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Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
August 2, 2011
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Interns from Armenian Mission to the United Nations Visit Diocese
Four young people interning at the Armenian Mission to the United Nations
visited the Diocesan Center and met with Archbishop Khajag Barsamian,
Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), on
Thursday, July 29.
The interns-Sarine Arslanian of Brussels, Belgium; Georgi Asatryan of
Moscow, Russia; Alex Kircikoglu of New York; and Hilda Harutyunyan of Kuwait
City, Kuwait-were led by His Excellency Garen Nazarian, Armenia's Ambassador
to the UN.
The group received a tour of the Diocesan Center and St. Vartan Armenian
Cathedral. They had an opportunity to learn more about Diocesan departments.
In addition, they were introduced to the Diocese's large book and artifact
collection in the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, including the
first Bible printed in Armenian and ancient prayer scrolls.
They continued on to St. Vartan Cathedral where they learned about the
history of the edifice, as well as its beautiful artwork and architecture.
At the conclusion of the tour, the interns were received by Archbishop
Barsamian in the tahlij (formal reception room) of the Diocese. Archbishop
Barsamian spoke to them about the history of the Eastern Diocese and the
determination of its founders to preserve the Armenian faith and culture in
America. He encouraged the interns to embrace their Armenian identity and to
share their heritage with others.
"I am happy to see young Armenians from around the world serving our
community," said Archbishop Barsamian, adding that he wished them a
productive experience at the Armenian Mission.
Ambassador Nazarian said that the interns would utilize themes raised at
their discussion with the Primate in their meetings and workshops at the UN.
During the three-week program, interns are introduced to the work of the
Armenian Mission and have an opportunity to learn about foreign policy
issues affecting Armenia today.
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Photos attached.
Photo 1: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian welcomes Ambassador Garen Nazarian and
young people interning at the Armenian Mission to the UN to the Diocese.
Photo 2: (from left) Georgi Asatryan, Ambassador Garen Nazarian, Sarine
Arslanian, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Hilda Harutyunyan, and Alex
Kircikoglu.
Photo 3: Taleen Babayan, program coordinator at the Diocese's Krikor and
Clara Zohrab Information Center, speaks to the interns and Ambassador Garen
Nazarian about the Diocese's rich book and artifact collection.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net
August 2, 2011
_______________________________________________
Interns from Armenian Mission to the United Nations Visit Diocese
Four young people interning at the Armenian Mission to the United Nations
visited the Diocesan Center and met with Archbishop Khajag Barsamian,
Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern), on
Thursday, July 29.
The interns-Sarine Arslanian of Brussels, Belgium; Georgi Asatryan of
Moscow, Russia; Alex Kircikoglu of New York; and Hilda Harutyunyan of Kuwait
City, Kuwait-were led by His Excellency Garen Nazarian, Armenia's Ambassador
to the UN.
The group received a tour of the Diocesan Center and St. Vartan Armenian
Cathedral. They had an opportunity to learn more about Diocesan departments.
In addition, they were introduced to the Diocese's large book and artifact
collection in the Krikor and Clara Zohrab Information Center, including the
first Bible printed in Armenian and ancient prayer scrolls.
They continued on to St. Vartan Cathedral where they learned about the
history of the edifice, as well as its beautiful artwork and architecture.
At the conclusion of the tour, the interns were received by Archbishop
Barsamian in the tahlij (formal reception room) of the Diocese. Archbishop
Barsamian spoke to them about the history of the Eastern Diocese and the
determination of its founders to preserve the Armenian faith and culture in
America. He encouraged the interns to embrace their Armenian identity and to
share their heritage with others.
"I am happy to see young Armenians from around the world serving our
community," said Archbishop Barsamian, adding that he wished them a
productive experience at the Armenian Mission.
Ambassador Nazarian said that the interns would utilize themes raised at
their discussion with the Primate in their meetings and workshops at the UN.
During the three-week program, interns are introduced to the work of the
Armenian Mission and have an opportunity to learn about foreign policy
issues affecting Armenia today.
###
Photos attached.
Photo 1: Archbishop Khajag Barsamian welcomes Ambassador Garen Nazarian and
young people interning at the Armenian Mission to the UN to the Diocese.
Photo 2: (from left) Georgi Asatryan, Ambassador Garen Nazarian, Sarine
Arslanian, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Hilda Harutyunyan, and Alex
Kircikoglu.
Photo 3: Taleen Babayan, program coordinator at the Diocese's Krikor and
Clara Zohrab Information Center, speaks to the interns and Ambassador Garen
Nazarian about the Diocese's rich book and artifact collection.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress