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PRESS RELEASE
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 met with the Ambassadors of
Armenia and Lebanon in Vatican
During his visit to the Vatican, His Holiness Aram I also met with the
ambassadors of Armenia and Lebanon.
After these meetings the Lebanese ambassador General George khoury
stressed the particular importance of His Holiness' visit to the Vatican,
for the Middle East in general and Lebanon in particular. He reminded that
Pope Francis has always showed his support for the Christians in the Middle
East. His Holiness in his turn emphasized the importance of unity and peace
in Lebanon as well as electing a president for the Lebanese republic as soon
as possible.
During his meeting with the Armenian ambassador Michael Minassian, His
Holiness mentioned that being in the Armenian embassy it feels like being on
an Armenian land. The Catholicos highlighted the important role of the
Armenian ambassadors around the word, in relaying the recognition and
reparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Meeting of His Holiness with Vatican's Secretary State and President of
Eastern Catholic Churches
Within the scope of his official visit to the Vatican, His Holiness met
with Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolini. They discussed issue
related to the Middle East as well as major concerns and challenges facing
the Christian communities. The Armenian Genocide was also discussed and His
Holiness appreciated the support of the Vatican.
On the other hand, Cardinal Parolini expressed his concerns regarding the
actual situation of Christians in the Middle East. He also reminded that the
Vatican continues its support of the Armenian cause.
Afterwards, His Holiness met with the President of the Eastern Catholic
Churches Department Cardinal Sandrini. The issue of Middle East was brought
up and they stressed on the importance of collaboration between the
churches.
His Holiness Aram I expresses his concern to the Syrian authorities
regarding the recent bombardment of Armenian neighbourhoods
Antelias . 7 June 2014. While visiting Pope Francis I in Rome, Catholicos
Aram I received a report from Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, prelate of the
Armenian Diocese of Peria (Syria), on the aggression against Armenians in
the Nor Kyugh neighbourhood of Aleppo. According to the report, Armenian
Churches, schools and residences are being bombarded in the densely
populated neighbourhood. These attacks have resulted in many persons being
injured and killed. In an attempt to stop the bombardments, His Holiness
contacted the Syrian authorities and the opposition leaders through third
parties. During his private meeting with Pope Francis I, the Catholicos also
asked the Pope to mediate.
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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 met with the Ambassadors of
Armenia and Lebanon in Vatican
During his visit to the Vatican, His Holiness Aram I also met with the
ambassadors of Armenia and Lebanon.
After these meetings the Lebanese ambassador General George khoury
stressed the particular importance of His Holiness' visit to the Vatican,
for the Middle East in general and Lebanon in particular. He reminded that
Pope Francis has always showed his support for the Christians in the Middle
East. His Holiness in his turn emphasized the importance of unity and peace
in Lebanon as well as electing a president for the Lebanese republic as soon
as possible.
During his meeting with the Armenian ambassador Michael Minassian, His
Holiness mentioned that being in the Armenian embassy it feels like being on
an Armenian land. The Catholicos highlighted the important role of the
Armenian ambassadors around the word, in relaying the recognition and
reparation of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Meeting of His Holiness with Vatican's Secretary State and President of
Eastern Catholic Churches
Within the scope of his official visit to the Vatican, His Holiness met
with Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Parolini. They discussed issue
related to the Middle East as well as major concerns and challenges facing
the Christian communities. The Armenian Genocide was also discussed and His
Holiness appreciated the support of the Vatican.
On the other hand, Cardinal Parolini expressed his concerns regarding the
actual situation of Christians in the Middle East. He also reminded that the
Vatican continues its support of the Armenian cause.
Afterwards, His Holiness met with the President of the Eastern Catholic
Churches Department Cardinal Sandrini. The issue of Middle East was brought
up and they stressed on the importance of collaboration between the
churches.
His Holiness Aram I expresses his concern to the Syrian authorities
regarding the recent bombardment of Armenian neighbourhoods
Antelias . 7 June 2014. While visiting Pope Francis I in Rome, Catholicos
Aram I received a report from Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, prelate of the
Armenian Diocese of Peria (Syria), on the aggression against Armenians in
the Nor Kyugh neighbourhood of Aleppo. According to the report, Armenian
Churches, schools and residences are being bombarded in the densely
populated neighbourhood. These attacks have resulted in many persons being
injured and killed. In an attempt to stop the bombardments, His Holiness
contacted the Syrian authorities and the opposition leaders through third
parties. During his private meeting with Pope Francis I, the Catholicos also
asked the Pope to mediate.
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