PRESS RELEASE
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
Address: Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
Contact: Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian
Tel: (374 1) 517 163
Fax: (374 1) 517 301
E-Mail: ktrij@etchmiadzin.am
April 29, 2004

Representatives of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in the Western Diocese

Upon the Pontifical Order of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, Rev. Fr. Baruyr Avetisian and Rev. Fr. Khoren
Kirakosian are in the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North
America to participate in the Diocesan Assembly convened at St. John Garabed
Armenian Church in San Diego, California, and to represent the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin.

The Diocesan Assembly is scheduled to take place from April 29 through May
2, 2004. The clergymen also brought their participation to the annual
Clergy Conference convened by the Western Diocese preceding the Assembly.
During the month of May, the Reverend Fathers will visit Armenian
communities and parishes throughout the diocese.

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