His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan, Prelate, and the Religious and Lay Councils were saddened to learn of the passing of Hovsep Arabian, the father of Very Rev. Fr. Ardag Arabian, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Church of Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Arabian passed away on Friday, June 7 and was laid to rest in Kesab, Syria, on Monday, June 10. He was 68.
The late Hovsep Arabian was a contractor who remodeled the church of the Holy Virgin in Kesab and built the summer camps of Homenetmen, AGBU, and the Armenian Sports Union (Homenmen).
The Prelate and the Religious and Lay Councils extend their condolences to Fr. Ardag and his family. May God illuminate his soul.