Armenian Catholicos condoles on death of Ethiopia's Patriarch
news.am
August 18, 2012 | 14:20
The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Friday sent a message of
sympathy to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and clergy and to Ethiopian
Christian, in connection with the passing of Abune Paulos, the Abuna
and Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
`Owing to the efforts by dearly-departed Patriarch Abune Paulos, the
Ethiopian Church registered a noticeable progress in the spiritual
lives of Ethiopian Christians and greatly contributed to ecumenical
and interreligious dialogue.
The fraternal ties between Ethiopia's Orthodox and the Armenian
Apostolic churches were best expressed during numerous official visits
and discussions. During our personal meetings, we have repeatedly
observed his profound Christian love and piety,' Catholicos Karekin
II's letter of condolence reads in particular.
To note, a delegation from the Armenian Apostolic Church likewise will
attend Patriarch Abune Paulos' funeral, which will be held on August
23.
news.am
August 18, 2012 | 14:20
The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Friday sent a message of
sympathy to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and clergy and to Ethiopian
Christian, in connection with the passing of Abune Paulos, the Abuna
and Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
`Owing to the efforts by dearly-departed Patriarch Abune Paulos, the
Ethiopian Church registered a noticeable progress in the spiritual
lives of Ethiopian Christians and greatly contributed to ecumenical
and interreligious dialogue.
The fraternal ties between Ethiopia's Orthodox and the Armenian
Apostolic churches were best expressed during numerous official visits
and discussions. During our personal meetings, we have repeatedly
observed his profound Christian love and piety,' Catholicos Karekin
II's letter of condolence reads in particular.
To note, a delegation from the Armenian Apostolic Church likewise will
attend Patriarch Abune Paulos' funeral, which will be held on August
23.