On September 20th His Holiness Aram A Catholicos arrived in Armenia to take part in the coordinating session of state commission dedicated to 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
His Holiness Garegin B welcomed him in Holy Echmiadzin, afterwards a joint thanksgiving prayer took place in Mother Cathedral.
His Holiness Garegin B expressed his satisfaction on the joint efforts on the affairs of state commission appreciating the work done for the recognition of Genocide and for the prevention of such crimes.
The Catholicos also covered the issues of Safarov’s extradition and of Syrain war events. His Holiness read a prayer for the innocent victims and for the peace in the world, he wished that Syrian Armenians reestablish their steady life in their communities remaining faithful to their sacred and values.
In conclusion the Catholicos Aram A wished that by God’s help Armenian church will continue its mission of injecting positivism among Armenians. “The mission and path of our Armenian church is service expressed by our blood and existence.” – stress Aram A catholicos noting the aim of his visit, the renovation of service vow.
He also referred to last events saying: “When Azerbaijan puts aside all the moral, legal, political and human concepts, our church remained loyal to people, church remained next to Syrian Armenians. Thus, church cannot be indifferent to 100th anniversary of Genocide.”- He said.
