Author: Babajanian Karo

PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Director
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web:

PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon

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AMIN GEMAYEL, THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF LEBANON, VISITS HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Monday 19 July 2011, Amin Gemayel visited His Holiness Aram I at his
summer residence in Bikfaya. The former president had come to consult with
His Holiness on the current situation in the region and in Lebanon. They
also discussed issues regarding Christian communities in the Middle East.
Speaking about Lebanon, His Holiness said that the Christian political
leaders in Lebanon must remain united and be prepared to face the changes in
the region.

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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the history and
the mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.

ARARAT MARDIROSSIAN EST DEVENU ARBITRE INTERNATIONAL DE JUDO
Krikor Amirzayan

armenews.com
samedi 23 juillet 2011

L’Armenie etait presente aux commissions annuelles d’arbitrage
organisees par la Federation europeenne de Judo a Istanbul (Turquie) du
14 au 17 juillet. David Khitarian, le vice-president de la Federation
armenienne de judo a indique qu’Ararat Mardirossian qui est depuis
janvier dernier, le president de la commission d’arbitrage auprès de
la Federation armenienne assistait au rendez-vous europeen.

Ararat Mardirossian a passe avec succès ses examens theoriques et
pratiques en recevant le titre d’arbitre international de judo.

4 MILLIONS DE DOLLARS POUR LE PROJET DE LA RESERVE DE CHIGAHOGH FINANCE PAR UNE BANQUE ALLEMANDE
Krikor Amirzayan

armenews.com
samedi 23 juillet 2011

La Banque allemande de Reconstruction et de Developpement (KFW)
va accorder 4 millions de dollars pour le projet de la reserve
naturelle de Chigahogh dans la region du Siyunik en Armenie. Lundi
18 juillet a Erevan, le Ministre des Finances Vatche Kaprielian et
le Ministre de l’Environnement ont signe un accord de financement
avec Zara Tchadinian, responsable du bureau du KFW a Erevan. Le
projet prevoit l’amenagement et la protection des espaces naturels
et forets proches des villages de Chigahogh, Srachen, Nerkin Hant
et Dzav dans la region du Siyunik. Le projet prevoit egalement la
creation de nombreux postes et la production de produits de la ferme
ou des exploitations agricoles des sites proteges. La banque allemande
avait finance en Armenie, la reserve naturelle nationale du lac d’Arpi.

LE MONASTIRE DE SANAHINE (ARMENIE) EST EN DANGER
Krikor Amirzayan

armenews.com
samedi 23 juillet 2011

L’etat de degradation du complexe du monastère de Sanahine (Armenie)
serait inquietant. Une association vient d’alerter le ministère de la
Culture et demande une action rapide de restauration. Etchmiadzine,
de son côte a demande a un groupe d’experts Allemands de realiser
des plans de la renovation de Sanahine. Le gouvernement armenien va
consacrer du budget une somme de 6 millions de drams pour ces etudes.

Le coût de la renovation complète du complexe de Sanahine est estime
a 90 millions de dollars.

ARMENIAN CHURCH FUNDED BY PHILANTHROPISTS

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Armenia
July 22 2011

YEREVAN. – The center of Armenian Apostolic Church, Holy See of
Echmiadzin, forms 16-18 percent of its budget at the expense of
selling candles and religious literature, and the rest of the expenses
make philanthropists and various organizations that contribute in
implementation of different projects, press secretary of Armenian
Catholicos, priest Vahram Melikyan told at a press conference on
Friday.

According to Melikyan, annual financial report of Holy See of
Echmiadzin is presented to Supreme Spiritual Council and then published
in the official magazine. Besides the church gives accounts to all
those people who contributed in the realization of projects.

“However, there are frequent cases when various construction or
reconstruction organizations realize charitable projects. The we have
no direct control over their expenses,” the priest added.

A NEW SCHOOL IS BEING CONSTRUCTED IN SAMTSKHE- JAVAKHETI REGION

The Messenger
July 22 2011
Georgia

The Agency of Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development
under the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia is undertaking
the construction of a new school in Samtskhe- Javakheti region 24
Hours reports.

The old building of Akhalkalaki Public School¹3 was demolished in 1988
as a result of the earthquake, since then the schoolchildren have been
studying in a block of flats in a non-standard learning environment.

The school is Georgian and ethnic Armenians also study there together
with Georgian schoolchildren.

>From 2011, more schoolchildren will be enrolled at this school; hence
a new building will be three stories high and fully meet the needs
of the schoolchildren. The building will be equipped with modern
technical equipment; it will have a school laboratory, library,
computer class and sports hall.

“Language House” will also be placed in the school building; the school
principals, teachers, public officials and all other interested person
in the region will have an opportunity to study Georgian language at
” Language House”.

Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Tel: (818) 500-1918

PRESS RELEASE
July 21, 2011
Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Telephone: (818) 500-1918

ANCA-WR ACTIVISTS HELP MOBILIZE COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF RELIGIOUS
FREEDOMS AMENDMENT

GLENDALE, CA—Dozens of supporters from throughout the western United
States worked with the Armenian National Committee of America-Western
Region (ANCA-WR) in the past week to help mobilize thousands of human
rights and religious freedom activists across the country in support
of the Berman-Cicilline Amendment which was successfully adopted by
the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee on July 20th.

The amendment, which addresses the ongoing destruction and
confiscation of Christian cultural heritage in the Republic of Turkey,
was adopted by a 43-1 vote of the full committee during its
consideration of another bill, the Foreign Relations Authorization
Act.

“We are proud of our volunteers who banded together to help make this
this effort a resounding success,” said Andrew Kzirian, Chairman of
the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. “It is a true testament to the power
of grassroots and nation-wide civic engagement which defines the
ANCA-Western Region. We also commend the leadership of Congressmen
Berman and Royce in this bi-partisan effort which is a step towards
addressing the contemporary fall out of the Armenian Genocide and a
victory for justice.”

The Berman-Cicilline amendment called on the Republic of Turkey to
honor its obligations under international treaties to end all forms of
religious discrimination and allow the rightful church and lay owners
of Christian church properties to organized and administer prayer
services without hindrance or restriction. It also calls for the
return of said properties to their rightful owners and allow them to
preserve and repair these properties.

Volunteers working in coordination with the ANCA-WR reached out to
constituents across over two dozen Congressional districts throughout
the United States and urged fellow human rights and religious freedom
activists to contact their Members of Congress in support of the
amendment. Volunteers ranging from students and young professionals
to established professionals and the elderly pitched in for the
effort, including volunteers from several local ANCAs, most notably
the Glendale, Burbank, Greater Hollywood, the San Francisco Bay Area,
Fresno-Central California, and San Diego County chapters.

The amendment was inspired by U.S. House Resolution 306 (H.Res.306)
which is authored by Congressmen Ed Royce (CA-40-R-Orange) and Howard
Berman (CA-28-D-North Hollywood). The amendment was introduced by
Berman and freshman Congressman David Cicilline (RI-01-D-Pawtucket).
Congressman Royce as well as other Republicans and Democrats spoke in
favor of the resolution.

Joining Congessmen Berman and Royce, from the western United States,
voting in favor of the resolution were Congressmembers Dennis Cardoza
(CA-18-D-Merced), Elton Gallegly (CA-24-R-Thousand Oaks), Brad Sherman
(CA-27-D-Sherman Oaks), Karen Bass (CA-33-D-Hollywood), Dana
Rohrabacher (CA-46-R-Huntington Beach), Jeff Fortenberry
(NE-01-R-Lincoln), Ted Poe (TX-02-R-Kingwood), and Michael McCaul
(TX-10-R-Houston) as well as Eni Faleomavaega, the Delegate
representing American Samoa.

You can learn more about H.Res.306 and view the committee proceedings
related to the Berman-Cicilline Amendment by visiting

The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.

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Attached:
Photo – ANCA-Western Region interns counting the votes during Church
amendment hearing
Photo – HFAC Ranking Member, Howard Berman
Photo – Congressman Cicilline

PRESS RELEASE
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America and Canada
H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
Prelate, Easter Prelacy and Canada
138 East 39th Street
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-689-7810
Fax: 212-689-7168
Web:

July 21, 2011

AMENDMENT PASSES, 43 TO 1, FOR RETURN OF CHURCHES

The House Foreign Affairs Committee overwhelmingly (43 to 1) adopted
the Berman-
Cicilline Amendment yesterday, calling on Turkey to return Christian
churches and to end its repression of its Christian minority. The sole
dissenter to the bipartisan vote was Representative Ron Paul (R-TX).

Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Vicar General of the Eastern Prelacy,
attended the proceedings along with other clergy, to offer support for
passage of the legislation. After the vote, Bishop Anoushavan said,
As spiritual shepherds of the Armenian faithful, proud stewards of our
ancient heritage, and devoted servants in the cause of realizing our
shared national aspirations, we welcome todays vote as a principled
stand for religious freedom and a just demand for the rightful return
of Christian churches throughout the biblical lands of present-day
Turkey.

Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee
of America praised the outcome calling it a powerful victory for
religious freedom, and a step toward the rightful return of the
thousands of Christian churches and holy sites stolen by Turkey
through genocide.

The ANCA reports that thousands of telephone calls to members of
congress were made by Armenian Americans throughout the United States
following repeated calls for action from the ANCA and other
organizations, and from the Eastern and Western Prelacies. The measure
also received broad-based support from the Greek and Assyrian American
communities. Many community members watched the proceedings live
through the ANCA website.

Clergy attending were Bishop Anoushavan Tanielian, representing
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian,
Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aktavoukian, Rev. Fr. Oshagan Gulgulian,
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Hovsepyan, and Rev. Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan.

The clergy at the proceedings in Washington DC.

Bishop Anoushavan speaking with Representative Ed Royce (R-CA), a
senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of the
Congressional Armenian Caucus. Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aktavoukian, pastor of
Soorp Khatch Church in Washington, is next to Bishop Anoushavan.

Bishop Anoushavan and Rev. Fr. Aktavoukian with Representative Gus
Bilirakis (R-FL).

CAMP IN ARMENIA CONCLUDES

The summer camp program for more than 30 youngsters enrolled in the
Prelacys Orphan Sponsorship program came to a successful
conclusion. The camp was under the directorship of Archpriest Fr. Aram
Stepanian, pastor of St. Asdvadzadzin Church in Whitinsville,
Massachusetts. The campers enjoyed many summer recreational activities
combined with religious instruction and liturgical services, and field
trips.

Enjoying the water and beach at Lake Sevan.

The campers say a prayer at Sevanavank.

Campers enjoy the elevated scenery at the Tsaghkadzor ski liftthe
first such trip for most of them.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL DATEV SUMMER PROGRAM

The St. Gregory of Datev Summer Institute completed another successful
program. Details about the program and the 25th anniversary
celebrations will be featured next week.

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VICAR AT ARS CONVENTION

Bishop Anoushavan represented His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan at the
opening session and the banquet of the Armenian Relief Societys
(Eastern U.S.) annual convention, which took place in Providence,
Rhode Island.

ST. SARKIS SUMMER CAMP CONCLUDES TOMORROW

The 6th annual summer camp program of St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston,
New York, will conclude tomorrow with a talent show which will be
attended by parents and parishioners. Sixty-three campers had a week
full of education, fellowship and fun. Arts and crafts, Armenian music
and dance, sports and religious education were taught everyday from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. The campers were taken to Sheridan Lanes in Mineola for
bowling and the Bay Terrace Movie Theatre to see The Zoo Keeper.
Another highlight of the program was the group discussion that the
senior participants had with the pastor, Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, and
the prayers that they wrote and shared with one another (see below for
two examples). St. Sarkis Church thanks Mr. and Mrs. Antranig and
Marion Boudakian for their continuous support of the summer camp
program.

Prayer by Alex Minassian, age 15:

In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

God Almighty,

Bless my heart,

for my religion and I will not be torn apart.

Protect my family and me on this Holy day.

Let our souls, and health be here to stay.

You are our unquestioned ruler, fearful and strong

and we know you will do no wrong.

Thank you God for all of your gifts. Amen.

Prayer by Ariana Kazanjian, Age 11:

Dear God,

You are the light in our eyes,

Leading us to take the right path in life.

We thank you for creating each and every one of us

with different minds, souls, and eyes.

We are so grateful for the families and the warm loving shelters you
provided us.

You are my father and my heart.

BIBLE READING

Bible readings for Sunday, July 24, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, (Eve
of the Fast of Transfiguration) are: Isaiah 3: 1-11; Romans 11:13-24;
Matthew 14:13-21.

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a
deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed
him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd;
and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was
evening, the disciples came to him and said, This is a deserted place,
and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go
into the villages and buy food for themselves. Jesus said to them,
They need not go away; you give them something to eat. They replied,
We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish. And he said, Bring
them here to me. Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the
grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to
heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the
disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and
were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces,
twelve baskets full. And tho!
se who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and
children. (Matthew 14:13-21)

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ELISHA THE PROPHET

Today, Thursday, July 21, we remember St. Elisha the Prophet, whose
life and works are recorded in 1 and 2 Kings. Elisha, whose name means
God is Salvation, was a disciple of the Prophet Elijah, who at Gods
command anointed Elisha to be his successor much like Jesus later did
in calling his disciples in Galilee.

Elisha performed miracles, healing the sick and reviving the dead. His
message to his followers was that they should return to traditional
religious practices and acknowledge Gods sovereignty over all aspects
of life. When he healed the sick it was to demonstrate Gods power over
life and death; when he helped in battle, it was to demonstrate Gods
power over nations.

TWELVE APOSTLES OF CHRIST AND SAINT PAUL, THE THIRTEENTH APOSTLE

This Saturday, July 23, the Armenian Church commemorates the twelve
apostles of Christ and Saint Paul, who is considered to be the
thirteenth apostle.

Jesus selected twelve apostles to carry on His work and instructed
them to preach and to baptize converts all over the world
(Mt. 28:19-20). He gave the title apostle to the twelve (Luke 6:13;
Mark 3:14). The word apostle derives from the Greek word apostellein
(arakyal in Armenian). The apostles dedicated their lives to spreading
the Word and fulfilling the sacred mission entrusted to them. Their
mission was not just to transmit the message, but to put it into
practice.

Paul was initially an enemy of Christians and persecuted them. He had
a vision on the road to Damascus and became a fervent Christian
convert and was subsequently responsible in large measure for the
rapid spread of the new religion. Most of the New Testament (aside
from the four Gospels) is from the writings of Paul.

The Armenian Church has its roots in the apostolic ministry and
succession (Thaddeus and Bartholomew) and is therefore known as
apostolic, (arakelagan). The apostles and their immediate successors
(including the Armenian Church) defended the Orthodox faith and kept
it pure.

PAREGENTAN OF THE FAST OF TRANSFIGURATION

This Sunday, July 24, the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, is the
Paregentan of the Fast of the Transfigurationthe five-day (Monday to
Friday) period of fasting prior to the Feast of the Transfiguration
(Aylagerboutyan / Vartavar), which is next Sunday, July 31.

FROM THE BOOKSTORE.

AGHTAMAR: A Jewel of Medieval Armenian Architecture
Compiled by Ara Sarafian and Osman Koker
This bilingual (English-Turkish) book presents Armenian scholarship on
the tenth century church of the Holy Cross (Sourp Khatch) on the
island of Aghtamar in Lake Van. The main text is by Stepan
Mnatsakanian (1917-1994), originally published in Armenian in 1983 and
in English in 1986. The book includes architectural drawings of the
reliefs that depict biblical and secular themes carved on the faade of
the church. Color photographs taken in 2010 show the church as it is
today after the recent renovation.
168 pages, soft cover, $30.00 plus shipping & handling.

To order this book or for information contact the Prelacy Bookstore by
email ([email protected] (mailto:[email protected]))
or by telephone (212-689-7810).

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A CORRECTION

In the notice about the funeral services for Michael Topalian in last
weeks Crossroads, we gave an incorrect name for his immediate
survivor, his wife Dorothy Topalian. We again extend our sincere
condolences to his wife, his children, grandchildren, and his brother
Mourad. May he rest in peace.

ST. ILLUMINATORS SCHOOL SEEKS TEACHER

St. Illuminators Armenian Day School in Woodside, New York, is seeking
an Armenian teacher with the potential to become the schools
principal. Strong educational background for both English and Armenian
is required. Competitive salary plus benefits. Resumes may be sent by
email to [email protected]
(mailto:[email protected]).

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

August 1St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts, 12th
Golf Tournament. For details contact Gerry at 508-234-8763, or Hagop
at 508-473-7695.

August 7Annual picnic of St. Stephens Church, Watertown,
Massachusetts, at Camp Haiastan in Franklin, Massachusetts, 12 noon to
5 pm. For information: 617-924-7562 or at (

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August 7Annual Shish-Kebob Picnic and Grape Blessing, St. Paul Church,
645 South Lewis Ave., Waukegan, Illinois, 12 noon to 4 pm. Armenian
dinners and pastries available. For information: 847-244-4573
(church) or 847-445-7934 (Arda).

August 13-14Annual Armenian Fest and Blessing of the Grapes, at All
Saints Armenian Church, Glenview, Illinois. Join us for a fun-filled
day and enjoy our delicious food, music, backgammon tournament,
childrens activities, and more. Admission free. For information
847-998-1989.

August 14Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, Divine Liturgy,
Blessing of the Grapes, and Indoor Picnic in John Pashalian Hall,
presented by Ladies Guild of St. Illuminators Cathedral, New York
City. Various dishes of your choice for purchase. For information
212-689-5880.

August 14Annual picnic and Blessing of the Grapes at Holy Trinity
Church, 635 Grove Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Join us for a
fun-filled day and enjoy our delicious food, music by DJ Shaheen,
backgammon tournament, childrens activities, and more. Admission is
free. For information [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
or 508-852-2414.

August 14Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, Providence, Rhode Island,
Annual Picnic at Camp Haiastan, Franklin, Massachusetts, 12 noon to 6
pm, under auspices of His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Divine
Liturgy will be celebrated in the Hye Hope Pavilion (lower camp) at 11
am. Free pony rides for children 2-4 pm, and the Bouncing
Bubble. Delicious shish, losh and chicken kebab and Armenian pastries
available all day. Live music provided by Michael Gregian and
Ensemble. Madagh and Blessing of the Grapes at 4 pm with the New
England clergy participating. All welcome. For information:
401-831-6399.

August 17Prayer Day dedicated to the Holy Mother of God (Soorp
Asdvadzadzin) and Blessing of the Grapes, officiated by
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, at the Armenian Home for Aged, 137-31 45th
Avenue, Flushing, New York 11355. The Service, which will begin at 11
a.m., is open to the public.

August 21St. Asdvadzadzin Church, Whitinsville, Massachusetts,
presents the greatest picnic in New England. Presided by His Eminence
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate, with participation of clergy
from the New England area. All invited.

August 28St. Sarkis Church, Douglaston, New York, Annual Picnic on
church grounds following church services. Delicious Shish and Luleh
Kebob (and more); music by DJ Shant. Special KidZone with all kinds of
fun activities; sports for youth; tavloo tournament. For information:
718-224-2275.

September 11Annual picnic of St. Stephens Church, New
Britain-Hartford, Connecticut, at the Quartette Club grounds, Wooster
Street, New Britain, beginning at noon. All invited to enjoy Armenian
food, delicacies, music and hospitality. Admission is free.

September 11Picnic-Festival, sponsored by St. Gregory Church and
St. Michael Parish on Main Street in North Andover Town Center
(Massachusetts), 1 to 6 pm. Main Street in front of both parishes will
be closed to traffic. Delicious Armenian and American cuisine;
Armenian and American music; games and activities; plenty of free
parking. For information: 978-685-5038 (St. Gregory) or 978-686-4050
(St. Michael).

September 16Annual Golf Tournament, All Saints Armenian Church,
Glenview, Illinois. For details contact Hagop Soulakian, 847-858-7685.

October 23Student Festival in celebration of the Year of the Armenian
Child. Details will follow.

Web pages of the parishes can be accessed through the Prelacys web
site.

To ensure the timely arrival of Crossroads in your electronic mailbox,
add [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) to
your address book.

Items in Crossroads can be reproduced without permission. Please
credit Crossroads as the source.

Parishes of the Eastern Prelacy are invited to send information about
their major events to be included in the calendar. Send to:
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

PRESS RELEASE
HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY
Mira Yardemian, Public Relations Director
Email: [email protected]

Howard Karageuzian Foundation’s Visit to Haigazian University

Beirut, July 20, 2011- On Monday, July 18, 2011, on the occasion of the
Howard Karageuzian Foundation’s 90th Anniversary, a delegation of 20
social workers, headed by the Foundation’s Director, Rev. Robert
Sarkissian, and including representatives and social workers of various
Armenian foundations paid a visit to Haigazian University.

The purpose of the visit was to express gratitude and thankfulness to
those institutions which have cooperated with the foundation ever since
its establishment in Lebanon 70 years ago, as it was pointed out by Rev.
Sarkissian, who also highlighted the beneficial relations between the
Howard Karageuzian Foundation and Haigazian University in particular.
“Both institutions share the same vision and have the same mission of
serving the Armenian and local communities, each in its own domain”,
Sarkissian noted.

aigazian University President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian shared with the
visitors the importance of the “social work” major at Haigazian
University. “We are providing our best in preparing social workers and
funding this major, yet, our best is much less than what our community
needs”, Haidostian stated.

Mr. Serop Ohanian, a Haigazian graduate, who will succeed Rev.
Sarkissian, was introduced to the audience who shared some reflections
as being a Haigazian University student and thanked Rev. Sarkissian for
being his mentor for the past nine years.

In conclusion, tokens and gifts of appreciation were exchanged and a
celebratory cake was cut to mark this special occasion.

TURKISH FM RECEIVES REPRESENTATIVES OF ARMENIAN NGOS

WorldBulletin.net
July 19 2011
Turkey

lomatic officials said on Tuesday that representatives of five NGOs
from Yerevan visited Turkey within the scope of a project of the
Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu received representatives of
some nongovernmental organizations from Armenia.

Diplomatic officials said on Tuesday that representatives of five
NGOs from Yerevan visited Turkey within the scope of a project of
the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (TEPAV).

Representatives of these NGOs held talks with Turkish nongovernmental
organizations as well as officials from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.

Davutoglu also received representatives of Armenian NGOs, officials
said. Davutoglu and Armenian representatives discussed Turkish-Armenian
relations and developments in Caucasus in their meeting.