HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I PRESIDES OVER THE REINSTATED MID-LENT SUNRISE SERVICE AT ST. NICHAN CATHEDRAL

The Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon joyfully reinstated the cherished tradition of inviting His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to preside over the Mid-Lent sunrise service (Arevakal) at St. Nichan Cathedral on March 6th, 2024.   Members of the Cilician Brotherhood and the...

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A DELEGATION FROM THE ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY VISITS HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On Monday, March 4th, 2024, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received a delegation from the Ethiopian community in Lebanon.   Conveying warm fraternal greetings from the spiritual head of the Ethiopian church, they expressed gratitude for His Holiness’ care and...

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ZAVARIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OF THE ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION PAYS A VISIT TO HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

The Zavarian Students Association (ZSA) of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) marked the beginning of its 120th-anniversary celebrations with a visit to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, seeking his pontifical blessings for their celebratory year, on Saturday,...

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HE MOR CHRYSOSTOMOS MIKHAEL SHAMOUN, ARCHBISHOP OF MOUNT LEBANON AND TRIPOLI VISITED HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On Friday, March 1st, 2024, the newly elected Archbishop of Mount Lebanon and Tripoli of the Syriac Orthodox Church, HE Mor Chrysostomos Mikhael Shamoun, visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, seeking pontifical blessing for his new role.   His Holiness Aram I...

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THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE ARMENIAN RELIEF CROSS OF LEBANON VISITED HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

The Regional Committee of the Armenian Relief Cross of Lebanon (ARCL) and the director of the Araxi Boulghourdjian Socio-Medical Center of the ARCL visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, to receive pontifical blessings for their...

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BEIRUT GOVERNOR AND MAYOR VISIT HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

Beirut Governor Marwan Abboud, and Beirut Mayor Abdallah Darwish, accompanied by Beirut Municipality Council member Aram Malian, visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, on Thursday, February 29th, 2024.   Welcoming the visitors, His Holiness commended the Beirut...

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A DELEGATION FROM THE MADENATARAN IN LEBANON

From February 22nd to 26th, 2024, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I hosted a delegation from the Mesrob Mashdots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Armenia, also known as Madenataran, in Antelias. The delegation, led by Director Ara Khzmalyan, included Deputy Director Vahe...

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FARID EL-KHAZEN VISITS HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On Monday, February 26th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Lebanese ambassador to the Vatican, Dr. Farid el-Khazen.   Dr. el-Khazen updated His Holiness on the ongoing Vatican discussions concerning Lebanon, especially regarding the delayed Lebanese...

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HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I BESTOWS HIS BLESSINGS UPON THE INITIATIVE OF THE CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ARTSAKH’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

Pan-Armenian fundraising for the Center for the Preservation of Artsakh’s cultural heritage was initiated on February 20th, 2024 and will continue until March 23rd, 2024. The center was established in response to Azerbaijan’s occupation of Artsakh and the...

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SEMAS BOURDJ HAMOUD STUDENTS PRESENTED THEIR NATIONAL COMPETITION TRIUMPH TO HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On February 23rd, 2024 a delegation of SEMAS Bourdj Hamoud students visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to seek his blessings for their first-place victory in the SEMAS Lebanon National Competition.   SEMAS, which stands for Soroban Education Mental...

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THE PERMANENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE VISITS HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

The Permanent Christian Conference paid a visit to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024. Their purpose was to seek His Holiness's insights and opinions on their intention to establish ecumenical cooperation among various Lebanese sects....

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FINAL UNCTION AND FUNERAL SERVICE OF V. REV. FR. YEGHISHE MANDJIGIAN

Presided over by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, the final unction and funeral service for V. Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Mandjigian was conducted by HE Arch. Gomidas Ohanian, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, in Antelias.  ...

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