His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Visits New Britain
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, paid a Pontifical visit to the community of New Britain on Thursday, November 16th, 2023, following his visit to Troy.
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and his Pontifical delegation were warmly welcomed at the entrance of Sourp Sdepanos Church (St. Stephen) by Parish Priests, members of the Board of Trustees, representatives of Diocesan Councils, and the Faithful.
After the Canonical Prayers, the Prelate, His Eminence Arch. Anoushavan Tanielian extended a heartfelt welcome on behalf of the community and invited His Holiness to deliver his message.
The message of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I centered on a Prayer recited during vespers: “O Lord, increase our faith, hope, and love.” Through this prayer, the faithful seek divine guidance to fill their lives with values that please God. His Holiness expanded on the concepts of faith, hope, and love, underscoring their importance in shaping individual lives. In his message, His Holiness also underlined the pivotal role of the church in community life, stating that the church has a mission to unite the faithful and address their spiritual needs.
The ceremony was followed by a dinner in the Church hall attended by parishioners and guests from various regions.
During the dinner, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I shared his thoughts on the church as a spiritual family, emphasizing unity through shared faith, love, and hope…
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