THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH THE ARMENIAN ARMY

On Saturday morning, October 31st, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presided over the meeting of Religious Council of Central Council of the National General Assembly held in Antelias.

 

His Holiness commenced by briefing the Council on the latest developments in Artsakh War, and on his efforts in advocacy for the international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh and for ceasefire. In turn, the Council expressed solidarity with the Armenian army and welcomed the continuous works of the prelacies of the Catholicosate of Cilicia in this regard.

 

As part of their agenda, the Religious Council extensively discussed matters concerning Christian education, the Armenian Theological Seminary, Bible translation, the three new church music publications, information and communication, ecumenical relations, library, manuscript repository, ancient books department, museum, ACUSA and prelacies. For each issue, appropriate decisions were adopted.

 

In the concluding remarks, His Holiness expressed his commend for the executed works, especially despite the recent challenging period, and called upon the brotherhood to continue giving their best.