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    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Jake Goshert, Coordinator of Information Services
    Tel: (212) 686-0710 Ext. 60; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.net

    May 19, 2006
    ___________________

    CLERGY GATHER FOR ANNUAL DISCUSSIONS

    Clergy from throughout the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
    (Eastern) gathered for the annual Clergy Conference from May 1 to 4, 2006,
    at the Star Lodge Resort in Bloomingdale, NJ.

    "This is also an opportunity for the clergy to gather in prayer and
    strengthen the bonds between each other by sharing our experiences with each
    other," said Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate. "It is a wonderful
    opportunity to learn from each other."

    The Primate, presided over the gathering of 43 clergymen from the Eastern
    Diocese, Fr. Zareh Zargarian, a representative of the Canadian Diocese, and
    two visiting clergy from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Fr. Zaven
    Yazijian and Fr. Baruyr Avedisyan, who spoke about the continued renewal and
    growth of Christianity in the Republic of Armenia.

    "The faith in Armenia is finding its footing, rooting itself again in our
    brothers and sisters of the motherland," the Primate said. "And these young
    clergymen are examples of how Armenians are reawakening to their faith."

    A message from His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of
    All Armenians, was also read to the clergymen. Later, the Primate expressed
    gratitude to the Catholicos for sending his annual message of encouragement
    and blessings to the clergy.

    "This is again a connection that binds us as servants of the same Apostolic,
    Orthodox church," the Primate said.

    He also spoke with the clergy about the Diocesan theme for the next year:
    "Church and Home: One in Spirit." The theme was introduced by Diocesan
    staff, who asked the clergy for ideas and suggestions for programs to build
    that united spiritual life in Armenian families. The clergy will meet again
    with Diocesan staff on June 6 to further this discussion.

    Along with discussing programming ideas, clergy also heard from three
    distinguished panelists who spoke on the theological and pastoral traditions
    of the Armenian Church in relation to suicide. Speaking were Fr. Krikor
    Maksoudian, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and Dr. Carlo Bayrakdarian, a geriatric
    psychologist.

    The conference was co-chaired by Fr. Haigazoun Najarian and Fr. Untzag
    Nalbandian, with Fr. Shnork Souin and Dn. Levon Giragosian serving as
    English and Armenian secretaries respectively.

    -- 5/19/06

    E-mail photos available on request. Photos also viewable in the News and
    Events section of the Eastern Diocese's website, www.armenianchurch.net.

    PHOTO CAPTION (1): Clergy at the 2006 Clergy Conference discuss various
    issues and proposals during the four-day event from May 1 to 4, 2006.

    PHOTO CAPTION (2): Fr. Bedros Kadehjian, the newest priest of the Diocese,
    celebrates the Divine Liturgy at the St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ,
    during the close of the Clergy Conference.

    PHOTO CAPTION (3): Clergy from throughout the Diocese of the Armenian
    Church of America (Eastern) gather for the Clergy Conference, which ran from
    May 1 to 4, 2006.
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