The Parish Council is the elected governing body of our parish, entrusted by the parish membership to guide and oversee the spiritual, educational, administrative, and financial life of the parish in close cooperation with the Pastor. Every Parish Council member is called to fulfill this sacred responsibility with integrity, dedication, and a genuine spirit of Christian service.
The members of the Parish Council form a team committed to preserving and strengthening the Church as the center of Christian faith, Armenian heritage, and parish life. They strive to make the Church a welcoming spiritual home where Armenian Christians gather for worship, fellowship, education, and service, finding comfort, strength, hope, forgiveness, and the joy of living in Christ.
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Working Together for the Life of the Parish
While the Pastor bears the primary responsibility for the spiritual leadership and Armenian Christian education of the parish, the Parish Council assists him in carrying out the administrative, financial, and organizational responsibilities necessary for the effective life and mission of the Church.
Parish Council members lead by example, demonstrating faithful Christian living, active participation in the sacramental life of the Church, and a deep commitment to the mission of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Together with the Parish Priest, who serves as President of the Parish Council and is responsible for the overall life and ministry of the parish, they work collaboratively to strengthen the parish and advance its mission.
“To be elected to the Parish Council is both a great honor and a sacred trust.”
It calls for unwavering faith, selfless service, generous sacrifice, countless hours of volunteer work, and an enduring love and devotion to the Armenian Apostolic Church and its faithful.
Leadership of Our Parish
Holy Cross Church Current Parish Council
Rev. Fr. Komitas Mirzakhanyan
Pastor and President
Rev. hrach Muradyan
Assistant Pastor
Hagop Ghazarian
Chairman
Vartivar Garabedian
Vice Chairman
Hagop Tepirjian
Secretary
Barouyr Mazloumian
Treasurer
Zohrab Nasoyan
Member
Sarkis Topalikian
Member
Kevork Kouyoumjian
Member