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    ON THE PONTIFICAL VISIT OF HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS ARAM I
    ARCHBISHOP MOUSHEGH MARDIROSSIAN

    asbarez
    August 1st, 2011

    For Diasporan Armenian across the globe, it is a great honor and joy
    when our Pontiff, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
    of Cilicia, visits our Prelacies and communities.

    We at the Western Prelacy are currently preparing for the Pontifical
    Visit of His Holiness to the Western United States in October of
    this year. Clergy, Councils, Parishes' Delegates and Board members,
    church servants, sponsors, friends, and the community at large
    enthusiastically await the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, eager
    to welcome him once again to our Prelacy and to receive his paternal
    blessings.

    The Pontifical Visit will extend over a period of two weeks, during
    which our community members will have ample opportunities to hear
    the thoughts and messages of His Holiness on a vast number of issues
    during various events.

    In the past, the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness has bolstered us
    and breathed new life into our spiritual, national, and educational
    mission, and this upcoming Pontifical Visit will be no different.

    The Religious and Executive Councils, and the committees appointed
    to oversee the planning of the Pontifical Visit, have already delved
    into their responsibilities. Preparations are well under way and
    all have joined their efforts and are working diligently to ensure
    a historic visit.

    With the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness, we are certain that we will
    all experience a spiritual renewal. In this often chaotic and hectic
    world, our church and our faith provides the spiritual nourishment
    and strength for us to endure. This one of our many missions will
    receive momentum with the Pontifical Visit of His Holiness.

    The role of our Armenian Schools in the preservation and promotion of
    our language, faith, and heritage cannot be overstated. His Holiness
    has long stressed the unique and valuable role of our Schools, even
    proclaiming the year 2006 as the "Year of the Armenian School". At the
    time, His Holiness advised that we must pay special attention to the
    future of our schools not just throughout that year but always. The
    further anchoring and continued progress of Armenian Schools is an
    ongoing process that requires constant care and attention, and that
    will be highlighted during the upcoming Pontifical Visit. Especially
    given the economic crisis of the times, our Schools face challenges
    which require the collective support and encouragement of our sponsors
    and community members. Furthermore, the proclamation of His Holiness
    of 2011 as the "Year of the Armenian Child" gives new meaning and
    significance to the mission of our educational institutions with
    regards to the fostering of our cultural heritage.

    Alongside being beacons of our religious values, the Great House of
    Cilicia in general and His Holiness Catholicos Aram I personally have
    been and continue to be advocates for our national rights. Sharing a
    history of exile with our people, the Catholicosate of the Holy See
    of Cilicia remains on the front lines as we reassert our spirit of
    national aspirations, which will be one of the focuses of the upcoming
    Pontifical Visit.

    Let us join our efforts and work together as we prepare to welcome our
    beloved Pontiff in just a few short months. Let our elders, community
    leaders, educators, and parents enlighten our young generation about
    the Pontifical Visit, and prepare their minds and spirits as many
    of them will likely have the opportunity to be among His Holiness
    for the first time, a meeting that will remain as sweet memories for
    years to come.

    And finally, let us pray for Almighty God to grant long life to His
    Holiness so that he may continue to lead and guide us and the Armenian
    Apostolic Church for years to come.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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