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
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October 25, 2006
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YOUNG PEOPLE DESCEND UPON BOSTON AREA FOR FUN

Young people from several parishes gathered in Watertown, MA, on Columbus
Day weekend, October 6 to 8, 2006, for this year’s Archbishop’s Tournament.

The sporting events were held at the Health Point Gym in Waltham, MA, the
training home of the Boston Celtics. To the enjoyment of the fans in the
stands, the teams, comprised of 60 ACYOA members from five parishes, played
with all their heart and soul. Many games were decided in the last few
seconds, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

The tournament finals were on Sunday, following the badarak at the host
parish of St. James Church. Teams from the Church of the Holy Martyrs from
Bayside, NY, and the St. Leon Church of Fair Lawn, NJ, faced off for the
title. In the end, Holy Martyrs took home the trophy.

"This year’s Archbishop’s Tournament was another great example of how our
ACYOA continues to flourish," said Ara Janigian from the Sts. Sahag and
Mesrob Church of Providence, RI. "We not only enjoy the spirited
competition, but also the fellowship of other Armenians."

The ACYOA is dedicated to continually strengthen events such as the
Archbishop’s Tournament to meet the needs and serve the Armenian youth in
communities throughout the Diocese. Visit for updates and
coming events.

— 10/25/06

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

PHOTO CAPTION (1): Teams compete at the Archbishop’s Tournament, which ran
from October 6 to 8, 2006.

PHOTO CAPTION (2): Basketball players take a shot during the 2006
Archbishop’s Tournament, hosted by the St. James Church of Watertown, MA.