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The Prelate Of The Western Prelacy Receives A Visit From The Executive Chairman Of The Armenian-American Museum & Cultural Center

By June 11, 2024No Comments

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, H.E. Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the United States, received a congratulatory visit from Mr. Berj Karapetian, Executive Chairman of the of the Armenian-American Museum in Glendale, CA. Mr. Karapetian was joined by Mr. Shant Sahakian, Executive Director of the Armenian-American Museum.

Mr. Karapetian and Mr. Sahakian extended their congratulations to H.E. Archbishop Kegham Khacherian on his election as Prelate of the Western Prelacy. They offered a detailed overview of the Armenian-American Museum currently under construction in Glendale, which is also co-chaired by the Prelate of the Western Prelacy.

During the visit, H.E. Archbishop Kegham Khacherian discussed our past history and current challenges facing our nation, as well as our origins and the modern development of a unique historic museum in the heart of the Armenian-populated city of Glendale. H.E. Archbishop Khacherian highlighted that the establishment of an Armenian-American Museum represents a contemporary approach in showcasing the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Armenian people and their homeland to citizens outside of the Armenian community. H.E. Archbishop Khacherian received valuable updates and additional insight from Mr. Karapetian and Mr. Sahakian regarding the progress of the Armenian-American Museum construction.

Mr. Karapetian and Mr. Sahakian also provided H.E. Archbishop Khacherian with an overview of the development phases of the Armenian-American Museum, the financial obstacles, the ongoing initiatives, strategies and programs for accomplishing the project, the engagement and support of the community, existing challenges, and the specifics of an upcoming festival scheduled for October.

At the conclusion of the visit, H.E. Archbishop Kegham Khacherian commended the community and all those individuals tasked with managing and overseeing this project, acknowledging both their diligent work and charitable contributions, and conveyed his heartfelt wishes for continued advancement, prosperity, and success.

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