Encyclicals

This section includes a variety of documents from various sources , including The Hoover Institution at Stanford University, and the Armenian Cultural Foundation in Arlington, MA, the majority of which are letters.
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Links within Documents section:
Apcar Family Tree
Armenian Travelers from Yokohama to San Francisco
Correspondence with the American Red Cross
Correspondence with David Starr Jordan
Encyclicals
Letters
Near East Relief
Peace Foundations
Personal Documents
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Encyclicals (images below) are three documents sent to Diana Apcar, two from the Catholicos Gevorg and one from the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Diocese of Persia and India, blessing her and thanking her for her contribution to Armenians. Also included in this section is a letter Diana wrote to Catholicos Gevorg.
These documents are part of the Diana Apcar Collection at the Armenian Cultural Foundation, in Arlington, MA, and were provided by Ara Ghazarians.

A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE ENCYCLICALS IN ENGLISH (scroll down to see the scanned originals)

1916.
To the modest Mrs. Diana Apcarian in Yokohama, Japan
We learned of your efforts from a relative of yours, with contented hearts, about the love and attention you have shown toward your unfortunate compatriots, and of how you facilitate their stay in that distant land, enthusiastically doing your humanitarian work.
As a religious leader of all Armenians I am pleased to learn about your modest and helpful activities. I appreciate you and wish God to strengthen you in your activities, with love and consolation for our sisters and brothers of your multi-tortured nation.
Gevorg Catholicos of Armenians
August 9, 1916
Holy See of Ejmiatsin, Armenia

1920.
In the national press I read with joy about your official appointment as diplomatic representative of the Republic of Armenia in Japan. We glorify our Lord that the Republic of Armenia has been restored as our homeland, and that other diplomatic representatives in various European and Asian countries are appointed for supporting Armenia’s interests in those countries. Additionally, with this writing I congratulate you, as one of those diplomats and ask form God to give you strength and abilities for admirably fulfilling your sublime position in Japan to support the interests of the Republic of Armenia.
Bishop Sahak Ayvadian
Leader of Diocese of Persia and India of Armenian Apostolic Church
October 22,1920
All-Saviour Cathedral, Nor Jugha, Iran

1926.
We are well aware, from the writings of Vardapet Ruben, that in the past and currently, you in Far East have never forgotten our homeland and the Holy See of Ejmiatsin, and always theoretically and practically show your love by participating in our national and public activities.
We learned also with contentment that you, having a kind character, advised and worked with the representative of the Holy See of Ejmiatsin, Vardapet Ruben, whom we have sent to the Far East with our pastoral letter.
Taking into account your helpful activity and your active faith and love toward the Holy See of Ejmiatsin, I bless you and your family by this pastoral letter, your beloved children and grandchildren, praying to the God and asking to give you all a successful and happy life.
Gevorg Catholicos of Armenians
April 24,1926
Holy See of Ejmiatsin, Armenia