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PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Armenian version: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Arme nian.htm
THE VATICAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO LEBANESE SOVEREIGNTY,
COEXISTENCE AND THE HOLDING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
ANNOUNCES HIS HOLINESS ARAM I
Naples - The Vatican remains committed more than ever to the strengthening
of the unity, independence and sovereignty of Lebanon and the holding of
presidential elections during the timeframe provided for in the
Constitution, announced Catholicos Aram I while answering the questions of a
group of journalists in Naples, Italy on October 21.
The Pontiff made the statement after having lunch with His Holiness Pope
Benedict XVI and a meeting with the Vatican's official secretary H. Em.
Card. Tarcisio Bertone.
The Armenian spiritual leader said: "During my lunch with His Holiness I
spoke about the situation in Lebanon. The Pope is well informed about the
situation and is doing what he can to help Lebanon. Then I held a long
meeting with the official Secretary Cardinal Bertone. I explained to him the
situation in the country and the importance of the presidential elections. I
concluded with great happiness that the Vatican continues to pay special
attention to Lebanon and remains committed to the strengthening of its
unique character and role."
The Sant'Egidio conference is presently convening in Naples with the
participation of religious and political figures belonging to all religions,
the Prime Minister of Italy Prodi, presidents, ministers and government
officials. The Pope presided over the inauguration service. Catholicos Aram
I will deliver a speech to the conference tomorrow. He will also hold
meetings with the attendants to discuss the situation in Lebanon.
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View the photos here:
http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Pho tos/Photos48.htm
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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the Ecumenical
activities of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E- mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Armenian version: http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Arme nian.htm
THE VATICAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO LEBANESE SOVEREIGNTY,
COEXISTENCE AND THE HOLDING OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
ANNOUNCES HIS HOLINESS ARAM I
Naples - The Vatican remains committed more than ever to the strengthening
of the unity, independence and sovereignty of Lebanon and the holding of
presidential elections during the timeframe provided for in the
Constitution, announced Catholicos Aram I while answering the questions of a
group of journalists in Naples, Italy on October 21.
The Pontiff made the statement after having lunch with His Holiness Pope
Benedict XVI and a meeting with the Vatican's official secretary H. Em.
Card. Tarcisio Bertone.
The Armenian spiritual leader said: "During my lunch with His Holiness I
spoke about the situation in Lebanon. The Pope is well informed about the
situation and is doing what he can to help Lebanon. Then I held a long
meeting with the official Secretary Cardinal Bertone. I explained to him the
situation in the country and the importance of the presidential elections. I
concluded with great happiness that the Vatican continues to pay special
attention to Lebanon and remains committed to the strengthening of its
unique character and role."
The Sant'Egidio conference is presently convening in Naples with the
participation of religious and political figures belonging to all religions,
the Prime Minister of Italy Prodi, presidents, ministers and government
officials. The Pope presided over the inauguration service. Catholicos Aram
I will deliver a speech to the conference tomorrow. He will also hold
meetings with the attendants to discuss the situation in Lebanon.
##
View the photos here:
http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org/v04/doc/Pho tos/Photos48.htm
*****
The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the Ecumenical
activities of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of
the Catholicosate, http://www.armenianorthodoxchurch.org The Cilician
Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is located in
Antelias, Lebanon.