarian
Fund.
Nazar and Artemis Nazarian have assisted countless students throughout the
United States and in Armenian communities throughout the world, as part of
their ongoing engagement for the advancement of the global Armenian
community.
For information about the banquet, please contact the offices of the AGBU or
the Diocese.
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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurch-ed.net
March 22, 2013
__________________________________________________ __
His Holiness Karekin II will bestow the highest distinction on Mr. and Mrs.
Nazar and Artemis Nazarian, in New York on May 10
On Friday, May 10, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, will honor two lifelong benefactors of the
Armenian Church and the worldwide community.
The Armenian General Benevolent Union and the Diocese of the Armenian Church
of America (Eastern) will co-sponsor the gala evening in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Nazar and Artemis Nazarian, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, will preside over the occasion to personally bestow the "Knight
of Holy Etchmiadzin" Pontifical Medal on the honorees, in grateful
recognition of their lifetime commitment, service, and philanthropy both in
Armenia and the Diaspora.
The Nazarians' generosity has benefitted countless institutions across the
globe, including Holy Etchmiadzin, the AGBU, and the Eastern Diocese. In
addition, the Nazarians have sponsored numerous educational, cultural, and
religious programs, and have been strong supporters of the Republic of
Armenia.
The "Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin" Pontifical Medal is the highest lay honor
of the Armenian Church, and has only been awarded to a very few recipients
since its inception in 2011. Mrs. Louise Manoogian Simone, the great
Armenian philanthropist and past president of the AGBU, was the very first
honoree.
"I wish to express my great joy that His Holiness has chosen Nazar and
Artemis Nazarian to be in the distinguished company of those who have
received this rare honor," said Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag
Barsamian. "The Nazarians are shining examples of our Armenian Christian
heritage in action."
"The Nazarians have been noble, influential figures in the American and
global Armenian communities," said AGBU President Berge Setrakian. "This
event will be a memorable occasion to express our admiration and gratitude
as a community in the presence of His Holiness."
To realize the event at the Plaza Hotel, Mrs. Nila Festekjian has graciously
accepted the invitation of Archbishop Barsamian and Mr. Setrakian to chair
the organizing committee.
Advancing the Global Armenian Community
In a lifetime of good deeds, Nazar and Artemis Nazarian have upheld the
Armenian Christian virtues of charity, loyalty and faithful leadership. Mr.
and Mrs. Nazarian have not only greatly contributed to the Armenian
community in the United States, but have been engaged for many years in
projects throughout the world to advance the cause of their people.
They are long-time members of the St. Thomas Armenian Church of Tenafly,
N.J., where Mr. Nazarian was among its founders and served on the parish
council as a Diocesan delegate, and on the Board of Trustees. He also
served on the St. Nersess Armenian Seminary Board of Directors. The
Nazarians have been major contributors to both the parish and St. Nersess
Seminary.
One of the original godfathers of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in New York
City, Nazar Nazarian has always been supportive of major projects of the
Eastern Diocese.
In anticipation of the 1700th anniversary of Armenia's conversion to
Christianity, the Nazarians sponsored the construction of the "Drtad Madour"
as part of the mammoth St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan.
The beautiful structure is only the most visible part of the couple's
innumerable contributions to the Armenian Church in its independent
republic.
Mr. and Mrs. Nazarian are also benefactors of the AGBU Nubar Nazarian
building, housing the Armenian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, of the Yerevan
State Medical School's Radiology Center, and the AGBU headquarters building
under construction in Yerevan.
The Nazarians have been active members of the AGBU, where Nazar has served
over 33 years on the Board of Directors as Vice President and Treasurer.
Their generosity has resulted in several "Nazarian Halls" gracing the AGBU
facilities in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Canoga Park, California; and Camp
Nubar, Andes, New York. The Levon and Satenig Nazarian AGBU Day School in
Beirut, Lebanon, was constructed by Nazar and his brothers in honor of their
parents, as they have also established the AGBU Levon and Satenig Nazarian
Fund.
Nazar and Artemis Nazarian have assisted countless students throughout the
United States and in Armenian communities throughout the world, as part of
their ongoing engagement for the advancement of the global Armenian
community.
For information about the banquet, please contact the offices of the AGBU or
the Diocese.
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