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Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
His Holiness Aram I meets representatives of countries and institutions at
the European Union (EU) in Brussels
Antelias - On the occasion of his presence in Brussels to address the 3rd
Conference of the Armenian Genocide Committees in Europe, Catholicos Aram I
of Cilicia had the opportunity to meet the representatives of countries and
institutions at the EU during formal dinners.
At a luncheon offered by the Ambassador of Lebanon to Belgium, the
Catholicos met representatives of the Lebanese community in Brussels,
representatives of the Vatican and others. The Catholicos thanked the
Ambassador for the invitation and his welcoming speech, where he emphasized
the contribution of Lebanese Armenians to Lebanon and the peaceful
co-existence of its people. His Holiness spoke of the important role Lebanon
has played and continues to play as the bridge between the East and the
West.
Catholicos Aram I met representatives of different countries at a dinner
offered by the Ambassador of Armenia to the European Union in honor of His
Holiness and Pako Sahakian, President of Karabagh. Catholicos Aram I met
representatives of different countries. During the formal speeches, both the
Catholicos and the President of Karabagh addressed the issue of the Armenian
Genocide, its recognition by Turkey and obligations for reparations. Both
speakers assured the audience that Armenians, whether in Armenia, the
Diaspora or Karabagh would express their demand for justice with one voice.
Before leaving for the airport, His Holiness Aram I and the President of
Karabagh laid a wreath on the monument of the Martyrs of the Armenian
Genocide in Brussels. The Ambassadors of Lebanon and Armenia accompanied His
Holiness to the airport.
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Photos: http://armenianorthodoxchurch.org/gallery-2
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ArmenianOrthodoxChurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
His Holiness Aram I meets representatives of countries and institutions at
the European Union (EU) in Brussels
Antelias - On the occasion of his presence in Brussels to address the 3rd
Conference of the Armenian Genocide Committees in Europe, Catholicos Aram I
of Cilicia had the opportunity to meet the representatives of countries and
institutions at the EU during formal dinners.
At a luncheon offered by the Ambassador of Lebanon to Belgium, the
Catholicos met representatives of the Lebanese community in Brussels,
representatives of the Vatican and others. The Catholicos thanked the
Ambassador for the invitation and his welcoming speech, where he emphasized
the contribution of Lebanese Armenians to Lebanon and the peaceful
co-existence of its people. His Holiness spoke of the important role Lebanon
has played and continues to play as the bridge between the East and the
West.
Catholicos Aram I met representatives of different countries at a dinner
offered by the Ambassador of Armenia to the European Union in honor of His
Holiness and Pako Sahakian, President of Karabagh. Catholicos Aram I met
representatives of different countries. During the formal speeches, both the
Catholicos and the President of Karabagh addressed the issue of the Armenian
Genocide, its recognition by Turkey and obligations for reparations. Both
speakers assured the audience that Armenians, whether in Armenia, the
Diaspora or Karabagh would express their demand for justice with one voice.
Before leaving for the airport, His Holiness Aram I and the President of
Karabagh laid a wreath on the monument of the Martyrs of the Armenian
Genocide in Brussels. The Ambassadors of Lebanon and Armenia accompanied His
Holiness to the airport.
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Photos: http://armenianorthodoxchurch.org/gallery-2