Another mighty oak has fallen. Our beloved friend and brother, Evangelist Dibar Krikor Apartian, has gone to a well-earned rest. Mr. Apartian lived to 94 years of age—24 years beyond King David who died “old and full of days” at age 70. The Eternal God used Mr. Apartian to raise up the Work of God in the French language and to oversee and guide that Work for many decades. Through his ministry in the French language, through his sermons and articles in English, and through his well-known personal love and graciousness, Mr. Apartian had a wonderful impact on the lives of many thousands of people around the world.—Roderick C. Meredith
While Apartian certainly was over the French speaking areas, he was not always the favorite HQ administrator. The Belgians and many of the French did not care too much for him. He was a French speaking Armenian and therefore not a true Francophile.
He was also known for not getting too wrapped up in the politics in Pasadena. At least that was the impression he gave.
He is preceded in death by his son, who committed suicide.
Just to say that he was nor French or speaking Arab.
ReplyDeleteHe is Armenian (born in Turkey) and he grew up in Lausanne (French-Speaking part of Switzerland).
Then, he didn't spoke Arab, but French, English and German.
Cheers.
So noted. Thanks! Changed it.
ReplyDeleteHe still was not well liked by many Belgians and French.
Note that I did not contradict the rest of your post. ;)
ReplyDeleteBut, if he was not well liked by many Belgians and French (and others), it was not because of his origins but because of his attitude of "superiority". He was not an exception, many ministers during WCG felt they were superior.
A last point is that I have to admit he became more humble at the end of his life.