The primary objective of “Centre Arménie” is first and foremost to provide our community an opportunity to celebrate our rich Holy Armenian Apostolic Liturgy every Sunday in this grand location, in a spirit of Christian love and unity.
The Armenian Holy Liturgy is unmatched in any other language or culture in terms of its divine nature, sheer magnificence and glory. This is the inheritance and heritage of all Armenians, since many centuries, and it is the very essence of being Armenian. To that end, “Centre Arménie”, alongside all our organizations, stands ready to lend its full support to a vibrant and growing ministry, that is evermore appealing and relevant to growing numbers of people. As the cornerstone on the building states, “To the Glory of Christ the Lord”.
Centre Arménie” is located in the heart of the most densely Armenian populated city in Canada, thus lending itself ideal to serve as a community centre as well. As a community centre, the objective is to give all our established Armenian entities, regardless of any particular affiliation, access to the property, so as they may each pursue and augment their own individual activities.
Centre Arménie” will not itself, except on special occasions, engage in any activities under its own identity or name, but will merely make available the appropriate venue to the various organizations, at no profit. This is one way “Centre Arménie” can assist and contribute to all our organizations.
The hope, mission and challenge now is that all our organizations will be encouraged to further enhance, and expand their efforts in religious, educational, cultural, benevolent and social activities, such that our community stays strong, united and vibrant, and a credit to Armenians everywhere. In this inclusive, welcoming atmosphere and setting, it is also our sincere wish that, perhaps over time, this may bring Armenians closer together and foster a greater sense of unity within our community.