His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Arrives in Canada

On May 31st, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, accompanied by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian and the co-chair of the Central Council of the Catholicosate Mr. Kirkor Mahseredjian, arrived in Canada for a pontifical visit.

His Holiness was officially received at the airport by the Prelate of Canada H.E. Arch. Papken Tcharian, H.E. Arch. Souren Kataroyan, the Consul General of Lebanon to Canada Mr. Antoine Eid, clergy of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, member of the Central Council Dr. Jirayr Basmadjian, members of the Religious and Lay Councils of the prelacy, members of the organizing committee and board trustees.

During his pontifical visit to Canada from June 1 to 15 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I will meet with the faithful, community representatives, ecumenical leaders, and officials.

This news was originally published on the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon website.