THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA, PARTICIPATES IN A STUDY VISIT OF YOUNG PRIESTS OF THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN THE VATICAN

At the invitation of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and with the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, three young priests­: V. Rev. Fr. Ardavazt Sharoyan, V. Rev. Fr. Yeghia Malkhasian, and Fr. Movses Shannakian, participated in the Oriental Orthodox Churches’ study visit to the Vatican on behalf of the Armenian Church, Holy…

A REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY FOR JIRAYR TANELIAN

A remembrance ceremony for Jirayr Tanielian and the launching of the book dedicated to his legacy was held at the Catholicosate of Cilicia, presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. Speakers Prof. Yervant Der Khatchadourian, Dr. Yervant Kassouni, and Garo Hovhanessian honored his memory, chancellor Khatchig Dedeyan made the opening remarks, and His Holiness Catholicos…

THE ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION’S AYF JUNIOR ORGANIZATION IN LEBANON LAUNCHES ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN ANTELIAS

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s AYF Junior Organization in Lebanon, headed by its committee and directors, and accompanied by the ARF Lebanon Central Committee Chair MP Hagop Pakradouni.   The aim of the visit was to receive His Holiness’ blessings and launch the centennial anniversary of the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I FOLLOWS CLOSELY THE UPDATES ON THE AFTERMATH OF THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN SYRIA

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the already devastated areas of Turkey and Syria on Monday, February 20th, 2023, and shook, largely, Antioch, Alexandretta (Hatay), Kessab, Aleppo, and Latakia regions.     This has caused further damage to the Holy Mother of God Church and many houses in Kessab.   His Holiness Catholicos Aram I remains in…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVES THE GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE ISLAMIC CENTER FOR MEDIA AND GUIDANCE

Sheikh Muhammad Salim Al-Lababidi, General Secretary of the Islamic Center for Media and Guidance visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I on February 20th, 2023, and presented the Catholicos with a souvenir plaque as a token of appreciation for Aram I’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause.   His Holiness expressed his appreciation for the gesture and…

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF THE CATHOLICOSATE VISIT HIS HOLINESS ON THE OCCASION OF POON PAREGENTAN

It is customary for the Sunday School students of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, headed by their director, adorned with their “Poon Paregentan: costumes to visit His Holiness Catholicos Aram I on the Eve of the Great Lent.   As such, on February 19th, 2023, following the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness received the children in the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I PAYS A PONTIFICAL VISIT TO SYRIA AMID THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY

On February 16th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I paid a pontifical visit to Aleppo in solidarity with the Armenian Community amid the devastating earthquakes on the border of Syria and Turkey.   The pontifical delegation was welcomed at the entrance of the Holy Mother of God Church by the Heads of the Armenian Orthodox,…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I EXPRESSED HIS COMMENDATION FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES CARRIED OUT IN THE BIRDS’ NEST ORPHANAGE

The Board of Trustees of the Birds’ Nest Orphanage, headed by Director V. Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian, visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, and gave a detailed report on their many programs and activities.   In turn, His Holiness expressed his high commendation for the social services provided in the…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN A GATHERING SHOWING SOLIDARITY WITH SYRIANS

On Friday, February 10th, 2023, a gathering was held in Beirut in solidarity with the Syrian people and called for the urgent lifting of the sanctions imposed on Syria. The event was organized by the National Media Association in Lebanon and Islamic institutions.   In attendance were representatives from religious and political institutions, civil rights…

EARTHQUAKE IN THE MIDDLE EAST – 3

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the news with deep sorrow that the recent earthquake has left a trail of destruction in Al-Yacoubiyah village in Syria, including St. Anna Armenian Church. His Holiness closely follows the situation with the prelate of Aleppo H.G. Bishop Magar Ashkarian, and the lay leaders of the community, who confirmed that…

COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA, AND THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF ARMENIA

Under the patronage and encouragement of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, during the past few years, the Catholicosate of Cilicia and the National Archives of Armenia have embarked on a successful cooperation.. To further the collaboration, a memorandum of understanding and cooperation was signed on Monday, February 6th, 2023, in the Cilicia Library of the Catholicosate.…

THE  ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE THEOLOGICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE CATHOLIC AND ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES

The 19th Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches was held from January 30th until February 5th, 2023, in Cairo. With the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, H.G. Bishop Magar Ashkarian, Prelate of Peria (Syria)­, participated in the meeting on behalf of the Armenian Church,…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I EXTENDS A LETTER OF CONDOLENCES TO THE SYRIAN PRESIDENT FOLLOWING THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN SYRIA

On Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I offered condolences to the President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al Assad, on behalf of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia. The Catholicos conveyed his deep sorrow for the victims of the deadly earthquake and expressed his solidarity with Syria in overcoming the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I FOLLOWS CLOSELY THE UPDATES ON THE AFTERMATH OF THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE IN SYRIA

On Monday, February 6th, 2023, following the devastating earthquake, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I remained in constant contact with the spiritual and lay leadership of the Armenian community in Syria to closely follow the aftermath and updates.   – According to the latest update, the Armenian community in Aleppo has 4 casualties. It also bears…

EARTHQUAKE IN THE MIDDLE EAST

A massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Middle East on February 6th, 2023, with its epicenter in Eastern Turkey. The quake spread out towards the northeast, bringing devastation to central Turkey and Syria. The tremors were also felt in Lebanon, Cyprus, and nearby countries.   His Holiness Catholicos Aram I immediately contacted the spiritual and lay…

CONDOLENCES

The Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, with its Catholicos Aram I and the Cilician Brotherhood expresses its deep sorrow over the huge loss of lives and property caused by the recent earthquake, and affirms its full solidarity with the people.

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE BKERKE MEETING OF SPIRITUALS HEADS AIMED AT DISCUSSING THE DELAYED LEBANESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

A meeting of Lebanese spiritual heads was held in Bkerke on Wednesday evening, February 1st, 2023, to discuss the delayed Lebanese presidential election. This meeting was the result of the discussions which took place between His Holiness Aram I and the His Beatitude Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Rai in Antelias a week before.      …

THE NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE JINISHIAN MEMORIAL PROGRAM VISITED ANTELIAS

On Saturday, January 28th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the newly appointed director of the Jinishian Memorial Program, Ms. Christine Tanielian-Sarkissian, accompanied by the chairperson of the Advisory Committee of the program in Lebanon, Ms. Aline Deirmendjian.   His Holiness blessed and warmly greeted the appointment of Ms. Tanielian-Sarkissian, as well as commended…

THE LEBANESE MARONITE PATRIARCH BECHARA BOUTROS RAI VISITS HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

The head of the Maronite Church His Beatitude Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Rai paid a visit to His Holiness Catholicos Aram to discuss the delayed presidential election in Lebanon.   In attendance at the meeting were H.E. Arch. Shahe Panossian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy in Lebanon, Stepan Der Bedrossian and Krikor Mahseredjian, Co-chairs of the Lay Council…

HIS HOLINESS RECEIVED FATHER ANDRAOS AL ANTHOUNY, PASTOR OF THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH IN LEBANON AND SYRIA, AND THE REPRESENTATIVE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE TAWADROS II

On Thursday, January 19th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received Father Andraos Al Anthouny, Pastor of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Lebanon and Syria, and the representative of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II.   Fr. Andraos conveyed the fraternal greetings of Pope Tawadros and shared about issues pertaining to the Coptic community in the…

LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF “PROCEEDINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF ADANA” IN YEREVAN

On Thursday, January 12th, 2023, the “Matenadaran” Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan, Armenia, held a launching ceremony for “Proceedings of the Executive Council of the Diocese of Adana (starting 2 march 1905, ending 10 April 1915).” a volume jointly published by the Catholicosate of Cilicia and the “Matenadaran.” With the blessing of His…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON

On Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received Vahagn Atabekyan, the Ambassador of the Armenian Republic to Lebanon.   The Ambassador briefed on the situation in Armenia and Artsakh, especially regarding the efforts of ending the Lachin corridor blockade.   In turn, His Holiness communicated his initiatives of establishing contacts with foreign…

A DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE COUNCIL OF SUNNI AND SHIITE RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN ANTELIAS

On Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, a delegation representing the council of Sunni and Shiite religious leaders met with His Holiness Catholicos Aram I.   The delegation expressed solidarity with the Artsakh Armenians and stressed the imperative of ending the Lachin Corridor blockade, on humanitarian grounds. The delegation also expressed their commendation to His Holiness for…

THE BOARD OF KHATCHIG BABIGIAN PUBLICATION FUND CONVENES IN ANTELIAS

On Monday, January 16th, 2023, the board of Khatchig Babigian Publication Fund met in Antelias, presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. In attendance were: Yervant Pamboukian, Prof. Ashod Melkonian, Shahan Kandaharian, Khatchig Dedeyan, and Khatchig Der Ghougasian joined online.     His Holiness Aram I made a general evaluation of the latest publications by…

CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE OPENING SERVICE OF THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY IN LEBANON

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Lebanon commenced on Sunday, January 15th, 2023, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bsalim. With the Blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, H.E. Arch. Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy in Lebanon, and V. Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aprahamian participated in the service.   The…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I APPEALS TO IRAN, ON HUMANITARIAN GROUNDS, TO INTERVENE IN THE REOPENING OF THE LACHIN CORRIDOR

On Monday, January 9th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mujtaba Amani, accompanied by the Deputy Ambassador.   Two pressing issues were discussed during the meeting: the Lebanese Presidential election; and the urgency of reopening the Lachin Corridor.    Regarding the elections, His Holiness and the Ambassador expressed the imperative…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I OFFERS CONDOLENCES FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

In his condolence letter, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I praises the lifelong dedication of the late Emeritus Pope Benedictus XVI and mentions his contribution as one the greatest theologians of the Catholic Church who has played a key role in the formation and development of the theological approaches of the Catholic Church with his clear…

CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS

On the occasion of the New Year and Christmas, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received greeting letters and phone correspondences from state and religious officials.     Among these visits, His Holiness received Arthur Khandjian­­—Deputy Mayor of the Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Serop Ohanian—Director of the Karagheusian Association in Lebanon, accompanied by Janine Tanielian, and the staff…

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI

On Monday, January 2nd, 2023, His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI, the patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church, visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. He was accompanied by Bishop Kevork Assadourian. In attendance was also Arch. Gomidas Ohanian and Arch. Nareg Alemezian.   The meeting was an opportunity to exchange Christmas and New Year’s greetings. They…

THE FAITHFUL RECEIVED THE BLESSING OF THE HOLY RELIC OF ST. STEPHEN THE PROTODEACON AND PROTOMARTYR ON THE OCCASION OF HIS FEAST DAY

Under the auspices of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the feast of St. Stephen the protodeacon and protomartyr was commemorated at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, in Antelias, on Sunday, December 25th, 2022. H.E. Arch. Shahan Sarkissian, director of the Cilicia Library, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and was assisted by the deacons of the Armenian…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I AND THE PRESIDENT OF ARTSAKH HELD A PHONE CONVERSATION

On Wednesday, December 21st, 2022, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and the President of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan, held a phone conversation during which Harutyunyan briefed His Holiness on the unfolding situation in Artsakh due to the Lachin corridor blockade by Azerbaijan and the efforts towards preventing the worsening of the humanitarian crisis.    In turn,…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I ASKS SAUDI ARABIA’S INTERVENTION ON THE LACHIN CORRIDOR BLOCKADE

On Tuesday, December 20th, 2022, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Lebanon Walid bin Abdallah Bukhari visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I.   The Catholicos spoke with the Ambassador about the blockade of the Lachin corridor by Azerbaijan that has caused a precarious humanitarian condition to the indigenous people of Artsakh and asked for the…

GLOBAL APPEAL BY HIS HOLINESS ARAM I, CATHOLICOS OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA ON THE BLOCKADE OF “LACHIN CORRIDOR”

The Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia condemns, in the strongest possible terms, Azerbaijan’s blockade of the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia—the Lachin Corridor.  The Lachin Corridor is a patent lifeline for the Armenians of Artsakh, secured by the Trilateral Statement of 10 November 2020, to provide them unfettered access to and from Armenia. …

THE WESTERN PRELACY OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN THE USA ALLOCATES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS OF THE LEBANESE AND SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITIES

During the World Assembly, convened on December 7-9, 2022, presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, His Grace Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Church in the USA, made the following announcements:   1. In Syria, the Prelacy will sponsor the tuition fees of 100 Armenian students attending the Armenian…

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY DEDICATES ITS SESSIONS TO DISCUSS URGENT MATTERS CONCERNING THE ARMENIAN DIASPORA

The World Assembly dedicated the second day of its three-day plenary meetings to discussing pressing issues pertaining to the Armenian Diaspora. Consequently, reports were presented on the Armenian family, identity, youth, participation of the Diaspora in the strengthening of Armenia and Artsakh, and revitalization of the Diaspora. These presentations were followed by extensive discussions and…

MR. AND MRS. ALECCO AND ANI BEZIKIAN ALLOCATE 200 000 USD TOWARDS THE TUITION FEES OF LEBANESE ARMENIAN STUDENTS ATTENDING ARMENIAN PRELACY SCHOOLS

With a great joy we announce that benefactors Mr. and Mrs. Alecco and Ani Bezikians have generously allocated 200 000 USD towards the tuition fees of students from underprivileged families that attend schools of the Armenian Prelacy.   The Bezikians were invited to attend the World Assembly, but were excused absence, hence, they extended a…

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA CONVENES AT THE CATHOLICOSATE IN ANTELIAS

“The revitalization of the church, preparation of human agency, reiteration of values, reorganization of the diaspora, assisting the Lebanese and Syrian Armenian communities, participating in the strengthening of Armenia and Artsakh should be our immediate priorities” His Holiness Catholicos Aram I   On Wednesday, December 7th, 2022, around 125 delegates from the prelacies of the…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE “LISTENING TO THE EAST” ECUMENICAL CONFERENCE

PRO ORIENTE and the Institute for Ecumenical Studies of the Angelicum organized an international ecumenical conference entitled “Listening to the East” with the purpose of exploring the synodal traditions within the different Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. The conference was held at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), in Rome on November 22-27, 2022.…

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA – DECEMBER 7-9, 2022

Presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the World Assembly of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, will be held on December 7th till 8th, 2022, in Antelias.   The World Assembly is the supreme legislative body of the Church and convenes quadrennially. Delegates­­­, elected by the Diocesan National Representative Assemblies, prelates as ex-officio…

HIS HOLINESS RECEIVES THE NEWLY ELECTED REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIAL DEMOCRAT HUNCHAG PARTY

On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, the newly elected Regional Committee of the Social Democrat Hunchag Party visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to receive the pontifical blessing for their work and mission for the upcoming year.   His Holiness congratulated their election and underlined the imperative of giving new impetus to the internal cooperation of…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION BUREAU

Thursday, November 17th, 2022, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, headed by chairperson Hagop Der Khatchadourian.    During the over one-hour meeting, they discussed matters concerning Armenia and Artsakh and underlined the imperative of overcoming the crisis and strengthening the countries with unity and collaboration.   

THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE ARMENIAN RELIEF CROSS SOCIETY VISITED HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On Wednesday, November 16th, 2022, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Committee (CC) visited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. The ARS, an international humanitarian NGO, and the Holy See of Cilicia have always had close cooperation, especially in the areas of social service, humanitarian and educational aid.   Chair of the ARS CC Nayiri Derderian…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF SECRETARIES OF CHRISTIAN WORLD COMMUNIONS

The Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions held its yearly meeting from November 7th to the 11th, 2022. This was the first meeting to occur in-person since the last gathering in 2019. Participants gathered from around the globe in Vancouver, Canada, and were hosted by the Pentecostal World Fellowship.   The ecumenical officers of…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I OFFERS CONDOLENCES OVER THE PASSING OF ARCHBISHOP CHRYSOSTOMOS II

On Monday, November 7th, 2022, His Holiness Aram I extended a condolence letter to the Holy Synod of the Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Church over the passing of Archbishop Chrysostomos II, head of the church.   In his letter, His Holiness states that the late Archbishop Chrysostomos II has served the church remarkably on every level, and…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Per tradition, the Catholicosate’s Sunday School commences its school year with paying a visit to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to receive his pontifical blessings and exhortations.       As such, on November 6th, 2022, following the Divine Liturgy, the director of the Sunday School Ms. Janine Tanielian led the students and teachers to the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED ECUMENICAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD

On Saturday, November 5th, 2022, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received ecumenical representatives from Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Finland, USA, and Egypt, who had arrived in Lebanon to hold consultations on the Christian presence and witness in the Middle East and to voice their support for the churches of the region through the Middle East Council…

A SERIES OF LECTURES ON ETHICS IN ANTELIAS

Dr. Sarkis Keyhayan, who has arrived from Germany at the invitation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, offers a series of lectures on ethics and philosophical topics for the Armenological students of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, members of the Cilician brotherhood, and seminarians extending from October 31st to November 15th, at the Catholicosate, in Antelias. 

THE NEWLY ELECTED ACUSA COMMITTEE VISITS HIS CATHOLICOS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Monday evening, October 31st, 2022, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the newly-elected Armenian Church University Students’ Association (ACUSA) Committee, accompanied by their spiritual advisor V. Rev. Fr. Zaven Nadjarian, who presented to His Holiness their upcoming activities, including marking the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the ACUSA.   welcoming the committee, His…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATED IN THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX-ANGLICAN INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION’S MEETING

The Oriental Orthodox-Anglican International Commission held its ninth residential meeting from 24th to 29th of October 2022, at The Bethel Centre of the Coptic Orthodox Church, in Braintree, Essex, England, hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of London. V. Rev. Fr. Hrant Tahanian, Ecumenical Officer of the Catholicosate, continued his participation in the commission on…

A MEETING IN EGYPT BETWEEN HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I, HIS HOLINESS PATRIARCH MOR IGNATIUS APHREM II AND HIS HOLINESS POPE TAWADROS II

On October 17th to 19th, 2022, representatives from the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, and the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria convened in the Anba Bishoy Monastery, in Egypt. A fellowship between these three oriental orthodox churches was established in 1996, and since then, the heads of the…

THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY PARTICIPATED IN THE ATIME GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLINE MEETING

On Tuesday, October 11th, 2022, the General Assembly of the Association of Theological Institutes in the Middle East (ATIME) convened online and discussed matters related to adopting a creative approach, the protection of environment, strengthening of inter-church cooperation and ecumenism, among other topics.     V. Rev. Fr. Kevork Karageozian participates in the meeting on…

“UNITY AND PIVOTAL DECISION MAKING SHOULD BE THE FOCUS OF OUR WORK” HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

According to Cilicia TV, quoting the Chancellor’s office of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, the High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan had invited His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to the Global Armenian Summit, a month ago in a phone correspondence, and His Holiness had expressed his concerns and reservations in…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES AT THE “HERITAGE PRESERVATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE 510TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN PRINTING

With the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, H.E. Arch. Shahan Sarkissian, director of the Cilicia Library, participated at the “Heritage Preservation for a Sustainable Future” International Conference, dedicated to the 510th anniversary of Armenian Printing, held at the National Library of Armenia on September 28-29, 2022, in Yerevan, and presented a paper on…

THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OPENS ITS ACADEMIC YEAR ON THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS

With an official ceremony, presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the Armenian Theological Seminary opened its 2022-2023 academic year on Sunday, September 9th, 2022, in the atrium of the Catholicosate, in Antelias.   Hymns and poems were recited and bible passages were read by students during the ceremony, followed by the Dean’s message delivered…

THE SHNORHALI CHOIR WILL MARK THE 850TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF ST. NERSES SHNORHALI (THE GRACIOUS)

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, received the newly elected committee of the Shnorhali Choir of the Catholicosate, headed by the conductor of the choir V. Rev. Fr. Zaven Najarian.   Expressing his filial gratitude, Fr. Zaven briefed His Holiness on the forthcoming agenda of the Shnorhali Choir,…

THE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CAHL – ARMENIAN ELDERLY HOME IN ANTELIAS

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the director of the CAHL – Armenian Elderly Home, accompanied by the Board of Trustees, in Antelias.   The visitors informed His Holiness on the current situation of the institution and elaborated on the challenges they are facing vis-à-vis the existing socio-economic difficulties of the country.   The Catholicos…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATED AT THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES 11TH ASSEMBLY

The World Council of Churches held its 11th General Assembly from August 31st to September 8th 2022, in the German city of Karlsruhe with the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.” The Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia participated with a delegation consisting of twelve members—six clergy: Archbishops Gomidas Ohanian, Sebouh…

WCC, CEC LETTER TO OSCE CHAIRMAN URGES AVOIDING FURTHER ESCALATION IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH

In a letter to H.E. Zbigniew Rau, OSCE chairman-in-office, and minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca and Dr Jørgen Skov Sørensen, general secretary of the Conference of European Churches, jointly appeal for urgent action by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe…