On Friday, November 4, 2022, under the blessing of H.H. Aram I., Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, handed the order of “St. Mesrob Mashdots” to distinguished educator Mrs. Rita Kaprielian. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian read His Holiness’ letter.
Bishop Donoyan highly commended the service of Mrs. Kaprielian which spans over 40 years in the educational field, from Sofia Hagopian Armenian School in Lebanon and at Vahan & Anoush Chamlian Armenian School in Los Angeles.
In attendance were, Mr. Gevik Baghdassarian, member of the Executive Council, Mr. Sarkis Ourfalian, Chair of the Board of Regents, Dr. Hasmig Baran and Mr. Armen Aprahamian, members of the Board of Regents and members of Mrs. Kaprielian’s family. On behalf of the Board of Regents, Dr. Baran conveyed the heartfelt remarks. Thereafter, Dr. Talin Kargodorian, Principal of Chamlian Armenian School noted that the awarding of Mrs. Kaprielian was the highest expression of appreciation for the gifts of Armenian culture.
In turn, Mrs. Kaprielian thanked H.H. Aram I., the Prelate and to all those who delivered their heartfelt messages, and stated; “It is with utmost joy and an honor to devote 41 years of my life and time to raise young generations.”