Appointment of Catholicosal Vicar

We are pleased to announce to our community members that following the decision of His Holiness Aram I Catholicos, Very Rev. Father Mesrob Sarkissian has been appointed as Catholicos’ Representative (Vicar) for the region of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

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Joint Council-Committees Annual Meeting

Under the presidency of Reverend Father Mesrob Sarkissian, Catholicossal representative for the UAE and Qatar, on Saturday 4th May 2013 at 7:00 p.m. the Armenian Community Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates had its 3rd joint Council-Committees annual meeting, which has now become a traditional occurrence, with the newly appointed committees members to discuss their yearly programs, express their opinions and give suggestions on future courses of action.

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Blessing of the Grapes

Grape Blessing is one of the most beloved ceremonies in the history of the Armenian Apostolic Church. This occasion is held on a major feast day called Assumption of St. Mary and contains a wonderful insight, unique to Christianity.

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Census

In compliance with the decision taken by the 19th National Parliamentary Congress, the Armenian Councils in the United Arab Emirates are currently engaged in conducting a census,as it was communicated to you earlier.  To that end, special committees are formed by the councils, who are tasked with the organization and the execution of the census in their respective territories. Census activities have started already and are expected to complete in a few months.  At its conclusion, the census will provide our community with an update on the Armenian population in the...

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