HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I AND THE BISHOP OF THE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SWITZERLAND MEET IN GENEVA

On Wednesday, November 3rd, a meeting was held between His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and Dr. Harald Rein, Bishop of the Old Catholic Church in Switzerland, in Geneva. The aim of the visit was to examine the course of the ongoing discussions between the two Churches on contemporary socio-ethical issues, as well as the possibilities…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ANGLICAN–ORIENTAL ORTHODOX INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION MEETING

The Anglican–Oriental Orthodox International Commission held its yearly gathering virtually, from October 26th to the 28th, 2021. The members of the commission shared their reports and updates. The meeting focused mainly on continuing the work on the draft of the current working document of the commission, entitled “The Inheritance of Ecumenical Councils in the Church.”…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY FOR ECUMENICAL RELATIONS OF THE LUTHERAN WORLD FEDERATION

On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received Rev. Dr. Dirk Lange, Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations of the Lutheran World Federation, to discuss the possibilities of establishing a theological dialogue between the two Churches.   In attendance to the meeting was Prof. Teny Pirri-Simonian, the Catholicosate’s Ecumenical Representative in Geneva.…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I MEETS WITH THE WCC ACTING GENERAL SECRETARY IN GENEVA

On Monday, November 1st, 2021, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches Dr. Ioan Sauca, in Geneva. In attendance was Prof. Teny Pirri-Simonian, the Catholicosate’s Ecumenical Representative in Switzerland.   Dr. Sauca outlined the challenges faced by the WCC and the ecumenical world. He also briefed…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I GIVES AN INTERVIEW TO THE JOURNAL UNITÉ DES CHRÉTIENS ON THE CURRENT ECUMENICAL SCENE

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I gave an interview to Unité des Chrétiens, a French ecumenical journal, and voiced his opinions and concerns on the current ecumenical scene.   In his reply to the questions, His Holiness stated that the ecumenical movement has lived a decline in the last decade. For this, His Holiness recommended the…

“THE STRENGTHENING OF TOLERANCE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY IN THE ECUMENICAL DIALOGUE” HH CATHOLICOS ARAM I

  His Holiness Catholicos Aram I focused on the imperative of strengthening tolerance in the ecumenical dialogue in his article for the special volume dedicated to Christian-Muslim dialogue. The special edition volume is the initiative of the Argentinian State and brought to fruition by His Holiness Pope Francis.   During his pontifical visits to Egypt,…

CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA SUPPORTS THE RENOVATIONS OF ST. GEORGE CHURCH AND HOMENETMEN PLAYGROUND IN ALEPPO

With the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and the assistance of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, St. George church and Homenetmen playground in Aleppo are under renovation with donations from the Armenian Prelacy of the Eastern United States.   Following the Syrian Crisis, the revival of the Armenian Communities in Syria has become a…

A MEETING BETWEEN THE UN SPECIAL COORDINATOR FOR LEBANON AND HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I

On Saturday, October 23rd, 2021, a meeting took place between His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and Dr. Joanna Wronecka, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon.   The Special Coordinator informed His Holiness on UN’s concerns and proposals regarding Lebanon. In turn, the Catholicos briefed on the structure of the Armenian community in Lebanon and underlined…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I WELCOMED THE ELECTION OF THE ARMENIAN CATHOLIC PATRIARCH HIS BEATITUDE RAPHAËL BEDROS XXI

On behalf of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, the Prelate of Lebanon H.E. Archbishop Shahe Panossian and Vicar of Venezuela H.E. Archbishop Gomidas Ohanian participated in the inauguration ceremony of the Armenian Catholic Patriarch His Beatitude Raphaël Bedros XXI, held at Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, on Sunday morning, October 24th, 2021.  …

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE CLASS 2021 of THE KHATCHER KALOUSDIAN CENTER FOR PEDAGOGICAL FORMATION

The class of 2021 of the Khatcher Kalousdian Pedagogical Center paid a visit of gratitude to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I for his constant support and guidance, on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021. The Center offers teacher training programs based on a curriculum of diverse courses and prepares its students for Technical Baccalaureate Diploma, Superior Technician…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE THEOLOGICAL AND ECUMENICAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE MECC

On Wednesday, October 20th, the newly formed “Theological and Ecumenical Committee” of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held its first meeting virtually, presided by the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs and with members representing different churches in the Middle East. V. Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aprahamian participated in the meeting on behalf of the…

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

The Conference of Secretaries of Christian World Communions held its yearly meeting virtually from October 12th to the 14th, 2021. The ecumenical officers of each respective church family and communion shared their reports and updates. The executive session of the conference elected its new chair for the upcoming term, and finalized the details of the…

A MEETING BETWEEN HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I AND HIS BEATITUDE PATRIARCH RAPHAEL BEDROS XXI

On Tuesday, October 12th, 2021, a meeting was held between His Holiness Aram I and His Beatitude Raphaël Bedros XXI, at the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate, in Beirut.   His Holiness warmly congratulated His Beatitude on his election as head of the Armenian Catholic Church and expressed hope of continued fraternal cooperation between the two Churches.…

BOOK LAUNCHING OF THE MUSICAL COLLECTION OF PARSEGH GANACHTIAN IN YEREVAN

The presentation of the musical collection (two volumes) of the Armenian composer and conductor Parsegh Ganatchian (1885-1967) was held in Yeravan, Armenia, on Friday evening, October 1st, 2021. The volumes were initially launched at the Catholicosate of Cilicia in in 2019, and having attracted the attention of the musical society in Armenia, a special event…

A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION IS SIGNED BETWEEN THE CILICIA LIBRARY OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA AND THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ARMENIA

On Monday, September 27th, 2021, the Director of the National Library of Armenia Anna Chulian and the director of the Cilicia Library H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarskissian signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation. The memorandum aims to ensure wide collaboration in organizing exhibitions and conferences, in exchanging digitized copies of Armenian media, in organizing exchange…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I RECEIVED THE NEWLY APPOINTED MINISTER OF INDUSTRY GEORGE BOUJIKIAN

On Thursday, September 23rd, 2021, George Boujikian, Lebanon’s new Minister of Industry in the recently formed government and who is of Armenian descent, paid his first visit to His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to receive his blessing.   Minister Boujikian gave a brief outline of his work following his appointment. In turn, His Holiness expressed…

G20 11-14 September 2021, Bologna, Italy The role of religious leaders and institutions in responding to the crisis in the Arab region

More than at any other time, the world, which is marked by increasing tensions, polarizations and crises of diverse nature and scope, is in dire need of healing. Healing is achieved through dialogue, mutual understanding and acceptance, and common commitment to ethical values and human rights. Religion may play a pivotal role in building ethically…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I PARTICIPATES IN THE MAKING OF THE GRAPE MOLASSES

The preparation of the grape molasses by the seminarians is a beautiful tradition that involves harvesting the grapes, extracting the juice, cooking and making the molasses while singing Armenian traditional songs, in the vineyard of the Armenian Theological Seminary.   On Thursday, September 9th, 2021, His Holiness visited the sight and participated in the making…

THE KHATCHIG BABIKIAN FUND COMMITTEE’S FORTHCOMING PROJECTS

The Khatchig Babikian Fund Committee held their meeting on September 14th, in Bikfaya, presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. The meeting was chaired Yervant Pamboukian. Also present were Shahan Kandaharian, Giro Manoyan (through video conference), and Khatchig Dedeyan.   His Holiness commended the book presentation of “100th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia: Conference…

THE NEWLY ELECTED REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE HAMAZKAYIN IN LEBANON VISITS HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Friday, September 10th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received the newly elected Regional Committee of the Hamazkayin in Lebanon, at his summer residence in Bikfaya.   The committee briefed His Holiness on their forthcoming projects and discussed issues related to the cultural life and their challenges. In turn, His Holiness commended their efforts and…

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE ARMENIAN SANATORIUM OF AZOUNIEH BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN ANTELIAS

The Executive Council of the Armenian Sanatorium of Azounieh Board of Trustees visited His Holiness Aram I, on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021, and briefed him on their recent activities.   His Holiness commended their work as well as praised the consistent contribution of the New York Board of Trustees to the Sanitorium, especially during these…

CATHOLICOS ARAM I: “THE CATHOLICOSATE OF THE GREAT HOUSE OF CILICIA STANDS WITH YOU, LEBANESE ARMENIANS”

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I delivered his pontifical message to the Lebanese Armenian community on Sunday, September 5, following Divine Liturgy, celebrated at Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Church, in Bourdj Hamoud.   In his message, His Holiness said that the Catholicosate will always be there for the people who need it, “wherever there is a struggle…

U.S. PRELATES GO TO ANTELIAS ON THE SUGGESTION OF HIS HOLINESS ARAM I REGARDING ASSISTANCE TO THE ARMENIANS OF LEBANON

His Holiness Aram I addressed a special letter to the Prelates of the Eastern and Western Prelacies of the United States, Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian and Bishop Torkom Donoyan, and the Executive Councils, requesting the Prelates՛ presence at the monastery of Antelias to further their awareness of the plight of the Lebanese Armenian community and give…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I CHAIRS THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MEETING TO DISCUSS THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR

On Sunday evening, August 22nd, 2021, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I chaired the meeting of the Armenian Theological Seminary’s Dean and the board of supervisors in Bikfaya to discuss academic strategies and projects towards the mission and vision of the Seminary for the upcoming academic year.   The main topics of the meeting included the…

ARF BUREAU MEMBER AND ARF-WR CENTRAL COMMITTEE CHAIR IN ANTELIAS

On Wednesday evening, August 18th, 2021, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I met with Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau member Hagop Khatcherian and ARF Western United States Central Commitee Chairperson Daron Der Khatchadourian. They discussed issues pertaining to the Armenian Diaspora, in particular to the Armenians of California and to the efforts carried out to support…

THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN MARY AND THE PILGRIMAGE DAY OF ST. MARY MONASTERY WERE MARKED AT ST. MARY MONASTERY

On Saturday, August 14th, His Holiness Aram I presided over the Feast of the Assumption of The Virgin Mary and the pilgrimage day of St. Mary Monastery.   Despite Lebanon’s multilayered crisis, the faithful were gathered at the Monastery, and many were following only to ask for the Holy Mother’s intercession to her Son Jesus…

THE ARMENIAN AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON AND THE LEBANESE AMBASSADOR TO THE VATICAN VISIT THE CATHOLICOS

On Friday, August 13th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received the Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon Vahagn Atabekyan and the Ambassador of Lebanon to the Vatican Dr. Farid al-Khazen, respectively.     The Ambassador of Armenia and His Holiness discussed issues pertaining to Armenia’s internal affairs and to the Armenia-Diaspora relations, while with the Ambassador…

THE ARMENIAN CHURCH, HOLY SEE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE MIDDLE EAST COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (MECC)

The Executive Committee of MECC held its meeting online on August 3rd, 2021. H.G. Bishop Mesrob Sarkissian – the chair of the Gulf churches Fellowship – and Dr. Jean Salmanian – member of the Ecumenical Committee of the Catholicosate and member of ExComm of the MECC – participated in the meeting on behalf of the…

HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I’S VISITORS

On Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the following guests respectively:   -The director and administrative board of Labora, a Christian humanitarian NGO -The committee of Masis Sports Association -H.E. Archbishop Khoren Doghramadjian, the Pontifical Vicar of Cyprus -Carla Khijoyan, Programme Executive for the Middle East at the World Council of…

THE FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION IN ANTELIAS

On Sunday, July 11th, 2021, the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ was marked at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias. His Holiness Aram I presided over the Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian.   Archbishop Shahan focused his sermon on the epistle to the Ephesians (5:14) and…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches, the highest decision-making body of the WCC, convened via video meeting from June 23rd to the 29th. Over 200 committee members and participants joined the meeting. Two members of the central committee participated on behalf of the Catholicosate: V. Rev. Fr. Hrant Tahanian, Ecumenical Officer of…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I ASKS POPE FRANCIS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RELEASE OF ARMENIAN POWS

(originally published by Horizon Weekly)   His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has spoken about the consequences of Artsakh War, especially the return of Armenian captives, with His Holiness Pope Francis.   The conversation was held on the sidelines of the meeting of Lebanon’s religions leaders in the Vatican.   His Holiness reminded that Azerbaijan’s illegal…

POPE FRANCIS HOLDS MEETING WITH HIS HOLINESS ARAM I, OTHER CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF LEBANON

(Originally published by Horizon Weekly)   His Holiness Pope Francis held a meeting with His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai, and other Lebanon’s Christian leaders to discuss the country’s crisis.   Pope Francis and the patriarchs of Lebanon’s various Christian groups walked from the Santa Marta residence where he lives…

PONTIFICAL PRAYER ON THE OCCASION OF CATHOLICOS ARAM I’S 26TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELECTION AND CONSECRATION

  On Sunday, June 27th, 2021, the Armenian Church celebrated His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia’s 26th anniversary of election and consecration. Coinciding with this occasion, a special pontifical prayer was held at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral in Antelias, Lebanon. The clergy took part in the prayer where…

THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF THE NATIONAL EVANGELICAL SYNOD OF SYRIA AND LEBANON VISIT HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Monday, June 21st, 2021, a delegation representing the Supreme Council of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon ­– composed of Dr. Habib Badr, Judge Fawzi Dagher and Rev. Megerditch Karageozian ­– visited His Holiness Aram I. Among their discussions, the delegation was also keen to learn more about the upcoming meeting of…

THE CHAIR FOR THE UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM VISITED THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received Nadine Maenza, the Chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). They discussed freedom of religion, human rights and issues related to US international relations. In this regard, His Holiness expressed his vision and offered suggestions. The Catholicos also shed light on…

“WE ARE HEADED TO THE VATICAN TO PRESENT THE STRUGGLES OF THE LEBANESE PEOPLE AND STRESS THE IMPERATIVE OF FORMING A NEW GOVERNMENT” HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Considering that the July 1st meeting of the Christian leaders of Lebanon in the Vatican is the initiative of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, various political, religious and academic figures, as well as Lebanon’s Ambassador to the Holy See and representatives of the Lebanese civil society and media, held correspondences with the Catholicos to learn…

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA VISITS HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

On Saturday, June 12th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received Zaven Khanjian, Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMMA), accompanied by Sona Khanjian, Rev. Megerdich Karageozian, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East, and Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Haigazian University.   The discussions…

THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN ONLINE TRAINING ON ADVANCING THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

Under the umbrella of “The Interreligious Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation in the Arab World- IPDC” and in cooperation with and organized by KAICIID, “She4Dialogue” commenced its online training sessions on May 24th, 2021.   The one-year program aims at empowering women as practitioners of dialogue, strengthening the role of women in combating hate speech,…

NEWS FROM THE CATHOLICOSATE

During the past week, His Holiness Aram I received the following visitors:   1) Simon Karam, a politician from the Maronite Community. Mr. Karam briefed His Holiness on the perspectives of a group of Christian politicians regarding Lebanon and asked for His Holiness’ viewpoints.   2) A delegation headed by Dr. Toufic Hindi. The delegation…

THE ARMENOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT GRADUATION CEREMONY

On Friday morning, June 4th, 2021, five students from the Armenological Center of the Educational-Armenological Department of the Catholicosate of Cilicia received their certificates upon successful completion of the three-year program.   Given the circumstances caused by the pandemic, a small ceremony was held at the Antelias office of His Holiness Aram I, who distributed…

THE MEETINGS OF HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

Among his regular work meetings, His Holiness Aram I received the following Cilician brothers in Bikfaya and was briefed on their activities and challenges in their respective communities: The Prelate of the Aderbadagan Prelacy H.E. Archbishop Krikor Tchiftjian; the Pontifical Vicar of Kuwait and its neighboring countries V. Rev. Fr. Bedros Manuelian, accompanied by Roupen…

NEWS FROM THE CATHOLICOSATE

On Tuesday, May 25th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received the following visitors and held the following meetings in Antelias:   A) Syriac Archbishop George Saliba. Archbishop Saliba extended an invitation on behalf of His Holiness Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II to His Holiness Aram I for the episcopal ordination of Syriac Orthodox bishops to be…

CATHOLICOSATE NEWS

A) On Friday, May 21st, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received a letter from His Holiness Pope Francis concerning a plan regarding the current situation in Lebanon.   B) On the passing of Dr. Soritua Nababan, His Holiness Aram I extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and the the Christian Conference of…

MEETING OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES IN THE MIDDLE EAST

On Monday, May 17th, 2021, the annual meeting of the Standing Committee of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in the Middle East was held online. Present to the meeting were Methropolitan Thomas, Metropolitan Angelos and Dr. Gerges Saleh from the Coptic Church, Metropolitan George Saliba and Metropolitan Daniel Kourieh from the Syriac Church, and Archbishop Sebouh…

BOOK PRESENTATION IN YEREVAN: “100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA: CONFERENCE MATERIALS (ANTELIAS, 21-23 MARCH 2018)”

On Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, the recent publication “100th Anniversary of the Republic of Armenia: Conference Materials (Antelias, 21-23 March 2018)” was presented in the Presidential Center of the National Academy of Science of the Republic of Armenia (NAS of RA), in Yerevan.   The publication was released this year and contains the research papers…

THE ARMENIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA PARTICIPATES IN THE ARMENIAN STUDENTS’ PAN-ARMENIAN ONLINE CONFERENCE

On Saturday, May 15th, 2021, a pan-Armenian online student conference entitled “Armenian Students: Leaders of the National Revival” was held, organized by the Yerevan State University.   Representatives of Armenian students from the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Artsakh and the Armenian Diaspora attended the conference to discuss the consequences of the Artsakh war…

AN ONLINE YOUTH ASSEMBLY ORGANIZED BY THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT OF THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

With the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the Youth Department of the Catholicosate of Cilicia organized an online youth assembly with participants from various prelacies and the diaspora, on Friday, May 14th, 2021.   The assembly commenced with a prayer followed by opening remarks by Bishop Mesrob Sarkissian, chair of the Department, who…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I’S MEETINGS  

On Tuesday, May 11th, His Holiness Aram I received the following visitors:   1) Msgr. Antoine Bou Najem, the recently elected Maronite Archbishop of Antelias   2) Mr. Ardavazt Melkisetian, from The Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, Lebanon   3) Mr. Serop Ohanian, Lebanon Field Director of the Howard Karagheusian Commemorative Corporation   4) Ms. Ani…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED LEBANON’S CARETAKER MINISTER OF YOUTH AND SPORTS VARTINEH OHANIAN-KEVORKIAN

On Friday, May 7th, 2021, upon returning from Armenia, Ms. Vartineh Ohanian-Kevorkian, Lebanon’s Caretaker Minister of Youth and Sports, visited His Holiness Aram I.   Ms. Ohanian-Kevorkian had traveled to Armenia to attend and represent Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun in the ceremonies commemorating the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, in Yerevan. The Caretaker Minster…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES LETTER FROM GREEK PM THE HON. KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS

The Honorable Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece wrote a April 23rd dated letter to His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, which outlined the intimate relationship between the Greek and Armenian people and churches. Additionally, the letter stressed the importance to further enhance special relationship that exists between…

LUNCHEON BETWEEN TWO PONTIFFS

On May 1st, 2021,His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Shahe Panossian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy of Lebanon visited Bkerki, on the invitation of His Beatitude Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, Maronite Catholic Patriarch of Antioch. Present at the luncheon was the Vicar General of…

THE NORWEGIAN AMBASSADOR AND REPRESENTATIVES OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS IN ANTELIAS

On Thursday, April 29th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received the Norwegian Ambassador to Lebanon HE Martin Yttervik, accompanied by representatives of Norwegian state and church humanitarian organizations.   This gathering was organized as a follow-up to a meeting that had recently convened between His Holiness and the Ambassador, and aimed at discussing the possibilities…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I PRESIDES OVER THE REQUIEM SERVICE HELD AT THE BIRDS’ NEST ORPHANAGE

On Tuesday morning, April 27th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I, accompanied by Cilician brothers, visited the Birds’ Nest Orphanage, in Byblos, where the Armenian Genocide Orphans’ “Aram Bezikian” museum is located, and presided over the requiem service and wreath laying held in front of Maria Jacobson’s tomb.   Following the service, His Holiness Aram I…

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVED DELEGATIONS REPRESENTING THE LEBANESE FORCES AND THE FREE PATRIOTIC MOVEMENT RESPECTIVELY

On Monday morning, April 26th, 2021, His Holiness Aram I received delegations representing the Lebanese Forces and the Free Patriotic Movement respectively. The delegations consisted of members of parliament and ministers. Present to the meetings was Armenian MP Hagop Pakradouni, head of the Armenian Bloc.   After laying wreaths in front of the Armenian Genocide…

“YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED AS THE PRESIDENT WHO FULFILLED HIS ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE” HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

    On April 24th, 2021, in his official statement marking the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the President of the United State of America Joe Biden described the planned extermination of the Armenian people carried out by the Ottoman-Turkish state by its exact, historical and legal name: Genocide.   His Holiness Aram I…