On Saturday March 1, 2014, in the evening, following the 40th anniversary concert of the Shenorhali Choir, His Holiness Aram I decorated Mr. and Mrs Hagop Chilinguirian with the St. Mesrob Mashdotz insignia.
In his message, Catholicos Aram I recognized Mr and Mrs Chilinguirian’s service to the community through the many committees on which he had served and their recent donation of two hundred thousand dollars, which goes to support the Shenorhali Choir and upgrade the equipment of the communication office.