In recent weeks the issues surrounding the Baron Der property have generated an overwhelming response of support and good will from the Armenian and non-Armenian public. The members of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Patriarch Torkom II Manoogian are extremely grateful for the many kind expressions

DIVAN OF THE ARMENIAN PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM
P.O. Box 14235, Jerusalem, Israel 91141
Contact: Father Pakrad Bourjekian
Tel: 9722-6271103; Tel /Fax: 9722-6271079
E-Mail:    armre@netvision.net.il
Website:  www.armenian-patriarchate.org


Tuesday 27 August 2002

COMMUNIQUÉ

In recent weeks the issues surrounding the Baron Der property have generated an overwhelming response of support and good will from the Armenian and non-Armenian public.  The members of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Patriarch Torkom II Manoogian are extremely grateful for the many kind expressions.

We would like to inform the public that officials of the Patriarchate have been intensely engaged in discussions and negotiations with the local authorities regarding the Baron Der property issue.  At this time, however, no final resolution has been reached.

We intend to keep the public informed of any new developments in this important matter.  Thank you again for your kind expressions of support.

-Divan of the Patriarchate