The Catholicosate of Cilicia and the Executive Committee Meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

His Holiness Aram I, a President of the MECC, was unable to attend the recent Executive Committee meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches, so he sent his suggestions to the Committee in writing. Dr. Jean Salmanian, the representative of the Catholicosate, read Catholicos Aram I’s letter to the Committee, in which he strongly…

His Holiness Aram I leaves for Armenia

On Saturday, His Holiness Aram I left for Armenia. During his stay in St. Etchmiadzin, he will take part in two meetings. He will join the meeting of the Executive Group of the 100th Anniversary Commemorations Committee of the Genocide, and, he will co-chair the meeting of the committee dealing with the canonization of the…

PONTIFICAL ENCYCLICAL BY HIS HOLINESS ARAM I DEDICATED TO THE CENTENARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

2015 is not just another year. As the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, it carries a special meaning, a special message and a special purpose. Every Armenian and the entire nation should reflect on the unique significance and special importance of the occasion. The Armenian Genocide has left its permanent scar on the common…

His Holiness Aram I presents his condolences to the President of France, François Hollande

9 January 2015. Yesterday, in his letter of condolence addressed to President François Hollande on behalf of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, His Holiness Aram I condemned the recent terrorist acts in Paris, and stated, “The Armenian Church strongly believes in mutual understanding, respect and tolerance between religions, is committed to justice and to the…