SECOND ANNUAL "HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II WORK PROJECT" KICKS OFF ON APRIL 10
ArmRadio.am
06.04.2007 16:06
The second annual "His Holiness Karekin II Work Project" kicks off
in Armenia April 10. Volunteers from around the globe will descend
upon Armenia, to build homes side by side with homeowner families,
local sponsors, volunteers, dignitaries, and monks from the Armenian
Apostolic Church.
"The Armenian Apostolic Church is delighted to launch this event once
again with Habitat for Humanity. It’s not only a celebration of people
coming together to help families in need, but it’s also an important
step toward removing the blight of poverty housing in Armenia,"
says Archbishop Vicken Aykazian of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
During building events around the country from April through October,
37 homes for families in need will be completed in Armenia, symbolizing
36 worldwide Dioceses, plus the Holy See of Mother Etcmiadzin. His
Holiness, Karekin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, is expected to
bless the event’s official opening at the Etchmiadzin Gevorgyan
seminary on April 10.
The Armenian Church signed a historic partnership with Habitat for
Humanity in April 2006, aimed to combat poverty housing in Armenia,
and worldwide. The first "His Holiness Karekin II Work Project"
was held in Gavar, Armenia, where a building was renovated for 24
families, with an additional 13 homes being built around the country.