On Thursday morning, June 8th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, accompanied by his pontifical delegation consisting of the Prelate of Canada, Prelate of the Western Prelacy in the USA, Co-chair of the Central Council of the Holy See of Cilicia and Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary, led by Canadian police procession, visited the Armenian Community in Niagara Falls.
His Holiness was welcomed at the border by the Prelate of the Eastern prelacy of the USA and the faithful. There, USA police escorted the procession to the Cemetery of Niagara Falls, where a requiem service was conducted for the souls of the deceased members of the local Armenian community.
Subsequently, His Holiness visited the Sourp Hagop Church, where Canonical prayers were conducted, and participated in a luncheon in his honor.
During the luncheon, remarks were made by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Church, the Mayor of Niagara Falls, and the Prelate.
Following an exchange of souvenirs, His Holiness addressed the audience and expressed his joy for the opportunity, recalling his frequent visits to the community as a student studying in New York. He also commended the fact that the Armenian spirit is kept alive in the community.
At the end of the visit, His Holiness headed to Cambridge, Canada.
