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  • Marking the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness Vasken I

    PRESS OFFICE
    Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (E.)
    630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
    Contact: Chris Zakian
    Tel: (212) 686-0710; Fax: (212) 779-3558
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.org

    September 20, 2004
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    EASTERN DIOCESE TO COMMEMORATE THE LEGACY OF HIS HOLINESS VASKEN I, ON
    THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING

    The year 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Holiness
    Vasken I, of blessed memory, the 130th Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
    of All Armenians.

    The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) will commemorate
    this significant milestone with a solemn requiem service and program, on
    Sunday, December 5, 2004, at St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, in New York
    City.

    Beloved and respected by all Armenians during his four decades as
    Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Vasken I nurtured and guided
    the Armenian Church in extremely difficult circumstances. His
    thoughtful actions, deep faith, and strength of character inspired
    people around the world, and left the church vital and ready to serve
    the Armenian people at the dawn of a new era of independence.

    As planned, the December 5 commemoration will begin with the Divine
    Liturgy at the cathedral, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by His Eminence
    Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate. This will be followed by a
    memorial luncheon and program at 1:00 p.m.

    More information on the 10th anniversary memorial event for Catholicos
    Vasken I will be forthcoming in the press, and on the Diocesan website:
    www.armenianchurch.org

    --9/20/04

    PHOTO CAPTION: The inspiring legacy of His Holiness Vasken I, of blessed
    memory, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians from 1955
    to 1994, will be remembered in a special memorial program on Sunday,
    Dec. 5, 2004, at New York's St. Vartan Cathedral complex, marking the
    10th anniversary of His Holiness' passing. (Portrait of Catholicos
    Vasken I by Cavouk)

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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