Update on Canadian ecumenical visit to Armenia
August 31, 2005
The Anglican Church of C anada
August 31, 2005 -- Since its arrival in Armenia, Aug. 24, a Canadian ecumenical delegation has visited many historic sites in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, which is the pre-eminent centre of authority in the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.
The delegation met His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Discussions focused on the current status of ecumenical life, the relationship of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and sister churches as well as the difficulties and challenges that churches are facing in the world today.
The delegation's week-long visit (Aug. 24 - Sep. 1) coincided with the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
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[...] Bishop Bagrat {Galstanian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, Diocese of Canada} extensively talked about the historical backgrounds and foundation of the Mother Cathedral, the museum and the monasteries.[...].
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His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians [...] expressed his joy at receiving a high ranking delegation from sister churches in Canada. Discussions were focused on the current status of ecumenical life, the relationship of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and sister Churches as well as the difficulties and challenges that churches are facing in the world today.[...].
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the delegation laid a wreath at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to the Armenian Genocide, praying for the repose of the souls of the 1.5 million victims.[...].
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[...] the delegation visited the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, Diocese of Aragatsotsn. They were received by Very Rev. Fr. Torgom Tonikian, the Locum Tenens, and greeted by Sunday School children of the church. They attended the Evening Vespers led by His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanian. Following the church service, they each prayed on the tomb of Saint Mesrop Mashtots.
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[...] the delegation met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Vartan Oskanian. The meeting was very informative and touched upon regional issues of concern, including the peaceful settlement Nagorno Karabagh conflict, Armenian-Turkish relations, and constitutional reforms for the RA, as well as the current status of international diplomatic relations, specifically with regards to Canada. [...].
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Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
The Anglican Church of C anada
August 31, 2005 -- Since its arrival in Armenia, Aug. 24, a Canadian ecumenical delegation has visited many historic sites in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, which is the pre-eminent centre of authority in the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.
The delegation met His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. Discussions focused on the current status of ecumenical life, the relationship of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and sister churches as well as the difficulties and challenges that churches are facing in the world today.
The delegation's week-long visit (Aug. 24 - Sep. 1) coincided with the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
[...]
[...] Bishop Bagrat {Galstanian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, Diocese of Canada} extensively talked about the historical backgrounds and foundation of the Mother Cathedral, the museum and the monasteries.[...].
[...]
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians [...] expressed his joy at receiving a high ranking delegation from sister churches in Canada. Discussions were focused on the current status of ecumenical life, the relationship of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and sister Churches as well as the difficulties and challenges that churches are facing in the world today.[...].
[...]
the delegation laid a wreath at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to the Armenian Genocide, praying for the repose of the souls of the 1.5 million victims.[...].
[...]
[...] the delegation visited the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, Diocese of Aragatsotsn. They were received by Very Rev. Fr. Torgom Tonikian, the Locum Tenens, and greeted by Sunday School children of the church. They attended the Evening Vespers led by His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanian. Following the church service, they each prayed on the tomb of Saint Mesrop Mashtots.
[...]
[...] the delegation met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Vartan Oskanian. The meeting was very informative and touched upon regional issues of concern, including the peaceful settlement Nagorno Karabagh conflict, Armenian-Turkish relations, and constitutional reforms for the RA, as well as the current status of international diplomatic relations, specifically with regards to Canada. [...].
[...]
Note: Above are excerpts from the article. The full article appears here. Clarifications and comments by me are contained in {}. Deletions are marked by [...]. The bold emphasis is mine.
posted by Vahe Balabanian at 7:07 AM
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i thought this might interest you:
The Armenian Apostolic Church and the Republic of Armenia celebrated in 2001 the 1700th anniversary of the acceptance of Christianity as the state religion in 301DCE. Armenians around the world are marking this event throughout the year. As part of these celebrations, Orthodox, Catholics and Armenians came together in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on September 23 for the consecration of the new cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator. It was built thanks to contributions from the Armenian government and donations from Armenians living abroad. Five million of eight million Armenians live outside the country. An ecumenical celebration was also held in Etchmiadzin, the headquarters of the church located about 30 kilometers from Yeveran. This event strengthened the ties between the two Catholicosates of the Armenian Church: Etchmiadzin (the Catholicosate of All Armenians) in Etchmiadzin Armenia and the Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias, Lebanon. During his September 25-26 visit, Pope John Paul II said: "My heart ardently desires to see the day when the celebration of the Divine Sacrifice together makes of us all one entity." The ecumenical patriarch of Costantinople, Bartholomeo 1st, primus inter pares (first among equals) in the Orthodox Church, also paid a visit at the end of October.
great post
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Kim
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