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ARMENIAN AND FRENCH PRESIDENTS VISIT MOTHER SEE OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 6, 2011
ETCHMIADZIN
ETCHMIADZIN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS: Armenian and French Presidents
Serzh Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy visited today the Mother See
of Holy Etchmiadzin, where they were hosted by Catholicos of All
Armenians Karekin II.
Press service of the Mother See told Armenpress that His Holiness,
welcoming the visit of the Presidents to the religious center of all
Armenians, expressed gratification on high-level relations of the
two friend countries, which are developing more and more and getting
warmer. Referring to the historical ties of the two peoples, His
Holiness stressed the brotherly love and warmth of the French people
toward the Armenians, which he witnessed during his visits to France.
"Your visit to Armenia has filled the spirit of all our people with
joy. Our people are well-aware that the French people have always
lent a helping hand to them in difficult times for us," said His
Holiness, expressing gratitude for the support extended to Armenian
people and Armenia.
The Catholicos also pointed out the kind attitude of French authorities
toward France-based Armenians. "Our people have a special attitude of
acknowledgment toward France and French people also for assistance in
recognition and condemnation of the Genocide and defense of Artsakh
people's right of living free," His Holiness said, expressing gratitude
for the efforts exerted by the French President in that direction.
"It is a high honor to be in Armenia and show the friendship of
our countries," the French President said in his turn, expressing
joy for the meeting. Stressing the role of the Armenian Church and
His Holiness in preservation of Armenian identity and unity, Nicolas
Sarkozy paid his tribute of honor to the Catholicos of All-Armenians
and wished success in implementation of that important mission.
At the end His Holiness addressed his good wishes to the French
President and French people.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
ARMENPRESS
OCTOBER 6, 2011
ETCHMIADZIN
ETCHMIADZIN, OCTOBER 6, ARMENPRESS: Armenian and French Presidents
Serzh Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy visited today the Mother See
of Holy Etchmiadzin, where they were hosted by Catholicos of All
Armenians Karekin II.
Press service of the Mother See told Armenpress that His Holiness,
welcoming the visit of the Presidents to the religious center of all
Armenians, expressed gratification on high-level relations of the
two friend countries, which are developing more and more and getting
warmer. Referring to the historical ties of the two peoples, His
Holiness stressed the brotherly love and warmth of the French people
toward the Armenians, which he witnessed during his visits to France.
"Your visit to Armenia has filled the spirit of all our people with
joy. Our people are well-aware that the French people have always
lent a helping hand to them in difficult times for us," said His
Holiness, expressing gratitude for the support extended to Armenian
people and Armenia.
The Catholicos also pointed out the kind attitude of French authorities
toward France-based Armenians. "Our people have a special attitude of
acknowledgment toward France and French people also for assistance in
recognition and condemnation of the Genocide and defense of Artsakh
people's right of living free," His Holiness said, expressing gratitude
for the efforts exerted by the French President in that direction.
"It is a high honor to be in Armenia and show the friendship of
our countries," the French President said in his turn, expressing
joy for the meeting. Stressing the role of the Armenian Church and
His Holiness in preservation of Armenian identity and unity, Nicolas
Sarkozy paid his tribute of honor to the Catholicos of All-Armenians
and wished success in implementation of that important mission.
At the end His Holiness addressed his good wishes to the French
President and French people.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress