CATHOLICOS KAREKIN II WORK PROJECT- ARMENIAN BUILD ON FAITH

HFH Armenia
Lragir.am
23 Aug 06

On April 20, 2006 a Memoraundum of Understanding was signed between
Habitat for Humanity and Armenian Holy Apostolic church.

The first "His Holiness Karekin II work Project: Armenian Building
on faith" starting upon the agreement to house 37 needy Armenian
families in their safe and decent homes. The 37 homes symbolize 36
Armenian Dioceses and the Holy Chair.

>From September 4 to 9 volunteers from different countries (USA,
Europe and Canada), different backgrounds (church dignitaries and
high ranking officials) churches (Armenian Apostolic and NCCCA)
ages and occupations will come together to finish construction of a
24-unit condominium building in Gavar, region of Gegharkunik in the
frame of the Armenian Building on Faith 2006.

In the number of International volunteers will be coming to Armenia
a team of National Council of Churches led by the General Secretary Dr.

Bob Edgar, Chair of the International Board of Director Dr. Nic
Retsinas and the Chair of the Board of Directors for Europe and
Central Asia Area Paul Eckelshot and of course the Catholicos and
Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II.

The beginning of the volunteer works will be announced by His Holiness
Karekin II on September 4th in Armenia Marriott Hotel at the official
ceremony of blessing and opening of the event.

The construction works will begin on the next day September the 5th
in Gavar where the army of international and local volunteers will
join HFH Armenia homeowners to help them accomplish construction of
their homes.

On September the 6th His Holiness Karekin II will be joining the
volunteers in the volunteers at the Building Site in Gavar.

On September 9th the official ceremony of house blessing and dedication
will take a place with participation of all the volunteers and high
ranking officials.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress