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25 September 2012 Demise of His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Australia and New Zealand
It is with great sadness that we
learned about the untimely demise of His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM,
Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Australia and New Zealand at
the age of 66, on September 22, in Sydney.
Archbishop Baliozian was held in high esteem both in Australia and around the world for his wisdom and commitment to Christian unity, inter-religious dialogue and peace building. He will always be remembered for his qualities as a spiritual leader, as the dean of the Armenian Patriarchate Seminary, his oratorical skills and his contributions to ecumenism.
In recognition of his "devout
service and contribution to the country and society, especially to the Armenian
community,” the Australian Government awarded him the Medal of the Order of
Australia in 1995 and again the Centenary Medal in 2001.
In a condolence letter to the leaders and members of the Armenian Church, Dr. Henriette H. Lebang, CCA General Secretary said "In his demise, the CCA, the
ecumenical world at the global, regional and national levels, the Orthodox
churches and his own church members have lost a great leader and a visionary."
On behalf of the CCA
family, she conveyed heart-felt sorrow and grief at this great loss, and wrote "Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May there be
comfort and consolation and the hope that we can move on to build a new
tomorrow, in the light of God's wisdom, wherever we are."
May his soul rest in peace.
posted by communications on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 |
