The St. Hagop Armenian Apostolic Church was consecrated on October 14, 2007 by Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.
Godfathers and Godmothers
Garo. H. Armen, Ph.D. (represented by Zachery Armen) Eileen Barsamian Jennings Arsen Bayandrian Gregory H. Ekizian, Main Godfather Gregory Hagopian George Kamajian, M.D. Edward Kapreilian Harry Keshishian Rudi Kimatian
Noubar Mahdessian Hagop Mashikian, M.D. Tobe Mashikian Aram P. Megerian, Esq. Ida Merakyan Vasken Minassian Leon Sarkisian, Godfather of the Doors John Kevork Shamsey, Esq. Alice Tanielian
By Armenian Church tradition, when a new church is constructed, members of the community who give large donations to the construction are recognized as Godfathers of the church. The number of Godfathers is set by tradition: 1 major and 16 minor Godfathers. The major Godfathers are those who have given the largest single contribution. Minor Godfathers have given smaller, but still very substantial contributions. Each Godfather will be honored by having their name engraved on a plaque which will be permanently mounted in the interior of our new church building.
The Armenian Community is small and please carefully consider making a gift to the St. Hagop Church Building Fund. Your support will allow us to:
Build a new church where our prayers can be offered to God according to the traditions of our ancestors.
Build school classrooms where our children will learn about our Christian faith, Armenian history, and culture.
Build a multi-purpose center where we may host cultural events, wedding receptions, etc., and which can serve as a meeting place for our community.
Your support is very much appreciated. Checks for the Church should be made out to: St. Hagop Armenian Church (please add "Building Fund" on the check so that the donation goes to the correct fund)
Donations can be sent to: St. Hagop Armenian Church 7010 90th Avenue North Pinellas Park, FL 33782
