He was born in Yoghun Olukh, Mousadagh.
He received his primary education in the local school. Later he was sent to continue his education in the University of Aintab, from where he graduated in 1911.
In 1914, after completing his education in theology, he was assigned as the reverend of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Zeitun.
He played a great role in convincing the people against immigration and was elected as the chairman of the central board of the heroic battle.
After the battle in 1929, when Mousadaghians returned to their homeland from Por Saaid, Rev Anteriasian continued serving in the churches of Syria till the year 1957.
He published many books and occupied different pioneering positions.
In 1957, he moved to Beirut where he passed away in 1962. In the year 2000 his remains were relocated in Anjar.
He was born in 1909, in the Yoghun Olukh village of Mousa Dagh. He received his primary education in the "Siswan” School in Por Saaid. Later he attended the "Mkhitarian” Monastery in Vienna.
In 1931, he was ordained a priest. He served as a teacher in schools in Mouss Dagh, Cairo, Beirut, Syria and Anjar.
Through the efforts of father Tovmas, the Latin Armenians of Anjar joined the Catholic community.
He was born in Antioch, in 1937.
He received his primary education in the French school of Damascus and his secondary education in the "Mkhitarian” school of Vienna.
After graduating from the official school of Theology in Vienna he studied eastern languages and literature, specializing in modern literature.
He was ordained priest on the 22nd of January, 1961.
He served as the principal of the "Mkhitarian” school of Cairo and later of the "Mkhitarian” School in Beirut. He worked as a lecturer in the Eastern Languages’ department in the "St. Joseph” University. He was the assistant of the late Catholicos Patriarch Hovhannes Bedros and later the assistant of Catholicos Nerses Bedros.
Since the year 2000, he was the president of the principals of the Armenian Catholic schools, and the director of the schools of the catholic prelacy.
His pen name is VartanZorents
His published works are; "Knar Mayragan”, "Hayrenashounch”, "Poor me panasdeghdz Mdavoraganer”, "gyanki Yerk”, "Miyayn Meg Jam”, "Hine vor Nor Bid Ella”, "Gine”, "Vorovhedev Der Chegar” and "Prountski Nman”.
He received the "Sayid Akl” award for one of his works which was translated to Arabic.
He passed away in 2012, and was buried near his mother in Anjar as his last wish.
He is born in Anjar, in 1946. He received his primary education in Anjar after which he attended the monastery of the prelacy of Cilicia in Antilias, from where he graduated in 1967.
He served as a teacher and principal in Anjar, Zahle, and the "Trchnots Poyn” in Byblos. As a religious leader, he has served in Lebanon, Cyprus and Greece. In 1997, he was assigned as the surrogate of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cyprus and in 2003 he received the Archbishop title.
He has had valuable educational, literary and churchly activities and is the founder of the "Karni” manuscript which has 41 published volumes. Since 1993, he has been publishing the "Ardziv” monthly and since 1997, the "Keghart” newspaper of the Catholicosate of Cyprus.
Besides his numerous articles which have been published in Armenian newspapers, he has several published books which are; "Hayasdanyants Yegeghetsin Gibrosi Mech”, "Adanayi Vganere yev Sourp Sdepanos Vgayarane”, "Teghtagtsoutyun Sahag P. Gatoghigosi Yev Bedros Ark. Sarjyani”, "Gibrosi Temi Hovagan Garke yev Temagan Gazmavorume” and "Dbakroutyun, Vorper, Melkonian Hasdadoutyun".
He was born in Anjar in 1946. He received his seconday education in the Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar. He graduated from the "Haigazian” University in 1968 and from the school of Theology in 1971.
He was married to Louisa Ormushaklian and Blessed with 2 children.
In 1980, when he settled in USA, he served as the vice president of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) and in 1987, as its president.
In 1998, he received PHD in theology.
He was a member of the board of trustees of the "Armenia" all Armenian National Fund and served as the secretary of the Armenian Evangelical World Council.
He occupied different positions in pioneering organizations.
He passed away at the age of 54.
He was known to be a devoted Armenian, Christian and leader.
He is born in Beirut, in 1937, in a Mousadaghian family. He received his education in Anjar and he continued it in Venice, Rome and Paris. He has specialized in Theology and history of Philosophy and Art. In 1962, he was ordained and consecrated to the Holly order of priesthood, as Father Haroutun Bezdigian and became the director of the "Mekhitarian" School of Venice.
He has organized private and group exhibitions in Lebanon, Austria, Italy, Syria, USA & Armenia. He has received many awards while his paintings are exhibited in different expos.
He is the author of several books whose covers are revealed beneath.
Apraham Seklemian is regarded to be the first Mousadaghian intellectual. He was born in Bitias, and attended the local school of the village.
He went to Fresno, USA where, along with some devoted members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, established the "Asbarez” Newspaper, in 1908.
He was born in 1891 in Kheder beg, Mousa Dagh. He attended the national school of the village, having as teacher the revolutionary federation member Moruk Varjabed ( Kevork Baghdoyian).
In 1924, he was elected as a member of the Syrian parliament to become the first Mousadaghian mp.
He received many awards from the Syrian and French governments.
He passed away in 1927.
Movses Der Kalousdian was born in Yoghun Olukh in Mousa Dagh in 1895. He received his primary education in the local "Khrimian” school. He continued his education in Aleppo, to return to his hometown, where he started teaching in the local school.
He became the director of Mousa Dagh during the French supervision and was of great assistance to the Armenians of the region. Along with Anania Viravorian, he established a sector of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. He proved to be a great military leader during the Mousadaghian heroic battle.
He was one of the founders of the Armenian legion in Port Saaid and played a significant role in the victory of "Avarayr”
He was elected as a representative of the Armenians in Sanjakh in the Syrian parliament.
In 1939, when Mousadaghians were forced to leave their hometown, Movses Der Kalousdian put great effort in finding a new refuge for the people, and evidently became the founder of Mousaler-Anjar.
He was elected as a member of the Lebanese parliament in 1945 and represented the Armenian community till 1972.
He played a great role in the formation and flourishing of the Armenian Community in Lebanon. He became a member and founder of primary organizations in the region, with an unprecedented determination in serving his nation and community.
He passed away in 1984 in Beirut and was buried in the national cemetery.
In 1998, when the bust of Movses Der Kalousdian was situated near the "St. Boghos" Church of Anjar, his remains were relocated beneath it, to find their eternal resting place.
He received his primary education in the "Ladinats” school of kheder Beg, but was unable to continue it since his family immigrated to USA.
He became a member of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation with the dream of a free, independent and united Armenia.
In 1912, he returned to his homeland, with a considerable sum of money and started the mission of providing artillery to the people.
Demlakian was the leader of one of the three groups of fighters in the Mousadaghian heroic battle.
He was one of the initiators in the formation of the Armenian legion, and remained a ranked leader till his death in 1921, while fighting in the battle of "Marash”.
He was born in Yoghun Olukh. Being wanted by the Turkish government, he was obliged to immigrate to USA in 1902.
He returned to his homeland in 1915, when the tukish government was planning the deportation of the Armenian People.
He was the mastermind behind the principal of self-defense. He, along with a group of fighters, withdrew to the mountains of the region, being an example to the villagers who started ascending the mountain of Mousa Dagh.
He was one of the primary leaders of the Mousadaghian Heroic Battle. In 1947, he immigrated to Armenia where he passed away in 1957.
He was born in 1890.
During the 40 days of resistance in Mousa Dagh, he put his life in danger and became one of the leaders of the heroic battle. He was the one who kept the triumphant sprit of the people and helped them overcome the harsh times.
He was the chief of Mousa Dagh in 1939 when the people were forced to leave their homeland and refuge in Anjar. He became the first mayor of Anjar.
Throughout the years, he remained devoted to his mission and beliefs in serving the Armenian nation. He worked in national organizations and unions. He was the chairman of the vestry board of the "St. Boghos” church and the board of trustees of the "Harach” School for several years.
He wrote many books about his memories of Mousa Dah and made excavations about the origins of the Mousadaghian dialect.
He passed away after living a life of a dedicated ARF member.
