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ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO VATICAN HOSTS OFFICIAL DINNER IN HONOR OF CATHOLICOS
12:10 â~@¢ 09.05.14
Armenian Ambassador to Vatican Mikael Minasyan on Wednesday hosted
an official dinner in honor of Catholicos Garegin II.
The ceremony began with the patriarch's prayer. Ambassador Minasyan
later greeted the guests, highlighting the importance of the friendly
visit.
"For Christians, especially those in the Middle East, friendly
inter-church gestures are a message to the entire world at this
difficult moment. The Armenian church, together with the community,
is scatted around the world, the geography being reflected in the
person of the ambassadors attending [the ceremony] this evening. So
I extend my deep respect to them," said the diplomat.
At the end of the warm reception, the patriarch delivered his
blessings to the guests. He said the Armenian communities, scattered
in most different corners of the world in the wake of the early 20th
century Genocide in the Ottoman Empire, today serve as bridges between
different countries and peoples.
Addressing the Armenian Genocide centennial, the catholicos said
that the international recognition of the 20th century's first major
atrocity against the mankind is important for not only re-establishing
historical justice for the Armenians but also ensuring enduring peace
and preventing heinous crimes against humanity in future.
"The 100th anniversary is a challenge to nations and states to
condemn the Armenian Genocide and step up common efforts for the
sake of establishing justice and peace around the world," he said,
thanking all the countries, international organizations and sister
churches which have recognized and condemned the Armenian Genocide.
He called upon the ambassadors to further develop and strengthen
inter-state relations and the brotherly love and cooperation between
nations to promote solidarity and kind relations.
Armenian News - Tert.am
12:10 â~@¢ 09.05.14
Armenian Ambassador to Vatican Mikael Minasyan on Wednesday hosted
an official dinner in honor of Catholicos Garegin II.
The ceremony began with the patriarch's prayer. Ambassador Minasyan
later greeted the guests, highlighting the importance of the friendly
visit.
"For Christians, especially those in the Middle East, friendly
inter-church gestures are a message to the entire world at this
difficult moment. The Armenian church, together with the community,
is scatted around the world, the geography being reflected in the
person of the ambassadors attending [the ceremony] this evening. So
I extend my deep respect to them," said the diplomat.
At the end of the warm reception, the patriarch delivered his
blessings to the guests. He said the Armenian communities, scattered
in most different corners of the world in the wake of the early 20th
century Genocide in the Ottoman Empire, today serve as bridges between
different countries and peoples.
Addressing the Armenian Genocide centennial, the catholicos said
that the international recognition of the 20th century's first major
atrocity against the mankind is important for not only re-establishing
historical justice for the Armenians but also ensuring enduring peace
and preventing heinous crimes against humanity in future.
"The 100th anniversary is a challenge to nations and states to
condemn the Armenian Genocide and step up common efforts for the
sake of establishing justice and peace around the world," he said,
thanking all the countries, international organizations and sister
churches which have recognized and condemned the Armenian Genocide.
He called upon the ambassadors to further develop and strengthen
inter-state relations and the brotherly love and cooperation between
nations to promote solidarity and kind relations.
Armenian News - Tert.am