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
September 7, 2004

His Holiness Karekin II Departs for Pontifical Visit to the Diocese of
Gougark

On the morning of September 6, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, departed from the Mother See
of Holy Etchmiadzin for a Pontifical Visit to the Diocese of Gougark
in northeast Armenia. During the three-day trip, His Holiness will
visit a number of cities, towns and villages of the Tavush Region to
meet with the faithful, preside during church services and give his
pontifical blessing.

The Catholicos of All Armenians is accompanied by His Grace Bishop
Navasard Kjoyan, Vicar General of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese;
His Grace Bishop Sion Adamian, Primate of the Diocese of Armavir;
and Rev. Fr. Tiran Petrosian, Staff-bearer to His Holiness.

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From: Baghdasarian