His Holiness Aram I participates in the Spiritual Summit at the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerke

4 April 2016. On Monday morning, His Holiness Aram I, accompanied by Very Rev Housig Mardirossian, the Ecumenical Officer, took part in the Spiritual Summit organized by Patriarch Al Rai in Bkerke.

 

At the end of the meeting, the Patriarchs made a statement, to which Catholicos Aram I contributed, expressing their concern for the Christian presence in the region and the problem of refugees. The statement addressed three urgent issues: presidential elections in Lebanon, creation of an atmosphere for Christians and Muslims living together, and establishing peace in the Middle East.

 

At the end of the meeting the Patriarchs attended lunch at the invitation of Patriarch Al Rai, who was celebrating the fifth anniversary of his election.