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    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
    Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 60; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.org

    September 9, 2005


    ARCHBISHOP BARSAMIAN MEETS WITH ARMENIAN POLITICAL LEADER

    On Friday, September 9, 2005, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of
    the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), welcomed Arthur
    Baghdasaryan, president of the Armenian Parliament, to the Diocesan
    Center in New York.

    Joined by Armen Martirossyan, Armenia's ambassador to the United
    Nations, they discussed a myriad of issues related to challenges and
    opportunities faced by the Republic of Armenia.

    "The Armenians in the diaspora, obviously, have an interest in seeing a
    growing, prosperous, free Armenia," the Primate said. "By engaging
    Armenia's political leaders, we in the diaspora can get a fuller
    understanding of the situation faced in our Motherland, and how we can
    help it."

    Following the discussions, the Primate led the visiting politician on a
    tour of St. Vartan Cathedral, where they lit a candle and offered
    prayers.

    -- 9/9/05

    E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News
    and Events section of the Eastern Diocese's website,
    www.armenianchurch.org.

    PHOTO CAPTION (1): Arthur Baghdasaryan, president of the Armenian
    Parliament, left, meets with Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the
    Eastern Diocese, and Armenia's Ambassador to the U.N., Armen
    Martirossyan, right, at the Diocesan Center in New York City on Friday,
    September 9, 2005.

    PHOTO CAPTION (2): Archbishop Barsamian discusses current challenges
    facing the Republic of Armenia with Arthur Baghdasaryan, president of
    the Armenian Parliament, at the Diocesan Center in New York City.

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