The first week of this year’s Armenian Summer Camp was
truly historic as campers and invited guests gathered at the camp site on
Monday, July 15, 2013 for the dedication of the “Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian
Summer Camp.” With the assistance of Diocesan clergy, Diocesan Primate
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the ceremonial event.
“This holy ground is the very place where we meet God’s
serene creation and begin a new spiritual journey in our lives. Today’s is
historic as we dedicate the Armenian Summer Camp in the name of Archbishop
Vatche Hovsepian in appreciation of his many decades of compassionate service,
but above all in realizing the acquisition of the camp for our beloved
campers,” said Archbishop Derderian in his remarks. “As we dedicate this summer
camp in his name, we also celebrate the God-pleasing missions of Archbishop
Vatche Hovsepian,” he continued.
In his remarks, the Primate welcomed Diocesan Council
members including Chairlady the Honorable Judge Adrienne Krikorian, former
Diocesan Council Chair Mr. Armen Hampar as well as Deacon Steve Adams and
Diocesan Assembly Chair Deacon Jeff Hazarian and Vice-Chair Mr. Antranik
Zorayan.
The Primate also reminded the guests that the
groundbreaking ceremony of the Summer Camp Chapel will take place in July 2014.
He noted that the chapel will be dedicated in memory of His Beatitude
Archbishop Torkom Manoogian, 96th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem who also
served as Primate of the Western Diocese from 1962-1966. Archbishop Manoogian
was the founder of the Western Diocese camp mission.
Archbishop Derderian also announced that two Diocesan
priests, namely Arch. Fr. Kevork Arakelian and Arch. Fr. Vartan Kasparian, will
be honored with the titles of “Godfather of the Chapel.” The Primate noted Fr.
Kevork’s instrumental role in finding the camp site and Fr. Vartan’s
outstanding contributions in the field of Christian Education at the Western
Diocese of the Armenian Church.
“My commendation and words of gratitude go to the Summer
Camp Board and the Executive Committee for their tireless dedication and the
affection with which they serve,” said His Eminence noting the invaluable work
of the respective members.
Week Two of Summer Camp begins on July 21st.
For more information, visit www.hyecamp.com
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