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ARMENIAN CATHOLICOS RECEIVES SYRIAN-ARMENIAN DELEGATION
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October 08, 2012 | 10:59
ETCHMIADZIN. - The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Sunday
received members from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)
Syria Chapter and trustees of the Cilician Armenian High School of
Aleppo, who were accompanied by Chairman of the Executive Body of the
Armenian Orthodox Church Diocese of Damascus, and AGBU Central Board
of Directors member and Middle East and Armenia Programs Director
Vasken Yacoubian.
Yacoubian reflected on the current state of affairs in Syria and
presented the ongoing activities by the special committee which is
formed to assist Syrian Armenians, Information System of the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin informs.
In his turn, the Catholicos expressed his concern with respect to
the current situation in Syria, specifically the dire situation
of the Syrian-Armenian community. He recorded that the culture and
heritage, the spiritual and national values, which are built in Syria
by the Armenians' efforts, are in jeopardy today. In this connection,
Karekin II extended his appreciation to the AGBU representatives and
all members of national institutions that stand with the Armenian
community in Syria and make every effort to assist Syrian Armenians.
Also, the Catholicos prayed to God for peace in Syria so that the
Syrian people, including the Syrian-Armenians who are an integral part
of this country, will be able to return to their fully normal life.
news.am
October 08, 2012 | 10:59
ETCHMIADZIN. - The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Sunday
received members from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)
Syria Chapter and trustees of the Cilician Armenian High School of
Aleppo, who were accompanied by Chairman of the Executive Body of the
Armenian Orthodox Church Diocese of Damascus, and AGBU Central Board
of Directors member and Middle East and Armenia Programs Director
Vasken Yacoubian.
Yacoubian reflected on the current state of affairs in Syria and
presented the ongoing activities by the special committee which is
formed to assist Syrian Armenians, Information System of the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin informs.
In his turn, the Catholicos expressed his concern with respect to
the current situation in Syria, specifically the dire situation
of the Syrian-Armenian community. He recorded that the culture and
heritage, the spiritual and national values, which are built in Syria
by the Armenians' efforts, are in jeopardy today. In this connection,
Karekin II extended his appreciation to the AGBU representatives and
all members of national institutions that stand with the Armenian
community in Syria and make every effort to assist Syrian Armenians.
Also, the Catholicos prayed to God for peace in Syria so that the
Syrian people, including the Syrian-Armenians who are an integral part
of this country, will be able to return to their fully normal life.