On Friday, July 12, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the new Chairman of Armenia Fund Western Region, Mr. Antranig Baghdassarian, who was accompanied by Armenia Fund WR Executive Director Mr. Sarkis Kotanjian. The Prelate was accompanied by Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian.
The Prelate congratulated Mr. Baghdassarian on his election as Chairman of Armenia Fund and wished him success in his new mission, and also commended his lifetime of service to the Armenian community, spanning from Lebanon to our Prelacy. Mrs. Boghossian also congratulated the new Chairman and commended his support to the community, including his latest benevolence to the ARS.
Mr. Baghdassarian reported on the immediate needs of the Armenian people and the forthcoming endeavors of Armenia Fund in this regard, including the annual Telethon later on this year.
At the conclusion of the visit the Prelate presented the guests with copies of the Prelacy’s latest publications, Mr. Garo Bedrosian’s “Journey to the Armenian Heritage” and “Feasts of the Armenian Church and National Traditions”.