PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Fr.Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
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Armenian version: nian.htm
HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES AMBASSADOR DR. SIMON KARAM
His Holiness Aram I received the former Ambassador of Lebanon to Washington
Dr. Simon Karam on August 2. The Pontiff and the Lebanese diplomat discussed
the current situation in Lebanon and underlined the importance of
emphasizing Christian unity.
Referring to His Holiness’ activities, Dr. Karam praised his initiative to
reconcile the Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Churches recently.
The Catholicos and his guest both expressed concern about preserving
Christian unity in the face of the upcoming elections in Metn. They also
stressed the importance for the presidential election to take place.
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