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  • Canadian Diocese: Primate of Javakheti in Montreal

    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada
    Contact; Deacon Hagop Arslanian, Assistant to the Primate
    615 Stuart Avenue, Outremont-Quebec H2V 3H2
    Tel; 514-276-9479, Fax; 514-276-9960
    Email; [email protected], Website; www.armenianchurch.ca


    Communiqué
    Primate of Javakheti in Montreal

    On Tuesday, 2 March 2004, Very Reverend Father Babgen Salbyan, Primate
    of Javakheti met with the representatives of the Montreal Armenian
    Community in the Diocesan Dikran Garibian Hall. Father Babgen Salbyan
    talked about the current situation in Javakheti and the expectations
    of the Armenian Community from both Armenia and Diaspora.

    Afterwards, at St Gregory the Illuminator's Marie Manoogian Hall, Very
    Reverend Father Babgen Salbyan made a presentation on the current
    situationin Javakheti, the needs and expectations of Javakheti
    Armenians; discussions focused on the policy of the Georgian
    government towards Javakheti and matters related to the role and
    mission of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church. Donations, for a total
    of $12.000 were made to Javakheti Armenians by the faithful of the
    Canadian Armenian community. On this occasion, Bishop Bagrat
    Galstanian, Diocesan Council members and the Clergy extend their
    sincere thanks and gratitude for the donors.

    The following day, Bishop Bagrat Galstanian accompanied by Very
    Reverend Father Babgen Salbyan and Mr. Hagop Amirianpaid a short visit
    to the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Ottawa and met with the
    Ambassador, His Excellency Ara Papian and the staff of Armenian
    Embassy. Discussions focused on the issues related to Javakheti
    Armenian community, Armenian Apostolic Church and Motherland Armenia.

    Feast of Saint Vartan and His companions in the Canadian Diocese

    On Sunday February 29 2004, the feast of St Vartan the Warrior and his
    companions was marked at St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral
    organized by cultural unions and political parties of the Armenian
    community of Montreal. His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian presided
    over the ceremony. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Primate of
    Javakheti, the Very Reverend Father Babgen Salpyan.

    This year, the Diocesan Primate suggested that each of our church's
    feast days will be given an appropriate meaning and
    content. Accordingly, St Vartanank was declared as the BLESSING DAY OF
    ARMENIAN ASSOCIATIONS ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTIES. We should note that
    since his first day as Primate, Serpazan has paid special attention to
    the rejuvenation of the spiritual life in our Diocese.

    Over 800 faithful attended the ceremony. Representatives of the unions
    and parties who were escorted to the altar by the AGBU Armenian Scouts
    renewed their vow to serve the Armenian people and the Armenian
    Church. In his sermon, Bishop Galstanian said "Today, we are called to
    serve the Armenian Church, Motherland Armenia and our beloved
    people. Today my heart is full of joy witnessing the unity of our
    people as it was in the Battle of Avarayr". Serpazan thanked and
    expressed his appreciation to the members of the organizing committee
    and the faithful; he then introduced the Primate of Javakheti Very
    Reverend Father Babgen Salpyan, who in turn thanked Bishop Bagrat for
    inviting him to visit the Canadian Diocese.

    Following the service, the guests attended a special cultural program
    designed by the organizing committee with the participation of the
    studentsof Alex Manougian Armen-Quebec School, Bolsahay Cultural
    Association and Diocesan Youth Council members.

    Divan of the Diocese
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