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



    Primate honored on the Feast day celebration of the Holy Nativity and
    Theophany at St. Gregory Cathedral in Montreal

    By pressoffice

    On January 6, 2013 the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of
    the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    On this auspicious day, Primate Galstanian was honored with the
    presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
    II. In his introduction, Mr. Chahe Tanachian, director of the Alex
    Manoogian School, spoke to the faithful and said that it's an ancient
    Armenian tradition to acknowledge within each family the contributions and
    achievements of a deserving member. With this regard, he continued by
    saying that `it is joyful for our big Canadian Diocesan family, to
    witness our Primate as recipient of this prestigious recognition.' He
    then introduced Mr. Alexandre Boulerice, Member of Parliament for the
    Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie riding in Montreal, who presented the
    Diamond Jubilee Medal, on behalf of Mr. Thomas Mulcair, leader of the New
    Democratic Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Outremont
    accompanied by the head of the Diocese's Government Relations Office
    Deacon Hagop Arslanian. Mr. Boulerice, bestowed the medal in
    acknowledgement and appreciation of our Primate's significant
    contributions and dedicated service to our community and for the country.
    In his words of greeting, Mr. Boulerice commended the efforts and stressed
    the importance of the ongoing initiatives that our Diocese is realizing
    under the leadership of His Eminence, ranging from care and spiritual
    needs of our faithful, to the development of essential educational
    programs, establishment of vital social services and co-ordination of the
    integration of new immigrants.
    Primate Galstanian thanked Mr. Boulerice for this honor and wonderful
    gesture and said that he `accepts this medal on behalf of each and every
    Canadian-Armenian here in the Cathedral and throughout Canada who also
    strive to bring their efforts and contributions to sustain the well being
    and betterment of our communities and this country. Srpazan asked Mr.
    Boulerice to convey his good wishes and gratitude to the Hon. Thomas
    Mulcair, Leader of the Official Opposition who was instrumental for this
    kind nomination.
    The joyful ceremony ended with a reading from the Holy Bible and blessings
    of the Primate.
    We congratulate our Primate and wish him good health to continue his God
    pleasing mission in the life of our people.

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