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Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
His Holiness Aram I Honors Three Armenian School Teachers in Greece
Antelias - On Monday 29 September 2014, after he was awarded an
honorary doctorate at Athens University, His Holiness met the Armenian
community of Athens at a dinner organized in his honor by the Diocese.
In response to the request of the Diocesan council, His Holiness Aram I
decorated Mrs. Shaké Elmasian, Ms. Keghanoush Avsharian and Mr.
Guiragos Meguerditchian with the Insignia of St. Mesrob Mashdotz in
recognition of their long service as educators. In his address, His
Holiness Aram I praised the educators for introducing young Armenians to
ideals and values that help shape their character. He said that the
Armenian nation needs committed teachers and he encouraged the youth to
choose this high vocation. Concluding his address, Catholicos Aram I
thanked everyone who volunteered their service during bad times to help
guarantee the survival of the Armenian school; he also reported that he
had been filled with pride on hearing Greek politicians and clergy
praise the Armenian community for its contribution to the welfare of
Greek society.
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From: A. Papazian
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
His Holiness Aram I Honors Three Armenian School Teachers in Greece
Antelias - On Monday 29 September 2014, after he was awarded an
honorary doctorate at Athens University, His Holiness met the Armenian
community of Athens at a dinner organized in his honor by the Diocese.
In response to the request of the Diocesan council, His Holiness Aram I
decorated Mrs. Shaké Elmasian, Ms. Keghanoush Avsharian and Mr.
Guiragos Meguerditchian with the Insignia of St. Mesrob Mashdotz in
recognition of their long service as educators. In his address, His
Holiness Aram I praised the educators for introducing young Armenians to
ideals and values that help shape their character. He said that the
Armenian nation needs committed teachers and he encouraged the youth to
choose this high vocation. Concluding his address, Catholicos Aram I
thanked everyone who volunteered their service during bad times to help
guarantee the survival of the Armenian school; he also reported that he
had been filled with pride on hearing Greek politicians and clergy
praise the Armenian community for its contribution to the welfare of
Greek society.
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http://armenianorthodoxchurch.org/gallery-2
From: A. Papazian