Robert Kocharian Receives Orthodox People’s Unity International Foundation Award

I had no idea there was such an award, did you?

On January 21, a solemn awarding ceremony of the Orthodox People’s Unity International Foundation for “Outstanding activities for consolidation of unity of orthodox nations” took place in Moscow. The awarding ceremony was lead by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Alexi II. This year the awards were handed to:

-Armenian President Robert Kocharian for the contribution to the development of the church-state relations;

-UN 6th Secretary General Butros-Butros-Gali for prominent personal contribution to the promotion of Christian spiritual values;

-Gazprom Russian company for assistance in renaissance of the Russian Orthodox Church and other churches throughout the globe.

The Armenian President is awarded as a consistent and active adherent to extension of Christian influence within the modern society.

While some countries fight bloody wars to separate the church from the state, Kocharyan is awarded for its further integration. A more apt award I cannot imagine.

Source: Yerkir

Armenia to Integrate Disabled into Employment Market

We covered a story about the physically challenged in Armenia and the difficulties for them there, whether living, working, or otherwise. Now, the future looks brighter!

Employment rehabilitation center for disabled will be established in Armenia too, Sona Harutunyan, head of Employment State Service Agency...

The center will engage in monitoring and assessment of opportunities for employment of disabled. The results of the studies will be given to employers. Harutunyan is sure the center will promote integration of the disabled into the work market. Employment centers and employers also organize classes of sewing and computer for the disabled.

Armenia is slowly but surely turning into a country which values Western ideals.

Source: Panorama