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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
`Armenians should remain faithfull to the four highest legacies of our
people: The Church, the Nation, the Culture and demanding justice to the
memories of the Genocide victims'
His Holiness Aram I
Antelias - 23 October 2014. The three day conference concluded with the
celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Holy Saviour Monastery, in
New Julfa, in the presence of His Holiness Aram I and the Prime Minister
of Armenia accompanied by seven Government Ministers.
The programme began with the welcome and historical presentation of Mr.
Noel Minassian, President of the Diocesan Council, followed by the
speech of Prime Minister Hovig Abrahamian, who thanked the Armenians of
New Julfa for having kept their language and culture over 400 years. The
Prelate, Bishop Papken Charian in his address assured the audience of
the commitment of the community to keep alive the historical heritage of
its ancestors.
In his closing message His Holiness Aram I said that nations are
enriched and sustained through their inherited legacies: the Church, the
Nation, the Culture and demanding justice to the memories of the
Genocide victims. He then elaborated on the theme of the Armenian
Genocide and said that irrespective of the circumstances and the time,
we shall continue to demand justice for our martyrs. He then added that
there were two different approaches, one that of the Armenia as
government and two the diaspora. While approaches differ, the goals
should remain the same because we owe justice to our martyrs.
On the same evening, His Holiness and the Prime Minister were the guest
for dinner of the Governor of Isfahan.
His Holiness Aram I Inaugurates the Conference Dedicated to the 400
Years of Armenian Presence in New Julfa (Iran)
Antelias - 21 October 2014. The conference dedicated to the 400 years
of Armenian presence in New Julfa began at the Ararat Community Hall, in
the presence of the Governor and Vice Governor of Isfahan, the Head of
Religious Affairs, the President of Isfahan University and Professors of
Yerevan University (Armenia).
In his opening message, His Holiness Aram I congratulated the organisers
for the timely event on the theme, " New Julfa, the Symbol of
Conviviality among the Three Monotheistic Religions."
Addressing the presence of Armenians in New Julfa, the Catholicos spoke
of the rich experience of Armenians, which he said has been well
documented in the literature. He added, however, that more scientific
research should be encouraged in order to highlight the mutually
enriching experience of the two people. Referring to the theme of the
conference, His Holiness added, "the historical experience of the three
Monotheistic religions should now move from coexisting together to
working together."
The opening message of Catholicos Aram I was followed by the greetings
of the guests and thematic lectures. The morning session concluded with
a lunch at which the Prime Minister of Armenia Hovig Aprahamian joined
His Holiness and all the guests.
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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
`Armenians should remain faithfull to the four highest legacies of our
people: The Church, the Nation, the Culture and demanding justice to the
memories of the Genocide victims'
His Holiness Aram I
Antelias - 23 October 2014. The three day conference concluded with the
celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Holy Saviour Monastery, in
New Julfa, in the presence of His Holiness Aram I and the Prime Minister
of Armenia accompanied by seven Government Ministers.
The programme began with the welcome and historical presentation of Mr.
Noel Minassian, President of the Diocesan Council, followed by the
speech of Prime Minister Hovig Abrahamian, who thanked the Armenians of
New Julfa for having kept their language and culture over 400 years. The
Prelate, Bishop Papken Charian in his address assured the audience of
the commitment of the community to keep alive the historical heritage of
its ancestors.
In his closing message His Holiness Aram I said that nations are
enriched and sustained through their inherited legacies: the Church, the
Nation, the Culture and demanding justice to the memories of the
Genocide victims. He then elaborated on the theme of the Armenian
Genocide and said that irrespective of the circumstances and the time,
we shall continue to demand justice for our martyrs. He then added that
there were two different approaches, one that of the Armenia as
government and two the diaspora. While approaches differ, the goals
should remain the same because we owe justice to our martyrs.
On the same evening, His Holiness and the Prime Minister were the guest
for dinner of the Governor of Isfahan.
His Holiness Aram I Inaugurates the Conference Dedicated to the 400
Years of Armenian Presence in New Julfa (Iran)
Antelias - 21 October 2014. The conference dedicated to the 400 years
of Armenian presence in New Julfa began at the Ararat Community Hall, in
the presence of the Governor and Vice Governor of Isfahan, the Head of
Religious Affairs, the President of Isfahan University and Professors of
Yerevan University (Armenia).
In his opening message, His Holiness Aram I congratulated the organisers
for the timely event on the theme, " New Julfa, the Symbol of
Conviviality among the Three Monotheistic Religions."
Addressing the presence of Armenians in New Julfa, the Catholicos spoke
of the rich experience of Armenians, which he said has been well
documented in the literature. He added, however, that more scientific
research should be encouraged in order to highlight the mutually
enriching experience of the two people. Referring to the theme of the
conference, His Holiness added, "the historical experience of the three
Monotheistic religions should now move from coexisting together to
working together."
The opening message of Catholicos Aram I was followed by the greetings
of the guests and thematic lectures. The morning session concluded with
a lunch at which the Prime Minister of Armenia Hovig Aprahamian joined
His Holiness and all the guests.
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http://armenianorthodoxchurch.org/gallery-2