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    PRESS RELEASE
    Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
    Address: Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
    Contact: Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian
    Tel: (374 10) 517 163
    Fax: (374 10) 517 301
    E-Mail: [email protected]
    August 23, 2005

    His Holiness Karekin II Receives DNC Chairman Howard Dean

    On Saturday, August 20, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
    Catholicos of All Armenians, received Howard Dean, Chairman of the
    Democratic National Committee (United States) and former presidential
    candidate. Mr. Dean was accompanied by Armenian Revolutionary
    Federation-Dashnaktsutyun Bureau Member Vicken Hovsepian and other ARF
    members.

    His Holiness welcomed Mr. Dean and his delegation to the Mother See of Holy
    Etchmiadzin and presented the guests with an overview of the mission of the
    Armenian Church in the homeland and in the Diaspora. Reflecting on the
    Armenian Church in America, His Holiness expressed his joy at the vibrant
    Armenian community there and in the active role they play in the political,
    economic and social life of the United States. The Pontiff of All Armenians
    stated his contentment that the children of the Armenian nation, immigrants
    and descendants of genocide survivors, are worthy and contributing citizens
    of the United States.

    Mr. Dean informed His Holiness of the purpose of his visit to Armenia, and
    the two engaged in an active discussion regarding the challenges facing the
    Republic of Armenia, including the eventual integration of Armenia into the
    European Union, the illegal blockade of Armenia by Turkey, the importance of
    universal recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide and the
    desire of the Armenian people to see the Nagorno Karabagh conflict resolved
    in a peaceful and just manner.

    At the end of the meeting, His Holiness offered a prayer asking for God's
    blessings to descend upon the Republic of Armenia and the United States.
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