Archbishop Barsamian visits Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Published: Wednesday March 10, 2010

From left to right, Vahagn Azizyan, Rev. Father Diran Bohajian, Linda Amerkanian, Recording Secretary of Friends of Armenian Home (FAH), Deacon Hacik Sarminasyan, David Rowan, Board Member and Treasurer of ANRC, , Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Andy Torigian President of the Home and Chairman of the Board, Hayr Sourp Vaskin Karalian, and Matt Russo, Administrator of the ANRC.

Emerson, N.J. - Archbishop Barsamian graced the Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) by visiting and administering communion to the residents of the ANRC during the Armenian Christmas week.

There was a joyous and exciting air, as the primate along with Rev. Father Diran Bohajian, pastor of St. Leon Armenian Church, Hayr Sourp Vaskin Karalian of Holy Martyrs Church, Deacon Hacik Sarminasyan, Deacon Sebuh Oscherician, Der Tiran Petrosyan (from Armenia) conducted the Liturgy.

Archbishop Barsamian has always been setting aside a special time to visit the ANRC, during the Armenian Christmas season. Members of the Staff and members of the Board greeted "His Eminence" and his entourage with joy and delight.

The residents of the Home were uplifted and very pleased to see his presence.

Archbishop Barsamian encouraged the residents on their recovery and said God always has you in mind. "You are not forgotten."

After the proceedings, a reception was held for the Archbishop expressing thanks to him for annually visiting the ANRC.