His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Held a Pontifical Trip to Aleppo
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, visited Aleppo in a one-day Pontifical visit on Thursday morning, February 16th, 2023. The Catholicos was received at the entrance of the Church of the Holy Mother of God by the Prelate of Aleppo, the Diocesan Council, the heads of the community, and the faithful.
In his Pontifical address during the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I expressed his solidarity with the people and exhorted the community to remain strong in their faith and cling to the Church and to its affiliated structures. Following the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness received the faithful at the atrium of the Church, where he conveyed his speech and gave them his blessings.
During his solidarity one-day Pontifical trip to Aleppo, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I visited various neighborhoods affected by the earthquake, witnessed the damages, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims. Subsequently, he convened with the representatives of the community organizations and institutions, and learned about their concerns and challenges, and the work they’ve accomplished thus far. Finally, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I paid condolence visits to the governor of Aleppo and the party leader.
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