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PRESS THE DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH OF FRANCE
RELIGION
Translated from French
The Assembly of the Diocese of France of the Armenian Apostolic Church
(ADD) Delegates met in special session Saturday, October 19, 2013
in the parish hall of the Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator in
Marseille Beaumont.
When this Assembly, delegates discussed the conditions and consequences
of the resignation of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN its function Primate
of the Diocese as of 1 November 2013. The following resolutions
were adopted:
~U The ADD, wishes to express its rejection of the resignation of
the Primate, Archbishop Norvan ZAKARIAN and deep sadness of not being
able to see that the finality of it.
~U The ADD deeply regrets the circumstances that led to the resignation
of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN. Referring to the Christian spirit, ADD
invites SS Karekin II and Archbishop Norvan ZAKARIAN to start a
dialogue in order to achieve a short term reconciliation desired by
all, and for which the Diocese of France wants to contribute with
all his strength .
~U The ADD expresses the wish that the faithful continue to benefit
from the presence of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN within the community in
France and is committed to making him the honors he deserves for the
quality of his priesthood and his dedication the service of our Holy
Church and the Holy See of Etchmiadzin.
~U The ADD, takes note of the election by the Diocesan Council
(pursuant to art. 17 b) 8) of the statutes) of Father Mesrob Parsamyan,
Vicar of the southern region, as Locum Tenens of the Diocese from
November 1, 2013, until the inauguration of the new Primate. The
ADD, informed of the procedure for the election of the new Primate,
asked the Diocesan Council to organize meetings between the three
candidates who will be selected in accordance with art. 18 a) 2))
of the statutes and the members of the ADD, and as far as possible
with the faithful, in order to enable them to develop their opinion
and vote of conscience.
~U The ADD decides to meet November 16, 2013 at 10am in Paris and
asked the CD to submit a nomination of candidates, a provisional
program of meetings with them, and proposed dates for the election
of the new Primate.
~U The ADD, expresses the wish that the new Primate, continue
the task initiated by Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN continues to improve
the organization of the diocese in connection with religious and
lay delegates, or listening to the faithful of our Church, and is
unifying for our church today rich in its diversity, continues his
work that combines faith and nation, while confirming its place in
the ecumenical dialogue in France.
Paris, October 20, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Ara © armenews.com
http://www.armenews.com/article.php3?id_article=94132
RELIGION
Translated from French
The Assembly of the Diocese of France of the Armenian Apostolic Church
(ADD) Delegates met in special session Saturday, October 19, 2013
in the parish hall of the Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator in
Marseille Beaumont.
When this Assembly, delegates discussed the conditions and consequences
of the resignation of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN its function Primate
of the Diocese as of 1 November 2013. The following resolutions
were adopted:
~U The ADD, wishes to express its rejection of the resignation of
the Primate, Archbishop Norvan ZAKARIAN and deep sadness of not being
able to see that the finality of it.
~U The ADD deeply regrets the circumstances that led to the resignation
of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN. Referring to the Christian spirit, ADD
invites SS Karekin II and Archbishop Norvan ZAKARIAN to start a
dialogue in order to achieve a short term reconciliation desired by
all, and for which the Diocese of France wants to contribute with
all his strength .
~U The ADD expresses the wish that the faithful continue to benefit
from the presence of Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN within the community in
France and is committed to making him the honors he deserves for the
quality of his priesthood and his dedication the service of our Holy
Church and the Holy See of Etchmiadzin.
~U The ADD, takes note of the election by the Diocesan Council
(pursuant to art. 17 b) 8) of the statutes) of Father Mesrob Parsamyan,
Vicar of the southern region, as Locum Tenens of the Diocese from
November 1, 2013, until the inauguration of the new Primate. The
ADD, informed of the procedure for the election of the new Primate,
asked the Diocesan Council to organize meetings between the three
candidates who will be selected in accordance with art. 18 a) 2))
of the statutes and the members of the ADD, and as far as possible
with the faithful, in order to enable them to develop their opinion
and vote of conscience.
~U The ADD decides to meet November 16, 2013 at 10am in Paris and
asked the CD to submit a nomination of candidates, a provisional
program of meetings with them, and proposed dates for the election
of the new Primate.
~U The ADD, expresses the wish that the new Primate, continue
the task initiated by Bishop Norvan ZAKARIAN continues to improve
the organization of the diocese in connection with religious and
lay delegates, or listening to the faithful of our Church, and is
unifying for our church today rich in its diversity, continues his
work that combines faith and nation, while confirming its place in
the ecumenical dialogue in France.
Paris, October 20, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Ara © armenews.com
http://www.armenews.com/article.php3?id_article=94132