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GOOD FRIDAY

THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FUNERAL OF JESUS IN THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. GREGORY
THE ILLUMINATOR

Antelias, Lebanon – On Good Friday, in the Cathedral of St. Gregory the
Illuminator, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, commemorated the funeral of
Jesus. His Holiness and the members of the brotherhood remained on their
knees throughout the service. The flower-covered coffin, symbolizing the
tomb of Jesus, lay in front of the altar. In his message, the Catholicos
explained that the tomb represents a period in the life of Jesus on earth,
and is a reminder of the limitless love that Jesus expressed for humanity.
He also explained that “the empty tomb witnesses Jesus’ Godly power and is
the sign of His Resurrection for those who believe in Him.”

At the end of the ceremony, the faithful kissed the tomb and each one took a
commemorative flower home.

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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the
jurisdiction and the Christian Education activities in both the
Catholicosate and the dioceses, you may refer to the web page of the
Catholicosate, The Cilician Catholicosate, the
administrative center of the church is located in Antelias, Lebanon.