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ON THE PONTIFICAL VISIT OF HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I
ARCHBISHOP MOUSHEGH MARDIROSSIAN
asbarez
August 1st, 2011
For Diasporan Armenian across the globe, it is a great honor and joy
when our Pontiff, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilicia, visits our Prelacies and communities.
We at the Western Prelacy are currently preparing for the Pontifical
Visit of His Holiness to the Western United States in October of
this year. Clergy, Councils, Parishes' Delegates and Board members,
church servants, sponsors, friends, and the community at large
enthusiastically await the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, eager
to welcome him once again to our Prelacy and to receive his paternal
blessings.
The Pontifical Visit will extend over a period of two weeks, during
which our community members will have ample opportunities to hear
the thoughts and messages of His Holiness on a vast number of issues
during various events.
In the past, the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness has bolstered us
and breathed new life into our spiritual, national, and educational
mission, and this upcoming Pontifical Visit will be no different.
The Religious and Executive Councils, and the committees appointed
to oversee the planning of the Pontifical Visit, have already delved
into their responsibilities. Preparations are well under way and
all have joined their efforts and are working diligently to ensure
a historic visit.
With the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, we are certain that we will
all experience a spiritual renewal. In this often chaotic and hectic
world, our church and our faith provides the spiritual nourishment
and strength for us to endure. This one of our many missions will
receive momentum with the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness.
The role of our Armenian Schools in the preservation and promotion of
our language, faith, and heritage cannot be overstated. His Holiness
has long stressed the unique and valuable role of our Schools, even
proclaiming the year 2006 as the "Year of the Armenian School". At the
time, His Holiness advised that we must pay special attention to the
future of our schools not just throughout that year but always. The
further anchoring and continued progress of Armenian Schools is an
ongoing process that requires constant care and attention, and that
will be highlighted during the upcoming Pontifical Visit. Especially
given the economic crisis of the times, our Schools face challenges
which require the collective support and encouragement of our sponsors
and community members. Furthermore, the proclamation of His Holiness
of 2011 as the "Year of the Armenian Child" gives new meaning and
significance to the mission of our educational institutions with
regards to the fostering of our cultural heritage.
Alongside being beacons of our religious values, the Great House of
Cilicia in general and His Holiness Catholicos Aram I personally have
been and continue to be advocates for our national rights. Sharing a
history of exile with our people, the Catholicosate of the Holy See
of Cilicia remains on the front lines as we reassert our spirit of
national aspirations, which will be one of the focuses of the upcoming
Pontifical Visit.
Let us join our efforts and work together as we prepare to welcome our
beloved Pontiff in just a few short months. Let our elders, community
leaders, educators, and parents enlighten our young generation about
the Pontifical Visit, and prepare their minds and spirits as many
of them will likely have the opportunity to be among His Holiness
for the first time, a meeting that will remain as sweet memories for
years to come.
And finally, let us pray for Almighty God to grant long life to His
Holiness so that he may continue to lead and guide us and the Armenian
Apostolic Church for years to come.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
ARCHBISHOP MOUSHEGH MARDIROSSIAN
asbarez
August 1st, 2011
For Diasporan Armenian across the globe, it is a great honor and joy
when our Pontiff, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
of Cilicia, visits our Prelacies and communities.
We at the Western Prelacy are currently preparing for the Pontifical
Visit of His Holiness to the Western United States in October of
this year. Clergy, Councils, Parishes' Delegates and Board members,
church servants, sponsors, friends, and the community at large
enthusiastically await the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, eager
to welcome him once again to our Prelacy and to receive his paternal
blessings.
The Pontifical Visit will extend over a period of two weeks, during
which our community members will have ample opportunities to hear
the thoughts and messages of His Holiness on a vast number of issues
during various events.
In the past, the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness has bolstered us
and breathed new life into our spiritual, national, and educational
mission, and this upcoming Pontifical Visit will be no different.
The Religious and Executive Councils, and the committees appointed
to oversee the planning of the Pontifical Visit, have already delved
into their responsibilities. Preparations are well under way and
all have joined their efforts and are working diligently to ensure
a historic visit.
With the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, we are certain that we will
all experience a spiritual renewal. In this often chaotic and hectic
world, our church and our faith provides the spiritual nourishment
and strength for us to endure. This one of our many missions will
receive momentum with the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness.
The role of our Armenian Schools in the preservation and promotion of
our language, faith, and heritage cannot be overstated. His Holiness
has long stressed the unique and valuable role of our Schools, even
proclaiming the year 2006 as the "Year of the Armenian School". At the
time, His Holiness advised that we must pay special attention to the
future of our schools not just throughout that year but always. The
further anchoring and continued progress of Armenian Schools is an
ongoing process that requires constant care and attention, and that
will be highlighted during the upcoming Pontifical Visit. Especially
given the economic crisis of the times, our Schools face challenges
which require the collective support and encouragement of our sponsors
and community members. Furthermore, the proclamation of His Holiness
of 2011 as the "Year of the Armenian Child" gives new meaning and
significance to the mission of our educational institutions with
regards to the fostering of our cultural heritage.
Alongside being beacons of our religious values, the Great House of
Cilicia in general and His Holiness Catholicos Aram I personally have
been and continue to be advocates for our national rights. Sharing a
history of exile with our people, the Catholicosate of the Holy See
of Cilicia remains on the front lines as we reassert our spirit of
national aspirations, which will be one of the focuses of the upcoming
Pontifical Visit.
Let us join our efforts and work together as we prepare to welcome our
beloved Pontiff in just a few short months. Let our elders, community
leaders, educators, and parents enlighten our young generation about
the Pontifical Visit, and prepare their minds and spirits as many
of them will likely have the opportunity to be among His Holiness
for the first time, a meeting that will remain as sweet memories for
years to come.
And finally, let us pray for Almighty God to grant long life to His
Holiness so that he may continue to lead and guide us and the Armenian
Apostolic Church for years to come.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress