CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS RECEIVES CLERGYMEN OF EVANGELIC LUTHERAN CHURCH OF BADEN-WURTTEMBERG
ARMENPRESS
MAY 4, 2010
ETCHMIADZIN
ETCHMIADZIN, MAY 4, ARMENPRESS: On May 3, Catholicos of All Armenians
Karekin II received the delegation of the clergymen of the Evangelic
Lutheran Church of German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, headed by His
Holiness Manfred Wagner and accompanied with T. Serovbe Isakhanyan.
During the meeting His Holiness expressed joy that this meeting was
held with the support of the Armenian Diocese of Germany, and then
referred to the mission and history of the Armenian church of many
centuries.
"Our church has overcome many difficulties in the past, and we can
say that our people have had their Golgotha for the sake of their
faith in God. But they also have had their resurrection - thanks to
their faith. Honor to the Most High, the Armenian Church currently
lives its renaissance," His Holiness noted. And then His Holiness
recalled his study years in Vienna and pastor service in Germany.
In his speech Manfred Wagner expressed his gratitude to His Holiness
for warm reception.
Milos Klatik, head of the Council of Bishops of the Evangelic Lutheran
Church, was present a the meeting, too.
ARMENPRESS
MAY 4, 2010
ETCHMIADZIN
ETCHMIADZIN, MAY 4, ARMENPRESS: On May 3, Catholicos of All Armenians
Karekin II received the delegation of the clergymen of the Evangelic
Lutheran Church of German state of Baden-Wurttemberg, headed by His
Holiness Manfred Wagner and accompanied with T. Serovbe Isakhanyan.
During the meeting His Holiness expressed joy that this meeting was
held with the support of the Armenian Diocese of Germany, and then
referred to the mission and history of the Armenian church of many
centuries.
"Our church has overcome many difficulties in the past, and we can
say that our people have had their Golgotha for the sake of their
faith in God. But they also have had their resurrection - thanks to
their faith. Honor to the Most High, the Armenian Church currently
lives its renaissance," His Holiness noted. And then His Holiness
recalled his study years in Vienna and pastor service in Germany.
In his speech Manfred Wagner expressed his gratitude to His Holiness
for warm reception.
Milos Klatik, head of the Council of Bishops of the Evangelic Lutheran
Church, was present a the meeting, too.