Arab Times

May 5, 2018 Saturday

Sheikh Mohammad attends festive mass

 

Armenian patriarch voices his deep love to Kuwait

 

 

KUWAIT CITY, May 5, (KUNA): Representative of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Deputy Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on Friday attended a festive mass at the Armenian Archdiocese in Kuwait and neighboring countries.

 

Patriarch of Orthodox Armenians in Kuwait Archbishop Masis Zuboyan led his first mass since being consecrated Archbishop, Lebanon, April 15. Archbishop Zuboyan voiced his deep love, high appreciation and loyalty to Kuwait and His Highness the Amir. "His Highness the Amir deserves to be named hero of forgiveness and reconciliation," he said.

 

He also noted that His Highness the Amir has "overwhelmed us (Armenians)" with kindness and generosity, making them feel at home and allowing them to perform their rituals freely and safely.

 

Archbishop Zuboyan highlighted His Highness the Amir's humanitarian work initiatives which have been extended globally, bringing him international recognition as a "Humanitarian Leader" by the UN, the world's top organization.

 

He also recalled the visit to Kuwait by Patriarch Aram I and his meeting with His Highness the Amir. Archbishop Zuboyan vowed loyalty to Kuwait which has been embracing expats with all generosity, love and tolerance.