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On Sunday, 7 February, the Church Council hosted its second annual Appreciation Dinner presided by the Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian. The evening was attended by 150 devoted church servants including deacons, acolytes, choir members, Bible study and scripture facilitators, ladies auxiliary, youth representatives, welfare centre, church radio and other volunteers. The body of Christ was truly represented by the gathering in the spirit of unity with love for the church.

Presentations of Honorary Life Membership for meritorious service to the Church of Holy Resurrection were awarded to Mr Krikor Batmanian, Mrs Shaké Batmanian, Mr & Mrs Loris & Sonia Kanjian, Mr & Mrs Puzant & Eugenie Keshishian and Mr & Mrs Vahe & Martha Khatchadourian.

The evening also hosted the launch of the new church website and paid tribute to the 25^th anniversary of ordination of Reverend Father Norayr Patanian.

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On Sunday 24 January, three young parishioners were ordained to the rank of acolyte by the Primate of the Diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Aghan Baliozian. Vahag Vartan-Boghossian, Patrick Abolakian and Garren Pezikian have been serving diligently in the Church of Holy Resurrection as altar servers taking part in morning services and Divine Liturgy regularly on Sundays over the past few years. As the young men knelt humbly before the clergy at the foot of the altar, they were granted the four rights of their rank as part custodians of the church.

Following the ceremony, the Primate praised the commitment and devotion of these three young men to the Church with the hope that their exemplary stance will inspire and motivate others in the community.

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