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Date: March 28, 2014
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Telephone: (202) 393-3434
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aaainc.org
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA WELCOMES NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
STATEMENT ON KESSAB ARMENIANS
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly)
welcomed the National Council of Churches (NCC) letter to President Obama
stating: "While Syrians of all religious communities are caught up in this
horrible conflict, of particular concern to us are the Christian
communities, which are often the most vulnerable," reported the Assembly.
The same day the Assembly and the Diocesan Legate met with Administration
officials at the State Department to discuss U.S. assistance and support
for the Armenian community in Syria.
"One situation that has just come to our attention is the attack on the
Armenian villages of Kesab. Though this attack comes in the wider context
of the overall Syrian conflict, it nevertheless has brought death and
destruction to the Christian communities there," the NCC letter reads in
part. The letter specifically urged the President to "safeguard the
vulnerable Christian communities" and to "restore stability to the Armenian
communities of Kesab."
Founded in 1950, the NCC has been a leading force for ecumenical
cooperation among Christians in the United States. The 37 NCC member
communions -- from a wide spectrum of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox,
Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace churches -- include
45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations in communities
across the nation.
"On behalf of the Armenian Assembly and the entire Armenian American
community, we welcome the efforts of the National Council of Churches and
appreciate their solidarity and willingness to help end the suffering of
the Christian Armenian community in Syria," stated Assembly Executive
Director Bryan Ardouny.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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NR: # 2014-012
Editor's Note: The NCC letter to President Obama is available online at:
http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/pdf/2014/NCC_Lttr_to_Obama_on_Kessab_03.27.14.pdf
Date: March 28, 2014
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Telephone: (202) 393-3434
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aaainc.org
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA WELCOMES NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
STATEMENT ON KESSAB ARMENIANS
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly)
welcomed the National Council of Churches (NCC) letter to President Obama
stating: "While Syrians of all religious communities are caught up in this
horrible conflict, of particular concern to us are the Christian
communities, which are often the most vulnerable," reported the Assembly.
The same day the Assembly and the Diocesan Legate met with Administration
officials at the State Department to discuss U.S. assistance and support
for the Armenian community in Syria.
"One situation that has just come to our attention is the attack on the
Armenian villages of Kesab. Though this attack comes in the wider context
of the overall Syrian conflict, it nevertheless has brought death and
destruction to the Christian communities there," the NCC letter reads in
part. The letter specifically urged the President to "safeguard the
vulnerable Christian communities" and to "restore stability to the Armenian
communities of Kesab."
Founded in 1950, the NCC has been a leading force for ecumenical
cooperation among Christians in the United States. The 37 NCC member
communions -- from a wide spectrum of Protestant, Anglican, Orthodox,
Evangelical, historic African American and Living Peace churches -- include
45 million persons in more than 100,000 local congregations in communities
across the nation.
"On behalf of the Armenian Assembly and the entire Armenian American
community, we welcome the efforts of the National Council of Churches and
appreciate their solidarity and willingness to help end the suffering of
the Christian Armenian community in Syria," stated Assembly Executive
Director Bryan Ardouny.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
###
NR: # 2014-012
Editor's Note: The NCC letter to President Obama is available online at:
http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/pdf/2014/NCC_Lttr_to_Obama_on_Kessab_03.27.14.pdf