Press Release
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
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Antelias-Lebanon

Armenian version:

THE NEW AMBASSADOR OF AUSTRALIA TO LEBANON VISITS ANTELIAS

His Holiness Aram I met with the new Ambassador of Australia to
Lebanon, Ms Lyndall Sachs, in his office in Antelias on June 13. Being
appointed recently, the Ambassador visited the Pontiff to inquire
about his views concerning the current situation in Lebanon and the
Armenian community’s role in it.

The Catholicos introduced the current circumstances of the
Armenian people, talking briefly about the situations in Armenia and
Karapagh. He focused on the Armenian communities in the Diaspora, the
national struggle of Armenians, and the Catholicosate of Cilicia. The
Pontiff then assessed the internal situation in Lebanon and the role
of the Armenian community in that context.

The meeting also presented an opportunity to talk about the problems
the current world faces and particularly conflicts related to the
ecumenical dialogue, violence and other issues. Expressing his views
on these matters, the Catholicos emphasized the importance of dialogue
in all fields in life.

The Ambassador expressed interest in the Armenian communities in the
Diaspora and particularly the Lebanese-Armenian community, at the
same time praising the values of the Armenian nation.

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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
history and mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer
to the web page of the Catholicosate, The
Cilician Catholicosate, the administrative center of the church is
located in Antelias, Lebanon.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress