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Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Director
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Watch our latest videos on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HolySeeOfCilicia
HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RE-ELECTED AS THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX PRESIDENT
OF THE MIDDLE EASE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (MECC)
On 29 November 2011, the 10th Assembly of the MECC began its deliberations
with an opening prayer at the Greek Orthodox Church in Paphos (Cyprus).
During the first session, His Holiness Aram I highlighted the Council's
response to the challenges facing the region during the past four years and
described its administrative and financial difficulties. The Catholicos,
referring to the recent uprisings in the Arab World, said that despite its
difficulties, the MECC should remain the common voice of the churches in the
Middle East. The session continued with messages from representatives of the
Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant families of churches.
The deliberative session began with the Quadrennial Activity and Financial
Reports of the General Secretary and their adoption. It was followed by the
election of the new executive committee. Mr. Jean Salmanian is the new
member of the Executive Committee representing the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
The delegation of the Holy See of Cilicia included the Pontifical
Representative in Cyprus, Archbishop Varoujan Herguelian, the Primate of
Tehran, Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, the Primate of Lebanon, Archbishop
Kegham Khatcherian, the Director of the Youth Programme, Fr. Mesrob
Sarkissian and the President of the Board of the Nareg School in Cyprus, Mr.
Vartan Tashjian.
During their stay in Cyprus, His Holiness Aram I and the delegation will
also take part in special events organized by the Armenian Community.
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Photos: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Photos/Photos652.htm
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Director
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Watch our latest videos on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HolySeeOfCilicia
HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RE-ELECTED AS THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX PRESIDENT
OF THE MIDDLE EASE COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (MECC)
On 29 November 2011, the 10th Assembly of the MECC began its deliberations
with an opening prayer at the Greek Orthodox Church in Paphos (Cyprus).
During the first session, His Holiness Aram I highlighted the Council's
response to the challenges facing the region during the past four years and
described its administrative and financial difficulties. The Catholicos,
referring to the recent uprisings in the Arab World, said that despite its
difficulties, the MECC should remain the common voice of the churches in the
Middle East. The session continued with messages from representatives of the
Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Protestant families of churches.
The deliberative session began with the Quadrennial Activity and Financial
Reports of the General Secretary and their adoption. It was followed by the
election of the new executive committee. Mr. Jean Salmanian is the new
member of the Executive Committee representing the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
The delegation of the Holy See of Cilicia included the Pontifical
Representative in Cyprus, Archbishop Varoujan Herguelian, the Primate of
Tehran, Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, the Primate of Lebanon, Archbishop
Kegham Khatcherian, the Director of the Youth Programme, Fr. Mesrob
Sarkissian and the President of the Board of the Nareg School in Cyprus, Mr.
Vartan Tashjian.
During their stay in Cyprus, His Holiness Aram I and the delegation will
also take part in special events organized by the Armenian Community.
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Photos: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Photos/Photos652.htm