– ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CHURCH PARISH DONATE $200,000 TO THE “CATHOLICOS ARAM I.” FUND
This week, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, accompanied by Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian, Chair of the Executive Council and Mr. Meher Der Ohanessian, Vice-Chair of the Executive Council, paid a two-day visit to the St. Gregory the Illuminator parish in San Francisco. During their visit, they had an opportunity to closely follow the repairs of the building adjacent to the Church, which suffered heavy damages during the arson incident three years ago, and held meetings with Very Rev. Fr. Smpad Sabounjian, Pastor, Mr. Rosdom Aintablian, Central Executive Board member, Mr. Garbis Bezjian, member of the Executive Council, members of the Board of Trustees.
During the meeting various topics were discussed, including the upcoming Pontifical visit and the Western Prelacy’s new “Catholicos Aram I.” fund. Having this in mind, the representatives of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church donated $200,000 towards the fund.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the Prelate and visiting members paid a visit to K.Z.V Armenian School of San Francisco, where they closely followed the achievements of the school.