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    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: [email protected]
    May 3, 2004

    His Holiness Karekin II Receives Armenian Ambassadors

    On May 2, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
    Armenians, received the heads of the diplomatic corps and consulates of the
    Republic of Armenia accredited in foreign states. Their delegation was led
    by Mr. Vartan Oskanian, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of
    Armenia.

    His Holiness welcomed the delegation of nearly 40 ambassadors and consuls to
    the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and noted with happiness their presence
    and participation during the Divine Liturgy.

    The Catholicos of All Armenians addressed the group of Armenian diplomats,
    stating in part, "It is worthy of appreciation that as part of your annual
    gathering, you have come to Holy Etchmiadzin to receive the blessing of the
    Armenian Pontiff and our 1700 year-old Church. The ambassadors and the
    consuls of our state accredited in foreign countries honorably represent our
    state, but through their zealous activity, also greatly contribute to the
    development of international relationships, and bring their benefit to the
    solutions of various important problems facing our people."

    His Holiness noted with much satisfaction and happiness, that the
    relationships which exist in foreign countries between the Armenian state
    diplomats and the spiritual diplomats - Armenian Church Diocesan Primates
    and clergymen, were very close and based upon a true spirit of cooperation
    and love. The Catholicos stressed that due to combined efforts, they try to
    fulfill all demands that are placed upon them, both from the state and the
    Church.

    On behalf of all the guests, Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian expressed his
    gratitude to the Pontiff of All Armenians for the audience, and noted, "Your
    Holiness, I am confident that the visit to the Mother See was important for
    all of us, as it will revive our sacred national feelings and emotions.
    Filled with hope, we will continue on the realization of our mission with
    more zeal, spiritually renewed and having received the blessing of Holy
    Etchmiadzin."

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