YEREVAN, JANUARY 11, ARMENPRESS. On January 6 Primate of the Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Bishop Bagrat Galstanian was honored with the presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As reports "Armenpress" Primate of the Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church Bishop Bagrat Galstanian was decorated with the Diamond Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in appreciation of his activity and merits in the life of the Canadian society.

Mr. Alexandre Boulerice, Member of Parliament for the Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie riding in Montreal, bestowed the medal in acknowledgement and appreciation of our Primate's significant contributions and dedicated service to our community and for the country. Primate Galstanian thanked Mr. Boulerice for this honor and wonderful gesture and said that he "accepts this medal on behalf of each and every Canadian-Armenian here in the Cathedral and throughout Canada who also strive to bring their efforts and contributions to sustain the well being and betterment of our communities and this country."