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    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Karine Abalyan
    Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.net

    August 24, 2009
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    SUMMER INTERNS ADVANCE THEIR EDUCATIONS AND STRENGTHEN THEIR TIES TO THE
    CHURCH THROUGH DIOCESAN SUMMER PROGRAM



    This summer, two dedicated and hard-working Armenian-American college
    students became part of the daily life of the Diocese of the Armenian Church
    of America (Eastern) in New York City. The pair-participants in AGBU's New
    York Summer Internship Program-were the latest interns in the Diocese's
    annual summer program.



    Gevorg Azizi and Taleen Terjanian interned at the Diocesan Center for eight
    weeks in July and August. Azizi, of Chicago, Ill., who attends the St. James
    Armenian Church in Evanston, worked in the accounting department alongside
    Alex Cedeno and John Woo.



    For a good portion of his internship, Azizi did inventory at the St. Vartan
    Bookstore. His other duties in the accounting department included bank
    reconciliation of payroll and operating and journal entries.



    "Being here gave me an opportunity to network with people in my field and
    understand what it is I am going into," said Azizi, a junior at DePaul
    University majoring in finance and economics.



    Taleen Terjanian, of Holmdel, N.J., and a member of the St. Stepanos
    Armenian Church in Elberon, worked in the Department of Youth and Education
    alongside Julie Hoplamazian (coordinator of College Ministry), Nancy
    Basmajian (ACYOA executive secretary), and Gilda Buchakjian-Kupelian
    (coordinator of Armenian Studies). She had a variety of tasks, including
    working on logistics for the Ecumenical Workweek, re-organizing ACYOA
    archives, and creating various flyers and brochures for the Khrimian Lyceum.
    She also wrote summaries on 200 books for Jennifer Morris (coordinator of
    Youth Ministry) and catalogued books in the Zohrab Center.



    "There's a lot more work involved than I thought," said Terjanian, a senior
    at Rutgers University majoring in animal science with a minor in business.
    "All of the departments are involved in making sure the church and Diocese
    run smoothly."



    Alongside their regular, 9-to-5 work at the Diocesan Center, they took part
    in activities such as Bible Study sessions, and visits to St. Nersess
    seminary and the Ararat Center.



    They also had lunch with visiting clergy throughout the eight weeks of their
    internship program.



    "My impression was that as soon as we got here, everyone was open, friendly
    and helpful," said Azizi.



    "It has definitely been rewarding to work at the Diocese, alongside familiar
    people, and also to have the opportunity to get to know a lot of the new
    faces," said Terjanian.



    Diocesan staff gathered for a farewell reception in honor of Azizi and
    Terjanian on Friday, August 7. Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the
    Diocese, gave the two interns copies of the book, The Lamentations of St.
    Gregory of Narek. The Primate expressed his gratitude to the interns and
    their contributions to the Armenian Church on both a Diocesan and parish
    level, and encouraged them to stay involved.



    The interns presented the Diocesan staff with a musical card thanking them
    for their guidance over the summer weeks.



    "It was a true pleasure to have Taleen and Gevorg working with us this
    summer. Not only did they grow professionally, but they also grew culturally
    and spiritually during their time here," said Julie Hoplamazian, who
    supervised this year's interns. "I was continually impressed with the
    professionalism, maturity, and efficiency they displayed in their work, as
    well as their love for the Armenian Church."



    "Our summer intern program is a great opportunity for young people to come
    to the Diocesan Center and cathedral complex, become a part of its daily
    life, and get to know New York City," said Archbishop Barsamian. "But it's
    equally an opportunity for the Diocese to welcome our young sons and
    daughters, to get to know them, encourage them on their life's path, and
    send them back to their home parishes with a stronger attachment to our
    church."



    "It's a great benefit to everyone involved, and a very welcome period of
    each year," the Primate said.



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    Photo attached: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian presents interns Gevorg Azizi
    and Taleen Terjanian with copies of the book, The Lamentations of St.
    Gregory of Narek.
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