Within the framework of his pontifical visit to Canada, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I met with representatives from Armenian organizations in Montreal at the Pastrmadjian Hall of Sourp Hagop Armenian School.
The main agenda of His Holiness’ pontifical visits is reorganizing and revitalizing the Armenian diaspora as underlined in the Catholicos’ 2023 declaration.
The meeting commenced with the Prelate of Canada H.E. Arch. Papken Tcharian’s remarks. He welcomed the attendees, briefly presented the prelacy’s activities within the 2023 declaration, and underlined the importance of the unity of Armenians. Subsequently, he invited the Catholicos for his speech.
His Holiness expressed his joy in seeing Armenians in Canada actively engaging in the community’s welfare and commended the youth’s active participation in community life. Next, he stated the main challenges faced by Armenians worldwide and exhorted the audience to be realistic in their approach and be able to adapt to the new realities without losing our roots and heritage.
A Q&A session followed.
