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HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I APPEALS TO REJECT THE DOCUMENT SIGNED BY ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN, AND TO REFRAIN FROM ALL ACTIONS THAT CAN LEAD TO INTERNAL COMMOTION

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 15, 2020

In his recent pontifical address, His Holiness Aram I appealed to the Armenian people to “refuse the document signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan through the mediation of Russia, which clearly goes beyond a ceasefire agreement, and is full of uncertainties and ambiguities, as well as fraught with dangerous ramifications, and repercussions.” After exalting…

A MEETING WITH THE CILICIAN BROTHERHOOD

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 13, 2020

On Friday, November 13th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presided over the Cilician brotherhood meeting, held at the Main Hall of the Catholicosate, where he briefed the situation in Artsakh and his thoughts on the matter, which he will publicly announce in the coming days.

A PHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ARMEN SARKISSIAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 13, 2020

On Friday, November 13th, 2020, a phone conversation was held between His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and the President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who suggested to His Holiness to declare Sunday, November 22nd, Remembrance Day for the fallen heroes in defense of the Motherland and to hold a memorial service for their souls in all…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE HOMENETMEN CENTRAL COMMITTEE AND THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF THE ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 5, 2020

On Thursday, November 5th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Homenetmen Central Committee accompanied by Arthur Khandjian, Deputy Mayor of the Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. At the initiative of the Deputy Mayor, a program to aid the Lebanese Armenians effected by the Beirut Blast with food and clothing had been implemented, and Arthur Khandjian…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I HAD A MEETING WITH HIS EMINENCE JOSEPH SPITERI THE APOSTOLIC NONCE IN LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 4, 2020

This evening, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I met H.E. Joseph Spiteri and exposed to him the conflict of the Republic of Artsakh in its historical and political context. Speaking about the aggression of Azerbaijan against the peaceful population of Artsakh, His Holiness stressed the political-military support of Turkey to Azerbaijan, pointing out its far…

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

Catholicosate NewsBy admin November 2, 2020

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 CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ANGLICAN–ORIENTAL ORTHODOX INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION MEETING

Catholicosate News, Ecumenical & Inter-Religious RelationsBy admin October 29, 2020

The Anglican–Oriental Orthodox International Commission held a virtual meeting on October 27th, 2020, in lieu of its yearly gathering, due to the Coronavirus. V. Rev. Fr. Hrant Tahanian, Ecumenical Officer of the Catholicosate, and V. Rev. Fr. Zareh Sarkissian, director of the Christian Education department, participated in the meeting on behalf of the Catholicosate of…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF SECRETARIES OF WORLD CHRISTIAN COMMUNIONS

Catholicosate News, Ecumenical & Inter-Religious RelationsBy admin October 29, 2020

The annual Conference of Secretaries of World Christian Communions held a virtual meeting on October 20th to the 22nd, 2020, in lieu of its yearly gathering, due to the Coronavirus. V. Rev. Fr. Hrant Tahanian, Ecumenical Officer of the Catholicosate, participated on behalf of the Catholicosate of Cilicia. Our church’s report was offered to the…

THE ONLY PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE ARTSAKH ISSUE IS THE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH” ARAM A. CATHOLICOS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 28, 2020

On Wednesday, October 28th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received a delegation from the Lebanese Forces (LF) party composed of members of the Lebanese Parliament and former ministers. The aim of the visit was to express the solidarity of the LF party and its leader Samir Geagea to the Armenian people in the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVES THE HAMAZKAYIN CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 26, 2020

On Saturday, October 24th, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Hamazkayin Central Committee headed by Dr. Meguerditch Meguerditchian. During the meeting, they discussed the activities of the Hamazkayin Cultural and Educational Society through its worldwide branches and the challenges they are facing, especially with relation to the existing situation due to the pandemic.…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RATIFIED THE ELECTION OF THE NEW PRELATE OF THE WESTERN PRELACY OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN THE USA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 22, 2020

On Monday, October 19th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I ratified the election of HG Bishop Torkom Donoyan as the prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Church in the USA in a Pontifical letter directed to the Diocesan National Representative Assembly and wished the newly elected prelate success in fulfilling the mission entrusted…

NATIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE FOR HRAYR SOGHOMONIAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 17, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20th, 2020, a national funeral service will be held for the chair of the National General Assembly of the Catholicosate of Cilicia and national benefactor, at the Catholicosate of Cilicia. Due to the coronavirus, condolences will be received via phone on + 961 3 51 30 61 and + 971 50…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA TO LEBANON HE MR. VAHAGN ATABEKYAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 16, 2020

On Friday, October 16th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received the Ambassador of the Armenian Republic to Lebanon HE Mr. Vahagn Atabekyan. The two discussed the situation in Artsakh amid the ongoing Azeri-Turkish aggression on the Republic of Artsakh, despite the established ceasefire, for the second time, as well as the position of the International…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I HONORS THE LATE HAROUTIOUN SAMUELIAN WITH THE “KNIGHT OF CILICIA” INSIGNIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 16, 2020

On Friday, October 16th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I honors the late Haroutioun Samuelian with the “Knight of Cilicia” Insignia. Samuelian has served as the vice-governor of the Central Bank of Lebanon for many years and has been an active member of the Lebanese Armenian Community.

A SOLEMN DIVINE LITURGY ON THE OCCASION OF THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS AND THE OPENING OF THE 90TH ACADEMIC YEAR OF THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Catholicosate News, SeminaryBy admin October 11, 2020

On Sunday, October 11th, 2020, on the occasion of the Feast of the Holy Translators, the opening of the 90th academic year of the Armenian Theological Seminary took place with a Divine Liturgy, which was presided by His Holiness Aram I and celebrated by the newly appointed Dean of the Seminary His Grace Bishop Meghrig…

NATIONAL BENEFACTOR HRAYR SOGHOMONIAN PASSES AWAY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 6, 2020

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the National General Assembly of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, the Religious and the Lay Councils of the Assembly, and the Cilician brotherhood mourn the passing of the Chair of the National General Assembly, member of the Finance Body of the Assembly, and the former Chair of the Chuch Councils in…

PRAYERS IN SOLIDARITY OF ARTSAKH IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin October 4, 2020

On October 4th, 2020, during the Sunday Divine Liturgy celebrated at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I offered prayers for Artsakh and the Armenian Army, who are fighting for their God-given right to live freely and independently on the frontlines of their homeland, and presided over the requiem service…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES OVER THE DEATH OF THE EMIR OF KUWAIT SHEIKH SABAH AL-AHMAD AL-JABER AL-SABAH

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 30, 2020

His Holiness Aram I sent letters of condolences to the family of the deceased Emir and the Prime Minister of Kuwait, on behalf of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, and personally, over the death of the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In his letter, Aram I talks about the important role played…

“STRENGTHENING OF THE ARMENIAN ARMY AND ARTSAKH IS THE OBLIGATION OF EVERY ARMENIAN” STATED HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 29, 2020

In an appeal calling Armenians worldwide to unite against Azerbaijani aggression, His Holiness Aram I stated that the recent attacks on the Armenian homeland, on Artsakh in particular, urges Armenians to show active solidarity to the Armenian army. His Holiness Aram I said that he is in constant contact with the state officials of…

WE SUPPORT ARMENIA AND THE ARMENIAN ARMY STATED HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 27, 2020

His Holiness Aram I established contact with Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and expressed his solidarity to the Armenian Army amid the Azerbaijani aggression on the border of Republic of Artsakh. His Holiness then called upon the Armenians around the world to show solidarity to the homeland and its Army reminding that the whole nation…

HIS HOLINESS HOLDS ONLINE MEETINGS WITH THE CILICIAN BROTHERHOOD SERVING ABROAD

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 25, 2020

In the recent days, His Holiness Aram I conducted online meetings with the Cilician brothers serving in our prelacies and pursuing their education abroad to learn about their progress in their mission and studies, and to give them his paternal blessings and guidance.

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I VISITS THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ORPHANS’ “ARAM BEZIKIAN” MUSEUM

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 23, 2020

Throughout the year, His Holiness Aram I pays frequent visits to the Armenian Genocide Orphans’ “Aram Bezikian” Museum in Byblos to be updated about the Museum’s activities, and during his last visit, Aram I was contented to learn that despite the situation caused by the pandemic, many were visiting the museum. At the…

PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING OF ARMENIA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 29TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 20, 2020

On Sunday, September 20th, His Holiness Aram I presided over the Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, and conducted Prayers of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia and the blessing of the Armenian flag in front of the Independence Monument. In attendance were the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia in Lebanon…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED THE ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 16, 2020

On Wednesday, September 16th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan, in Bikfaya. They discussed the recent situation in Lebanon and issues pertaining to the visit of the Foreign Minister of Armenia to Lebanon.

THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS AT THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 13, 2020

The last of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church and the second of the four feasts of the Cross, The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, was solemnly celebrated on Sunday, September 13th, 2020, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias. The Divine Liturgy was presided by His Holiness Aram…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HAYASTAN ALL ARMENIAN FUND

Catholicosate NewsBy admin September 9, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the Executive Director of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Mr. Haykak Arshamyan, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Lebanon H.E. Vahagn Atabekyan. They discussed the humanitarian aid supplied from the Republic of Armenian to Lebanon and especially to the Armenian community…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I MEETS WITH THE SEMINARY STUDENTS FOR A PATERNAL MESSAGE

Catholicosate News, SeminaryBy admin September 7, 2020

On September 7th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I paid a visit to the Armenian Theological Seminary, and addressed the students with his paternal message, where he reemphasized the mission of the Seminary which, besides education, includes formation of persons dedicated to serving God and the people. He stated that the Seminary graduates are fully equipped…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVES THE AMBASSADOR OF LEBANON TO VATICAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 27, 2020

On August 28th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received the Ambassador of Lebanon to Vatican Dr. Farid Elias Al-Khazen. They talked about the current economic, social and political situation in Lebanon and Vatican’s approach and role in this regard.

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I APPOINTS HG BISHOP MEGHRIG PARIKIAN AS THE DEAN OF THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 26, 2020

On August 26th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I assigned HG Bishop Meghrig Parikian as the Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary. By the ordinance of the Catholicos, V. Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, who served as the Dean for the past four years, will be departing on a new mission on a diocesan level. Bishop…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I REITERATES THE FULL SOLIDARITY OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA TO THE SYRIAN ARMENIAN COMMUNITY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 26, 2020

A phone conversation was held between His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and the Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Aleppo Bishop Massis Zoboyan, during which the Catholicos inquired about the situation of the Aleppo Armenians and reaffirmed the solidarity of the Catholicosate of Cilicia to the Syrian Armenian community. His Holiness was content to…

THE DEPARTMENTS OF MANUSCRIPT AND ANCIENT BOOKS ARE IN REORGANIZATION

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 26, 2020

By the ordinance of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, HE Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian initiated the reorganization of the departments of Manuscripts and Ancient Books of the Library of the Catholicosate of Cilicia. On Tuesday, August 18th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I visited the library for a briefing on the process, and commended the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE REPRESENTATIVE OF PATRIARCH KIRILL OF THE RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 17, 2020

On Monday, August 17th, 2020, the representative of Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church visited His Holiness Aram I in St. Mary Monastery in Bikfaya. He transmitted the greetings of the Patriarch, as well as extended a letter of condolence on the occasion of the Beirut Blast. In the letter, Patriarch Kirill also…

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD AT THE CATHOLICOSATE

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 16, 2020

On Sunday, August 16th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presided over a solemn Divine Liturgy, which was celebrated by Bishop Magar Ashkarian, on the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias. At the end of the Liturgy, His Holiness…

DONATIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE LEBANESE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 15, 2020

As recently announced, the Catholicosate of Cilicia has initiated a fundraising campaign, dedicated to the restoration of the Lebanese Armenian community. His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has appealed for all donations to be made to a special account opened for this purpose in Geneva. The collected funds will be transferred to the Lebanese Armenian Rehabilitation…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVES THE EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE TEKEYAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDERS’ BODY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 15, 2020

On Saturday, August 15th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received the visit of the Executive Members of the Tekeyan Cultural Association Founders’ Body composed of Ani Latchinian-Magarian and Dr. Hovig Vartanian, headed by the chairperson Hagop Kassardjian. They discussed the activities and future projects of the Association, as well as the concerns that the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I IS CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE SITUATION IN THE ALEPPO ARMENIAN COMMUNITY REGARDING THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 14, 2020

An increase in coronavirus cases have been recorded in Aleppo, including the Aleppo Armenian community. In this regard, His Holiness Aram I is closely following the situation, and held phone conversations with Bishop Masis Zoboyan, Prelate of Armenian Prelacy of Aleppo, and responsible bodies in the Armenian community. Addressing the needs of the community,…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I HIGHLY COMMENDS THE HUMANITARIAN AID SENT FROM THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA TO LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 12, 2020

On Wednesday, August 12th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and PM of Armenia Mr. Nikol Pashinyan conducted a phone conversation, where the Catholicos highly commended the humanitarian aid sent to Lebanon over three consecutive days. On the evening of the same day, the ambassador of Armenia Mr. Vahagn Atapekyan visited His Holiness…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I VISITS THE ARMENIAN CHURCHES IN BEIRUT AND THE SUBURBS DAMAGED DUE TO THE BEIRUT EXPLOSION

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 11, 2020

On Tuesday morning, August 11th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I visited the Armenian churches in Beirut and the suburbs to closely inspect the damages. He was accompanied by the prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon, members of the Diocesan Council of Lebanon and Cilician brothers. Upon his visit, Aram I encouraged the Armenian…

THE LEBANESE ARMENIAN REHABILITATION COMMISSION WAS CREATED

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 10, 2020

In response to the Beirut explosion on August 4th, the Lebanese Armenian Rehabilitation Commission was created, at the instigation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. The Commission will cater to the needs of the families effected by the blast, as well as by the economic crisis and the Covid-19 in Lebanon. The Prelate of…

A PHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN HIS HOLINESS ARAM I AND ARMENIAN PM NIKOL PASHINYAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 9, 2020

On Sunday, August 9th, 2020, a phone conversation was held between His Holiness Aram I and Armenian PM Mr. Nikol Pashinyan. Pashinyan informed the Catholicos about the incoming humanitarian aid by the Republic of Armenia to both the Lebanese State and the Armenian community, while Aram I gave a general account on the casualties and…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE DELEGATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 9, 2020

Following the Sunday Divine Liturgy, on August 9th, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the visit of the delegation of the Republic of Armenia composed of the Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan, Head of the Armenia-Lebanon Friendship Group Hrachya Hakobyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan, Chief of Staff to the Office…

“ARMENIANS OF LEBANON, OUR ENTIRE NATION IS WITH YOU. THE STRENGTHENING OF THE LEBANESE ARMENIANS SERVES TO STRENGTHEN ARMENIA AND ARMENIAN DIASPORA.” HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 9, 2020

His Holiness Aram I presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated on Sunday in St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, where in attendance were the delegation representing the Republic of Armenia, the representative of the Armenian bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, representatives of the three Armenian political parties in Lebanon. During the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Aram…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES THE NEWLY APPOINTED COMMITTEE OF THE ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY IN LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 7, 2020

On Friday, August 7th, 2020, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the newly appointed committee of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party in Lebanon, headed by Avedis Dakessian. The committee expressed their total solidarity with His Holiness’ recovery initiatives and his pontifical message, and briefed the Catholicos on future perspectives of the party. In…

“THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY WILL SURVIVE THE SEVERE DAMAGE WITH STRONG DETERMINATION AND THE SOLIDARITY OF PEOPLE OF GOODWILL” HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 5, 2020

The devastating blast of 4 August 2020 at the Beirut port put Lebanon once more on the front pages of the global media. The citizens are outraged but count on the support of the international community. Coming on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic and the mishandling of the economy by the country’s corrupt leadership,…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES SOLIDARITY PHONE CALLS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 5, 2020

Phone calls expressing solidarity following the Beirut explosion were received from the President of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Sarkissian, the President of the Republic of Artsakh Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan, the former President of Armenia Mr. Serj Sarkissian, Catholicos Karekin II of All Armenians, Archbishop Sahak II Patriarch of Constantinople, the prelates of the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I VISITED THE DAMAGED ARMENIAN NEIGHBORHOOD IN BOURDJ HAMOUD AS THE RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 4, 2020

Immediately after the Beirut explosion, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, accompanied by a few Cilician brothers, headed to the Armenian neighborhood in Bourdj Hamoud, where he toured the streets with the mayor and representatives of various community bodies, learned about the condition of the area, and visited and blessed the injured. Note that His…

THE ARMENIAN PM NIKOL PASHINYAN EXPRESSED HIS SOLIDARITY TO THE LEBANESE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 4, 2020

During a phone call with His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the Armenian PM Mr. Nikol Pashinyan expressed his concerns following the Beirut explosion and solidarity to the Armenian community in Lebanon, while His Holiness informed the PM on the situation in Beirut following the blast.

THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGES FROM THE BEIRUT EXPLOSION REACHED THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin August 4, 2020

The massive explosion today evening at the Port of Beirut resulted in damages to the Catholicosate of Cilicia. There was substantial damage to the doors, chandeliers and windows of the Cathedral, as well as the residences of the clergy and the Catholicos, the offices of the Catholicosate’s departments, and the Cilicia Museum.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY VISIT HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin July 28, 2020

On Tuesday, July 28th, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Armenian Theological Seminary, headed by Dean of the Seminary V. Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, paid a congratulatory visit to His Holiness Aram I, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his enthronement, in his summer residence in Bikfaya. The Ladies Auxiliary consists of Ms.…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RATIFIED THE ELECTION OF BISHOP SHAHE PANOSSIAN AS PRELATE OF LEBANON AND BESTOWED UPON HIM THE RANK OF ARCHBISHOP

Catholicosate NewsBy admin July 27, 2020

On Friday, July 24th, 2020, the Lebanese Diocesan National Representative Assembly unanimously elected Bishop Shahe Panossian as the prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon. The Representative Assembly informed His Holiness of the results of the election and the Catholicos ratified the election and on this occasion bestowed upon Bishop Shahe the rank of…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES THE ARMENIA AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin July 22, 2020

On Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received the Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon HE Mr. Vahagn Atabekyan, accompanied by Arsen Kharatyan the editor in chief of the Georgian-Armenian news agency ALIQ MEDIA, at the Main Hall of St. Mary Cathedral, in. Bikfaya. The focus of the conversation during the meeting was especially…

HIS HOLINESS EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY TO THE ARMENIAN ARMY

Catholicosate NewsBy admin July 14, 2020

On Monday, June 13th, His Holiness Aram I held a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of the Republic of Artsakh Arayik Harutyunyan. The Catholicos expressed concern over the situation in Artsakh and his blessing and support to the Armenian Army.

“TURKEY CONTINUES TO DESTROY VALUABLE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND FLOUT INTERNATIONAL NORMS”

Catholicosate NewsBy admin July 11, 2020

“TURKEY CONTINUES TO DESTROY VALUABLE HISTORICAL MONUMENTS AND FLOUT INTERNATIONAL NORMS” His Holiness Aram I The recent ruling of the Turkish Administrative court paves the way for the Turkish President to convert Istanbul’s iconic former cathedral into a mosque. Built in 537, the cathedral is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. In 1453,…

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS HOLINESS ARAM I’S ENTHRONEMENT AS CATHOLICOS OF HOLY SEE OF CILICIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 28, 2020

Today, we mark the 25th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos. Various events had been planned for this occasion in the Mother Cathedral, in Antelias, and in the Armenian Prelacies across the Armenian Diaspora, but had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pontifical Thanksgiving on…

MR. AND MRS. ALECCO AND ANNIE BEZIKIAN MAKE A DONATION IN SUPPORT OF ARMENIAN FAMILIES IN NEED

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 24, 2020

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the election and enthronement of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Mr. and Mrs. Alecco and Ani Bezikian, in consultation with His Holiness have decided to make a donation of one million US dollar to be used as assistance to the Armenian needy families in Lebanon. The project…

THE CILICIA MUSEUM OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 17, 2020

As announced earlier, since its foundation 25 years ago, the Cilicia Museum of the Catholicosate of Cilicia underwent a complete renovation and reorganization, under the initiation of His Holiness Aram I and sponsored by Mrs. Garo and Sossé Eshgiyan, church members from the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the USA. On…

“AGAINST JEHOVA’S WITNESSES”

Catholicosate News, Funds, PublicationsBy admin June 17, 2020

It is with a great pleasure that we announce the release of Archbishop Zareh Aznavourian’s work “Against Jehovah‘s Witnesses” (in Armenian), published by the Armenian Church Christian Education Department, and with the generous sponsorship of the Armenian Prelacy of the Western United States of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America.

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES THE AMBASSADOR OF ARMENIA IN LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 14, 2020

The Ambassador of Armenia in Lebanon Vahagn Atebekian visited His Holiness Aram I at St. Mary’s Monastery, in Bikfaya, and discussed matters pertaining to Armenia-Diaspora relations. His Holiness also received a phone call from Zareh Sinanyan, the High Commissioner of Diaspora Affairs in Armenia.

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA MARKS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

SeminaryBy admin June 5, 2020

The Armenian Theological Seminary was founded in 1930, and during its 90 years of service, the Seminary, although in the Armenian Diaspora, has kept its Armenian religious, spiritual and cultural identity alive and well or the benefit of the new generations of our people. This year, we would have marked the 90th anniversary with…

U.S.A. AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON DOROTHY SHEA MET WITH HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 4, 2020

On Thursday, June 4th, a meeting took place between His Holiness Aram I and U.S.A Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea at the headquarters of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias. The discussion covered issues related to the actual situation in Lebanon, namely, combating the coronavirus, the reformation initiated by the government, and the socio-economic…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I STRESSED THE IMPORTANCE OF STATING SAFE DURING THE PANDEMIC AT THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL MEETING IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 2, 2020

On Monday morning, June 1st, 2020, His Holiness Aram I presided over the Religious Council of the National General Assembly. During the meeting, issues pertaining to the Armenian Church in general and the Holy See of Cilicia in particular were discussed including matters concerning rites, Christian education, publications, ecumenical relations, information and communication, and social…

A PHONE CONVERSATION IS HELD BETWEEN HIS HOLINESS ARAM I AND PM OF ARMENIA MR. PASHINYAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin June 1, 2020

On Monday, June 1st, 2020, a phone conversation was held between His Holiness Aram I and the PM of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. The Catholicos wished Pashinyan and his family a speedy recovery and inquired about the situation in Armenia, specifically regarding the pandemic.

CELEBRATING THE NAME DAY OF HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin May 28, 2020

The first Independence of the republic of Armenia, celebrated on May 28th, is simultaneously the name day of His Holiness Aram I, who was ordained on the 50th anniversary of the Independence of Armenia and named after the founder of the first Republic of Armenia, Aram Manougian. On May 28th, 2020, a gathering took…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CONGRATULATES MUSLIM COMMUNITIES ON THE FEAST OF EID AL-FITR

Catholicosate NewsBy admin May 27, 2020

On the occasion of the feast of Eid Al-Fitr, a major Muslim celebration, His Holiness Aram I warmly congratulates Muslim communities in Lebanon, in the Middle East, and in different parts of the world. Since the 7th century, Armenians and Muslims have lived together in Armenia, in Cilicia and in the countries of the Middle…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I HOLDS A PHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE FORMER AND THE NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENTS OF ARTSAKH

Catholicosate NewsBy admin May 21, 2020

On Thursday, May 21st, 2020, His Holiness Aram I held a phone conversation with Bako Sahakyan, former President of the Republic of Artsakh, and Arayik Harutyunyan, the newly-elected President. Mr. Sahakyan and His Holiness reflected upon their close cooperation over the past years for the sake of more strengthening, safety and prosperity of Artsakh,…

“THE ARMENIAN CHURCH” IS NOW AVAILABLE IN ARABIC

Catholicosate News, PublicationsBy admin May 19, 2020

The Arabic translation of “The Armenian Church,” a book written by His Holiness Aram I with a brief but complete account of the history, theology, rites and rituals of the Armenian Church, is now available in the Arabic language. The translation was done by Dr. Houry Azezian from Aleppo. The same title is also…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE DAY OF PRAYER

Catholicosate NewsBy admin May 14, 2020

Under the initiative of the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity, May 14th was declared a Day of Prayer and an invitation was sent to His Holiness Aram I, to take part in this initiative. The purpose was to offer prayers to God in asking divine assistance for overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. In response to this,…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AID FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 30, 2020

Due to the current socio-economic challenges, for the past months, His Holiness Aram I had requested continuously from the prelacies of the Catholicosate of Cilicia to aid the less fortunate, and in turn, the Catholicosate has provided financial assistance to the Lebanese Armenian organizations, Crisis Committee, as well as the families in need. On…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I HOLDS A MEETING WITH THE CILICIAN BROTHERHOOD AND BRIEFS THEM ABOUT THE CURRENT SITUATION OF OUR COMMUNITIES IN MIDST OF THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 28, 2020

On Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, a meeting took place with the Cilician Brotherhood members residing in Antelias, presided over by His Holiness Aram I. The meeting commenced with the Lord’s Prayer, after which the Catholicos briefly outlined the current situation of the world due to the Coronavirus outbreak, and focused on the Armenian Communities…

THE COMMEMORATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AT THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

Armenian Cause, Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 24, 2020

Armenians worldwide mark the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide annually on April 24th. On this occasion, His Holiness Aram I presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Shahe Panossian, Pontifical Vicar of the Armenian Prelacy in Lebanon, at St. Gregory Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias, and delivered his pontifical message. Aram I commenced his…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CONGRATULATES ARAYIK HARUTYUNYAN ON HIS ELECTION AS PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF ARTSAKH

Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 15, 2020

His Holiness Aram I sends a letter of congratulation to Mr. Arayik Harutyunyan on his election as president of the Republic of Artsakh. In his letter, the Catholicos has stated that the strengthening of Artsakh and its army, as well as the development of its economy have always been a committed priority for the…

THE FEAST OF THE HOLY RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AT THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 12, 2020

Jesus Christ tells us “Do not fear, for I am with you.” On Sunday, April 12th, 2020, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias, His Holiness Aram I celebrated the Divine Liturgy of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and delivered his sermon, where he exhorted the faithful, who were in quarantine during this…

“TAKE COURAGE, I HAVE CONQUERED THE WORLD”

Catholicosate News, Pontifical MessagesBy admin April 11, 2020

The summary of the Easter message of His Holiness Aram I “TAKE COURAGE, I HAVE CONQUERED THE WORLD” Jesus saw the fear and troubled hearts of the disciples before he was taken to Golgotha, and said: “In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world!” (John 16:33) …

PALM SUNDAY IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin April 5, 2020

On Sunday, April 5th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I presided over the Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy celebrated by Bishop Magar Ashkarian, and delivered his pontifical message. The faithful were able to follow through Cilicia TV, the online channel of the Catholicosate. Surrounded by the Cilician Brothers in front of St. Gregory the Illuminator…

THE CATHOLICOSATES CONTINUES TO PROVIDE AID FOR THE FAMILIES IN NEED

Catholicosate News, Christian EducationBy admin March 25, 2020

As a response to the continuing dire economic situation in Lebanon, and the challenges facing our families, the Catholicosate once again provided food stuff through the Christian Education Department to 200 families.

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I EXPRESSED HIS HIGHEST APPRECIATION TO NOUBAR AFEYAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 25, 2020

On Tuesday, March 24th, His Holiness Aram I had a telephone conversation with Noubar Afeyan and expressed his highest appreciation to him. Mr. Afeyan’s biotech company is working tirelessly to find the coronavirus vaccine. Mr. Afeyan explained in details the work of his company which the Catholicos considered to be a universal mission. …

HIS HOLINESS AND PM PASHINYAN IN CONTACT FOR A BRIEFING CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 18, 2020

For two days now, His Holiness Aram I and Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have been in contact, for a briefing concerning the Coronavirus and its implications. Pashinyan asked about the situation in Lebanon and the challenges facing the Catholicosate. In turn, His Holiness expressed his concerns with respect to the novel virus, and…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I APPOINTS BISHOP SHAHE PANOSSIAN AS PONTIFICL VICAR OF THE ARMENIAN PRELACY OF LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 12, 2020

This is to inform our Church community, especially the Lebanese Armenians, that His Holiness Aram I has appointed Bishop Shahe Panossian as Pontifical Vicar of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon, while entrusting Archbishop Nareg Alemezian with another mission. Bishop Shahe will take office on Friday, March 13th, 2020.

THE KHATCHIG BABIKIAN FUND’S ANNUAL INTERSCHOOL COMPETITION CONTINUES WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 9, 2020

On Saturday evening, February 22nd, 2020, the Khatchig Babikian Fund’s Interschool Competition commenced in the hall of the Yeghishe Manoukian College, under the auspices of the Catholicosate of Cilicia. The director of the Competition Varoujan Tenbelian offered the welcoming remarks. Shedding light on the accomplishments of the Khatchig Babikian Fund’s Interschool Competition, which was…

A DELEGATION FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TEKEYAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION VISITED HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 5, 2020

Zartonk – On Wednesday, March 4th, 2020, a delegation from the Board of Trustees of the Tekeyan Cultural Association, headed by Hagop Kasardjian and consisted of Ani Latchinian-Magarian, Dr. Hovig Vartanian and Dr. Antranig Dakessian, visited His Holiness Aram I. During the meeting they discussed issues concerning Armenians in general and Lebanese Armenians in…

THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENED IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 4, 2020

On Wednesday, March 4th, 2020, the Religious Council of the National General Assembly held its meeting, presided over by His Holiness Aram I. In attendance were the co-chairs of the council: Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan and Archbishop Nareg Alemezian, as well as members of the Council in residence. The meeting discussed topics concerning rites, ecumenical…

REPORT OF THE CONSULTATION – “TOWARDS A MORE RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE ECUMENICAL VISION”

Catholicosate News, Ecumenical & Inter-Religious RelationsBy admin March 4, 2020

REPORT OF THE CONSULTATION This report is the product of a meeting of thirty veteran ecumenists, church leaders who have had long and deep commitment to the ecumenical cause, hosted in Antelias, Lebanon from January 31-February 2, 2020 by His Holiness Aram I. Participants came from Burundi, Finland, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya,…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED THE ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 3, 2020

On March 3rd, 2020, the Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Vahagn Atapekyan visited His Holiness Aram I, and they discussed issues related to Armenia-Diaspora cooperation.

THE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE PAN-ARMENIAN CONFERENCE ON MEDIA AND PRESS CONCLUDES ITS SESSIONS IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 3, 2020

Between February 29th and March 1st, 2020, the Coordinating Council of the Pan-Armenian Conference on Media and Press convened in Antelias to clarify the general direction of forthcoming projects, which include organizing conventions, conferences and workshops, at both local and international levels. The agenda of the three-day meeting of the Coordinating Council encompassed the…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES ROUPEN VARTANIAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 2, 2020

On Sunday, March 2nd, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received entrepreneur and philanthropist Roupen Vartanian, who is one of the founders of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative. Vartanian was in Lebanon from Moscow for a one-day visit, and was present at Sunday Mass celebrated in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, in Antelias. Mr. Vartanian…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED THE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE PAN-ARMENIAN CONFERENCE ON MEDIA AND PRESS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin March 1, 2020

On Sunday, March 1st, 2020, His Holiness Aram I received the Coordinating Council of the Pan-Armenian Forum of Journalists composed of Satig Seiranian (Chairperson of Union of Journalists in Armenia, and Editor-in-Chief of 168 Jam), Dikaran Harutyunian ( Founder and director of “Noyan Tapan” Information and Analysis Center, and President of the All-Armenian Media Association),…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CONGRATULATES THE NEWLY-ELECTED ARMENIAN DEPUTIES IN THE IRANIAN PARLIAMENT

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 25, 2020

On Tuesday, February 25th, 2020, His Holiness Aram I extended a letter to Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian and the newly-elected Armenian deputies in the Iranian parliament: Ara Shahverdian (Tehran and Northern Iran), and Robert Peklarian (Isfahan and Southern Iran) expressing his warmest congratulations on the occasion of their election. The two deputies are active in…

THE ZVARTNOTS CENTER COMMITTEE VISITS HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 24, 2020

On Monday evening, February 24th, His Holiness Aram I received the committee of the Zvartnots Center for Special Education and Rehabilitation. Based in Bourdj Hammoud, the center caters for students with special needs lead by specialists and a committee composed of nine experts in the field headed by Tamar Der Bedrossian. The directorof the…

HIS HOLINESS RECEIVES THE SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE OCCASION OF POUN PAREGENTAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 23, 2020

On Sunday morning, February 23rd, 2020, following the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Aram I received the Sunday School students on the occasion of Poun Paregentan (the Eve of the Great Lent). Gathered in the Main Hall of the Catholicosate, the children were disguised in various costumes according to the tradition of “Poun Paregentan,” and…

MARKING THE FEAST OF STS. GHEVONTIANTS IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 18, 2020

On Tuesday February 18th, 2020, the feast of Sts. Ghevontiants was marked at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, with prayers offered during the Morning Service in memory of the clergy who were martyred at the Battle of Avarayr. In the evening, the celebration continued around a luncheon, where St Ghevont’s sermon on the…

REQUIEM SERVICE IN MEMORY OF THE DECEASED CATHOLICOI AND CLERGY OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 16, 2020

On Sunday, Frebruary 16th, 2020, following the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Aram I presided over the requiem service held in memory of the deceased catholicoi and clergy of the Catholicosate of Cilicia. The requiem prayer was offered in the Zarehian Mausoleum, where the Cilician Brothers and the faithful gathered after mass. The commemorative service…

YOUNG MEMBERS OF CILICIAN BROTHERHOOD TO PARTICIPATE IN A THEOLOGICAL INITIATIVE IN VATICAN

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 15, 2020

On February 15th, with the blessing of His Holiness Aram I, young members of the Cilician Brothehood: V. Rev. Fr. Hovhannes Saghdejian, V. Rev Fr. Barouyr Shernezian and V. Rev. Fr. Zareh Sarkissian, traveled to Vatican, where they were joined by V. Rev. Fr. Bsag Tepirjian, to participate in the upcoming ten-day Theological Initiative between…

THE RELIGIOUS COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY DISCUSSES CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS MATTERS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 8, 2020

On Saturday, February 8th, 2020, the Religious Council of the National General Assembly held its meeting, presided over by His Holiness Aram I, at the Catholicosate of Cilicia. The council discussed topics including Christian education, parish priest formation, the Armenian Theological Seminary, the Summer Youth Academy, ecumenical and inter-religious relations, the professional development program…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE CATHOLIC AND ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES

Catholicosate News, Ecumenical & Inter-Religious RelationsBy admin February 6, 2020

On January 26th to February the 1st , a theological dialogue was held between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches at the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Residence in Atchaneh, Lebanon. On behalf of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, HE Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and V. Rev. Fr. Shahe Anaian, and on behalf of the…

“THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT MUST SEEK AN INCLUSIVE AND RESPONSIVE VISION” H.H. ARAM I

Catholicosate News, Ecumenical & Inter-Religious RelationsBy admin February 5, 2020

Addressing the international ecumenical consultation taking place at the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, in Antelias, His Holiness Aram I said: “ As a future-oriented movement, the ecumenical movement calls us to read the signs of the times and seek the right way to respond out of our Christian faith and calling and move forward. If…

FAST OF THE CATECHUMENS – ARACHAVORATS BAHK IN ANTELIAS

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 5, 2020

On Wednesday, February 5th, following the morning service, the prayer of collective confession was recited and blessing of water was conducted on the occasion of breaking the fast of the Catechumens. *** The fast of Catechumens is particular to the Armenian Church, and It is marked on the Monday preceding the feast of St. Sarkis.…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I HOSTS GLOBAL ECUMENICAL CHURCH LEADERS TO ENVISAGE A MORE RESPONSIVE AND INCLUSIVE ECUMENICAL VISION

Catholicosate News, ConferencesBy admin February 4, 2020

On January 31, 2020-February 2, 2020 His Holiness Aram I hosted a group of twenty five seasoned ecumenical church leaders to consider the present ecumenical realities, problems and challenges in order to seek new and relevant ways to articulate a forward-looking vision. The selected global church leaders came from Lebanon, Switzerland Ghana, the Vatican, India,…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I DECORATES TWO ECUMENISTS WITH THE “ST. MESROB MASHDOTS” INSIGNIA

Catholicosate NewsBy admin February 2, 2020

In the honor of the participants of the international ecumenical consultation, held at the Catholicosate, a reception followed the closing remarks of the conference on the evening of Saturday, February 1st, 2020, in the Main Hall of the Catholicosate. The participating ecumenists, the Cilician Brotherhood and the representatives of the Armenian Community were present at…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GULF CHURCHES FELLOWSHIP

Catholicosate NewsBy admin January 30, 2020

On January 28th and 29th, the annual meeting of the Gulf Churches Fellowship was held in Kuwait. On behalf of the Armenian Church, Catholicosate of Cilicia Bishop Mesrob Sarkissian, Prelate of UAE and Qatar, and V. Rev. Fr. Bedros Manouelian, Pontifical Vicar of Kuwait and the neighbouring countries, participated at the meeting. It’s…

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