On the occasion of the third Convention of the Armenian Evangelical Fellowship of Europe (AEFE) on April 28, 2023, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) organized a reception in Brussels, Belgium for local dignitaries and Convention participants.

On behalf of AMAA Executive Director/CEO Zaven Khanjian, Harout Nercessian, AMAA Representative in Canada, welcomed the guests and brought greetings from Mr. Khanjian, who, due to unexpected circumstances, was unable to attend. Mr. Nercessian recognized the local dignitaries, including Armenia’s Ambassador to Belgium Anna Aghadjanian.

The event opened with a prayer offered by Rev. Sarkis Pachaian, Pastor of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Belgium. Dr. H. Steven Aharonian, AMAA Past President and a member of AMAA’s Europe Committee, expressed his appreciation for AMAA’s work where professionals from different backgrounds serve and contribute their expertise. He also commended AMAA for raising funds and channeling the funds to where they are most needed.

Mr. Nercessian presented the history of the AMAA, the scope of its work and the areas where it operates followed by a short documentary video on AMAA.

Following AEFE President Rev. Gilbert Léonian’s closing prayer, the guests socialized over dinner.