As part of his official visit to the Vatican City, Catholicos Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia had meeting with religious figures and diplomats, reports the Catholicosate's press service.
Catholicos Aram I conducts official meetings in Vatican
As part of his official visit to the Vatican City, Catholicos Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia had meeting with religious figures and diplomats, reports the Catholicosate's press service.
At the Holy See, he met with Cardinal Barolini to discuss the challenges facing the Christian communities in the Middle East.
The Patriarch talked of the Armenian Genocide centennial, praising Vatican’s efforts to assist the Armenians in their demands for justice. The cardinal shared Aram I’s concerns over the situation with the Middle East Christians, noting that the issue is a priority for Vatican. He also expressed support to the Armenians’ fair demand.
Accompanied by prelates, Aram I later visited the embassies of Lebanon and Armenia.
Armenian Ambassador to the Holy See Mikael Minasyan warmly greeted the patriarch, conveying to him greetings and kind wishes from President Serzh Sargsyan. The catholicos said for his part that the Armenian Embassy makes him feel at home in Vatican.
Hailing the young ambassador’s presence on the diplomatic arena, Aram I said it was a pleasure to him to see Armenia expand its diplomatic relations
Addressing the Armenian Genocide centennial, the patriarch emphasized ambassadors’ role in the process, saying that the anniversary should not be only an occasion of remembrance but should also reflect the Armenian people’s collective will to reinstate and protect their infringed rights.
