Der Zacharia Message
I congratulate the Arizona Armenian community and all its organizations on the wonderful work that they have done over the years. It is with awe that I admire your dedication to our Church. With everyone’s help, including mine, we will be able to build a Church of love and unity, built on the Rock of Faith.
First and foremost, we need to build the spiritual Church within us and then, the edifice of the church. The Church’s solid foundation is not only structural but also draws from the strength of its parishioners. With the help and cooperation from all of you, we will be able to build a strong church…
My sincere appreciation to Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the Parish Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona, and to all of you, who have trusted me with this gem of a community, to guide and help flourish in every way possible. I would also like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to my wife and children.
I love you all,
—Der Zacharia Saribekyan
