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    PRESS OFFICE

    ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA WESTERN DIOCESE
    3325 North Glenoaks Blvd.
    Burbank, CA 91504
    Tel: (818) 558-7474
    Fax: (818) 558-6333
    E-mail; [email protected]
    Webiste: www.armenianchurch.com


    COMMUNIQUÉ

    Mr. And Mrs. Walter And Laurel Karabian
    Donate Valuable Artifacts
    To The Western Diocese

    We are pleased to announce to the faithful of the Western
    Diocese that Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Laurel Karabian have donated the
    following precious manuscripts and miniature artifacts to the newly
    established Diocesan Museum.

    - Four Miniatures from a Gospel Book on Paper (Possibly Crimea,
    17th Century)
    The Presentation in the Temple with Simeon holding the Christ Child with
    Mary and Joseph; the Raising of Lazarus; the Transfiguration; St. Luke
    in his study writing the Gospel

    - Four Full-Page Miniatures from an Armenian Gospel Book on
    Paper, By the Artist Toros Sarkaway, ^ÓThe Deacon^Ô (Tabriz, 1311)
    Two leaves, each with full page miniatures, includes self portrait and
    signature of Artist.

    - Four Gospels, in Armenian, Written by the Scribe Georg
    (Istanbul, 1376)
    Decorated manuscript on paper, 271 leaves

    - Psalter, in Armenian, Manuscript on Vellum (Armenia, ca. 1453)
    Contains fragments of the Gospel of St. john, from the 17th or 18th
    century

    - Four Gospels, in Armenian, Written by the scribe Boghos

    - Four Gospels, in Armenian, Written by the scribe Mkrtich
    (Armenia, 17th Century)

    - Four Gospels, in Armenian, Manuscript on Paper (Caesarea, ca.
    1743)

    - Encyclical from the Catholicos Epremlst Jorageyc I to Sir
    Robert Porter (Constantinople, April 15, 1820)
    Letter with decorative border in silver and gold ink, with the personal
    seal of the Catholicos in the middle.

    We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation and
    gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Karabian for their generous donation of the
    precious items to the newly established Diocesan Museum.


    Adrienne Krikorian, Esq. represents
    Western Diocese at
    Eastern Diocesan Assembly

    Diocesan Council member Adrienne Krikorian, Esq. recently represented
    the Western Diocese at the 102nd Assembly of the Delegates of the
    Eastern Diocese, sponsored by St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian
    Church in White Plains, New York. Ms. Krikorian was warmly received as
    a guest of the Eastern Diocese by His Eminence Khajag Barsamian and the
    delegates of the Assembly.

    On Friday, April 30, 2004 Ms. Krikorian participated in educational
    roundtable discussions with the clergy and delegates on the theme topic
    of Stewardship. The discussions proved informative and useful as the
    Western Diocese has recently reorganized its Stewardship program and is
    preparing to embark on a campaign of Stewardship in the coming year.

    On Friday evening Ms. Krikorian attended a delicious buffet mezza/dinner
    and a delightfully entertaining program sponsored by St. Gregory the
    Illuminator Church in White Plains. Performances by talented Armenians
    entertained guests well into the evening, and were followed by a dessert
    buffet prepared by the parishioners.

    Ms. Krikorian delivered greetings to the Assembly on Saturday May 1 from
    His Eminence Hovnan Derderian. She spoke to the delegates about the
    Western Diocese's year of growth and reorganization following the
    election of His Eminence. She congratulated the 102nd Assembly on the
    purchase of its new Ararat Youth and Retreat Center, and encouraged the
    delegates to support the budding leadership of Armenian youth, who she
    stated are the future of the Church.

    Ms. Krikorian attended sessions of meetings of the Assembly and the
    Women's Guild. The common goals and missions of the two Dioceses gave
    Ms. Krikorian an opportunity to share ideas with leaders of the Eastern
    Diocese, and to bring back similar input for the Western Diocese
    Diocesan Council.

    A gala banquet ended the Assembly on Saturday evening, including
    entertainment by the Shushi Dancers of St. Vartan Cathedral, and the
    presentation of awards to Rabbi Arthur Scheier and Armenian author
    Vartan Gregorian.

    Ms. Krikorian attended Badarak on Sunday at St. Gregory the Enlightener
    before returning to Los Angeles. On behalf of the Western Diocese Ms.
    Krikorian extended her thanks and gratitude to his Eminence, the
    delegates of the 102nd Assembly of the Eastern Diocese, and the
    parishioners of St. Gregory the Illuminator for their warm reception.

    DIVAN OF THE DIOCESE

    May 22, 2004
    Burbank, California
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