His Holiness Aram I grants the medal of
“St. Mesrob Mashdots” to Hagop Balian
Friday 21 November 2008, Antelias
Rev. Fr. Sahag Yemishian delivering his opening remarks
the keynote speaker, Mr. Garo Hovhannesian
His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of Cilicia
Bishop Norayr Ashekian (to right) reading the Pontiff’s Letter of Blessing
His Holiness Aram I decorating Balian’s chest
with the Catholicosate of Cilicia’s “St. Mesrob Mashdots” insignia
Mr. Hagop Balian
