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ARMENIAN PATRIARCH: PRESIDENT OF LEBANON IS WORKING TO ENSURE PEACE ALONG THE BORDER DURING THE POPE'S VISIT
Rome Reports
http://www.romereports.com/palio/armenian-patriarch-president-of-lebanon-is-working-to-ensure-peace-along-the-border-during-the-popes-visit-english-7375.html
July 26 2012
July 26, 2012. (Romereports.com) The Pope is scheduled to travel to
Lebanon in September, but the question many ask is will the war in
neighboring Syria present a challenge? The Patriarch of the Armenian
Catholic Church, which is based in Lebanon, says he's hoping a truce
will be implemented during those days.
Nerses Peter XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "Quite often
we do see conflicts along the border with Lebanon and Syria, so the
president of Lebanon is working to ensure peace on both sides of
the border."
Even though the Pope's official itinerary was made public in July,
several Catholic communities in Lebanon have been planning the visit
for months now.
Among that list is the Armenian Catholic Church. It's led by Patriarch
Nerses Peter XIX Tarmouni, who works out of the headquarters in
Lebanon.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "The people of
Lebanon, from all faiths, with just a few exceptions, are looking
forward to the Pope's visit. Especially because it follows a visit
John Paul II made in 1997 because of the Synod."
The Pope's trip will last roughly 55 hours. Even though it's relatively
short, he will meet with key civil and religious representatives
from that country. One of those gatherings will take place at the
headquarters of the Armenian Patriarchate.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "The Holy Father
will bless a memorial dedicated to Armenian monk, Hacob Meghapart,
who was involved in the publication of the first Armenian language
book back in 1512. It was a book of prayers that was published 500
years ago in Venice. Armenians would travel with this book, which
came to be known as the 'Friday Book.'
The Pope's visit will close with a Sunday Mass celebrated in Beirut's
City Center, where roughly 600,000 people are expected. Even people
from Syria are expected to attend, despite the country's turmoil.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "I hope nothing
interferes with the Holy Father's visit. May Jesus, who is the King
of all hearts, put peace in the Middle East, especially in Syria
and Lebanon."
It will be a historic visit, where the Pope is not only expected to
deliver the conclusions of the Synod on the Middle East. He's also
expected to send a message of peace to all Arab countries.
Rome Reports
http://www.romereports.com/palio/armenian-patriarch-president-of-lebanon-is-working-to-ensure-peace-along-the-border-during-the-popes-visit-english-7375.html
July 26 2012
July 26, 2012. (Romereports.com) The Pope is scheduled to travel to
Lebanon in September, but the question many ask is will the war in
neighboring Syria present a challenge? The Patriarch of the Armenian
Catholic Church, which is based in Lebanon, says he's hoping a truce
will be implemented during those days.
Nerses Peter XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "Quite often
we do see conflicts along the border with Lebanon and Syria, so the
president of Lebanon is working to ensure peace on both sides of
the border."
Even though the Pope's official itinerary was made public in July,
several Catholic communities in Lebanon have been planning the visit
for months now.
Among that list is the Armenian Catholic Church. It's led by Patriarch
Nerses Peter XIX Tarmouni, who works out of the headquarters in
Lebanon.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "The people of
Lebanon, from all faiths, with just a few exceptions, are looking
forward to the Pope's visit. Especially because it follows a visit
John Paul II made in 1997 because of the Synod."
The Pope's trip will last roughly 55 hours. Even though it's relatively
short, he will meet with key civil and religious representatives
from that country. One of those gatherings will take place at the
headquarters of the Armenian Patriarchate.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "The Holy Father
will bless a memorial dedicated to Armenian monk, Hacob Meghapart,
who was involved in the publication of the first Armenian language
book back in 1512. It was a book of prayers that was published 500
years ago in Venice. Armenians would travel with this book, which
came to be known as the 'Friday Book.'
The Pope's visit will close with a Sunday Mass celebrated in Beirut's
City Center, where roughly 600,000 people are expected. Even people
from Syria are expected to attend, despite the country's turmoil.
Nerses Pedro XIX Tarmouni Armenian Catholic Patriarch "I hope nothing
interferes with the Holy Father's visit. May Jesus, who is the King
of all hearts, put peace in the Middle East, especially in Syria
and Lebanon."
It will be a historic visit, where the Pope is not only expected to
deliver the conclusions of the Synod on the Middle East. He's also
expected to send a message of peace to all Arab countries.