On May 31st, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, accompanied by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian and the co-chair of the Central Council of the Catholicosate Mr. Kirkor Mahseredjian, arrived in Canada for a pontifical visit.
His Holiness was officially received at the airport by the Prelate of Canada H.E. Arch. Papken Tcharian, H.E. Arch. Souren Kataroyan, the Consul General of Lebanon to Canada Mr. Antoine Eid, clergy of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, member of the Central Council Dr. Jirayr Basmadjian, members of the Religious and Lay Councils of the prelacy, members of the organizing committee and board trustees.
During his pontifical visit to Canada from June 1 to 15, His Holiness will meet with the faithful, community representatives, ecumenical leaders, and officials.
