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    PRIMATE CONSECRATES NEW BAPTISMAL FONT IN WASHINGTON, HONORS ST. MARY'S PARISHIONER

    http://www.reporter.am/index.cfm?obje ctid=7DACADA6-91CF-11DE-8CE10003FF3452C2
    Thursday August 27, 2009

    Washington - Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Diocese of the
    Armenian Church of America (Eastern), visited St. Mary Armenian Church
    in Washington on the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God,
    Sunday, August 16. The day also marked the church's name day.

    Archbishop Barsamian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and performed the
    Blessing of Grapes ceremony. The Primate also blessed and consecrated
    the church's new baptismal font, dedicated this year in memory of
    Yerchanik Bolat and Philipe and Oghda O'Gulian.

    The font, completed and installed at the church last month, is a
    project years in the making. Money for the font had been donated
    by the O'Gulians in their lifetime. This year, Yerchanik Bolat's
    family contributed the additional funds needed to bring the project
    to completion.

    A name day luncheon followed in the church hall, where guests were
    invited to partake of madagh, donated and prepared by Mrs. Verjin
    Bolat and her children.

    During the luncheon, Archbishop Barsamian presented the Primate's
    Award to Ghazaros Ghazarian in appreciation of his devoted service
    to the Armenian Church.

    "Ghazaros has dedicated his energy and enthusiasm to numerous
    activities, becoming a familiar and beloved presence in the community,"
    the certificate said. "With his wife Hasmig, he has been an example
    to others, inspiring them to embrace the treasures of the Armenian
    heritage, and the sweetness of God's love."

    Mr. Ghazarian has been an active member and supporter of the St. Mary
    Church for more than two decades. He currently serves as head usher
    during services.

    "Ghazaros has been involved with the church for decades now, since
    he came to this country from Jerusalem," said the Rev. Fr. Hovsep
    Karapetyan, pastor of St. Mary. "He is very dedicated and very humble."

    Mr. Ghazarian said he was surprised by the recognition extended to
    him by the community.

    "The extent of Der Hayr's and Srpazan's appreciation really amazed me,"
    he said. "That made me very proud."

    Musical selections were performed by Ervand Kristosturyan and Vivian
    Shakarian. Dr. Hratch Semerjian served as master of ceremonies.
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