RELIGIOUS AUTHORITIES DISCUSS CHALLENGES FOR ARMENIAN CHURCH
Tert.am
15:33 28.09.11
The Holy See of St Echmiadzin hosted yesterday a meeting of diocesan
prelates from Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh).
The discussion, chaired by Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II,
focused on challenges of the present-day church. Administrative
and disciplinary issues were also addressed at the meeting. The
participants particularly focused on the pastoral services, stressing
the importance of establishing closer ties between priests and
communities or families.
Expressing concerns over sectarian organizations' devastating impact
on the society, they also emphasized the importance of carrying out
active work with the families and individuals who suffered as a result
of their activities.
From: A. Papazian
Tert.am
15:33 28.09.11
The Holy See of St Echmiadzin hosted yesterday a meeting of diocesan
prelates from Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh).
The discussion, chaired by Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II,
focused on challenges of the present-day church. Administrative
and disciplinary issues were also addressed at the meeting. The
participants particularly focused on the pastoral services, stressing
the importance of establishing closer ties between priests and
communities or families.
Expressing concerns over sectarian organizations' devastating impact
on the society, they also emphasized the importance of carrying out
active work with the families and individuals who suffered as a result
of their activities.
From: A. Papazian