On Thursday, July 28th, 2022, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received the newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to Lebanon H.E. Mr. Salman Athar, accompanied by embassy personnel. Â During their discussion, His Holiness shared his thoughts on the current situation in Lebanon, and offered an overview of the mission of the Holy See of Cilicia.…
Since the fourth century the Armenian Apostolic Church has celebrated the blessing of the Holy Muron, which embodies the material presence of the Holy Spirit within our Church. This holy oil is consecrated once every seven years and serves various sacramental functions. During the liturgical service, Muron from the previous consecration is mixed with the…
On Thursday, July 7th, 2022, Mike Kharabianâchair of the Central Committee of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (Ramgavar)âvisits His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. He was accompanied by Dr. Avedis Dakesssianâmember of the Central Committee and chair of the Lebanese Regional Committee. They discussed matters pertaining to Armenia-Diaspora relations and the reorganization of the Diaspora,…
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received a delegation representing the World Council of Churches and the Middle East Council of Churches, headed by their respective General Secretaries, on Thursday morning, July 7th, 2022. Â The delegation consisted of high-ranking personnel of the two Councils. Â The aim of the visit was to consult with His Holiness…
On Wednesday, July 6th, 2022, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I received Dr. Hratch Kouyoumjian, Chair of the Supreme Council of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (Ramgavar). Â The meeting was an opportunity to discuss contemporary issues concerning the Armenian nation. His Holiness underlined the imperative of strengthening the internal unity of the nation in view…
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presided over the General Assembly of the Cilician Brotherhood held on July 4th and 5th, 2022, at the Catholicosate of Cilicia, in Antelias. The Assembly began with a morning service, followed by a requiem service for the repose of the souls of departed Cilician brothers. Subsequently, the Brotherhood convened…
ANTELIAS, LEBANON (July 1, 2022)-Â Thousands gathered in front of St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral at the Catholicosate of the Holy See of Cilicia in Antelias for the blessing of the Holy Muron – Muhronortnek – by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia. Despite the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19…
