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Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan urges return of confiscated churches
armradio.am
30.04.2012 14:01
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of the Eastern United States, called on Members of
Congress to urge Turkey to return confiscated Christian churches and
end U.S. complicity in Turkey's genocide denial, during a full day
Capitol Hill meetings, this week, which began with the offering of the
opening prayer at the U.S. Senate and ended with an invocation at the
annual Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Observance, reported the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The Archbishop's opening prayer at the Senate was held on April 25th,
at the request of Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed (D) and at the
invitation of the Senate Chaplain. `We thank you in the name of the
Armenian people for your divine mercy in providing them a safe refuge
in this blessed country, the United States of America, where they were
delivered from the depths of despair of genocide and welcomed with new
life,' said His Eminence. `Reveal your infinite spirit to the members
of this Senate that they may be inspired toward a greatness of purpose
and ennobled in their quest for good governance.'
Sen. Reed welcomed Archbishop Choloyan in a moving Senate floor
statement, which commemorated the Armenian Genocide and called for
U.S. affirmation of that crime. `This year I once again join my
colleagues in encouraging the United States to officially recognize
the Armenian genocide,' explained Senator Reed. `Denial of this
history is not consistent with our country's sensitivity to human
rights and our dedication to the highest and noblest principles that
should govern the world. We must continue to educate our young people
against this type of hatred and oppression so we can seek to prevent
such crimes against humanity in the future. It was indeed an honor to
be here to listen to the wise words of the Archbishop, to hear his
prayer, his reflection, and to go forth knowing that he is a powerful
force in our country for tolerance and decency,' concluded Sen. Reed.
armradio.am
30.04.2012 14:01
His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Prelate of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of the Eastern United States, called on Members of
Congress to urge Turkey to return confiscated Christian churches and
end U.S. complicity in Turkey's genocide denial, during a full day
Capitol Hill meetings, this week, which began with the offering of the
opening prayer at the U.S. Senate and ended with an invocation at the
annual Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Observance, reported the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The Archbishop's opening prayer at the Senate was held on April 25th,
at the request of Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed (D) and at the
invitation of the Senate Chaplain. `We thank you in the name of the
Armenian people for your divine mercy in providing them a safe refuge
in this blessed country, the United States of America, where they were
delivered from the depths of despair of genocide and welcomed with new
life,' said His Eminence. `Reveal your infinite spirit to the members
of this Senate that they may be inspired toward a greatness of purpose
and ennobled in their quest for good governance.'
Sen. Reed welcomed Archbishop Choloyan in a moving Senate floor
statement, which commemorated the Armenian Genocide and called for
U.S. affirmation of that crime. `This year I once again join my
colleagues in encouraging the United States to officially recognize
the Armenian genocide,' explained Senator Reed. `Denial of this
history is not consistent with our country's sensitivity to human
rights and our dedication to the highest and noblest principles that
should govern the world. We must continue to educate our young people
against this type of hatred and oppression so we can seek to prevent
such crimes against humanity in the future. It was indeed an honor to
be here to listen to the wise words of the Archbishop, to hear his
prayer, his reflection, and to go forth knowing that he is a powerful
force in our country for tolerance and decency,' concluded Sen. Reed.