YEREVAN—A delegation representing His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia met with Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday to convey the pontiff’s blessings and congratulations on his “My Step” alliance’s election victory.
Greeting the members of the delegation, Pashinyan reflected on his recent visit to Antelias, Lebanon, where he attended, among other events, the celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Aram I’s entering the priesthood. He also recalled his meeting with the Catholicos, during which issues of pan-Armenian importance were discussed.
Bishop Shahe Panossian, a member of the delegation, said that their mission was to congratulate Pashinyan on the successful results of the parliamentary elections.
“Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia has also sent a written message from the spiritual center of the Diaspora and conveyed congratulations to you and the entire Armenian people, wishing that in the future all the works will be accomplished with the same success, leading Armenia to new heights under your leadership,” he said, handing the written message of the Catholicos to Pashinyan.
Bishop Panossian informed the acting prime minister that the Catholicos plans to pay a visit to Armenia in January.
The less the church leaders keep their blessed noses out of politics- the better. (That’s strictly my opinion)
As if the blessed noses of politicians has done any good up until now!
Well said Hagop!
Symbol of unity?!?! Do more research and study dear Hermon…
This is the new era for Armenia, let’s concentrate on our country, our future plans towards technological development, united national movement where political and religious differences have no place (and we know how deconstructive they were over the last 100 years). We all are Armenians and that’s it, no matter what religion or political orientation we have.
Long live Armenia
Pashinyan must not forget that the Arminian Church is the symbol of unity. That is why he must support the Armenian Church.
Dr.Hermon Mihranian
Including the Armenian Protestant and Catholic churches?
When we, ARMENIANS ,are going to see A UNITED church. We have a new Armenia and we should have a unified church
UNITY IS POWER says Yeghushe Charents