Armenian News...A Topalian PAUL MANOOK'S RUN IS THIS COMING FRIDAY.

Donations received so far will fund the purchase of the stone and 

 the carving of the khatchkar.

Additional amounts are now needed to transport the cross to its 

destination.

Please give generously for this significant initiative

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This initiative of the Armenian Apostolic Parish in Dublin is 

particularly significant and deserves all our support wherever we 

reside.

This parish has been granted permission from the Church of 

Ireland to erect a Khachkar Memorial in the grounds of the mother 

church of Christ Church Cathedral right in the centre of Dublin in 

this the centennial year of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. This has 

the strong support of the senior clergy of that church up to its 

head archbishop.

This will be the second stone-cross that is on public or another

church's grounds, the first being in the Temple of Peace in Cardiff.

This is an important step in recognition in these islands and we as

Armenians should welcome it with humility.  

This cross will be cut from a quarry and carved in Armenia to a 

unique design that incorporates Irish motifs. The size of the Khachkar 

will be 2m x 0.8m x 0.3m with a plinth of 1m x 0.6m 0.5m. 

The setting will incorporate benches for contemplation with booklets

explaining the history and purpose of the monument.

The target date for unveiling and blessing is by the end of 2015.

Estimated costs are £7,000 - 8,000. Fund raising has commenced 

and the stone secured. 

The next step for funds is the ARDS Half Marathon Run on Friday 

26 June 2015 and the notice is attached

Your support for Dr. Paul Manook will be much appreciated.

Please be as generous as you can be.