BEDROS TERZIAN AND VAHE JAZMADARIAN AWARDED WITH POPE’S MEDALS
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18:22:10 – 04/03/2010
Sunday, February 28, His Beatitude Nerses Bedros XIX Catholicos
Patriarch of Armenian Catholics, on behalf of His Holiness Benedict
XVI, awarded St. Gregory the Great Order medals (instituted in
1831 by Pope Gregory XVI) to Bedros Terzian and Vahe Jazmadarian in
recognition of their longtime contribution and instrumental role in
the humanitarian efforts in Armenia. The same medal was also awarded
to Swiss-Armenian benefactor Vahe Gabrache.
The awards ceremony was attended by a distinguished roster of guests
from different countries including Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Italy Mr. Ruben Karapetian, Armenian
catholic bishops. The grandiose ceremony took place after the Sunday
mass in the Armenian Catholic Convent of Rome.
Bedros Terzian and Vahe Jazmadarian, both honored members of the
Fund’s Board of Trustees, have been dedicated to the Fund’s mission of
advancing the economic and infrastructure development of our homeland
since its foundation.
Hayastan All Armenian Fund