The Unveiling of the Sacred Relic of St. Gregory the Illuminator
On the Pilgrimage Day of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, celebrated on the eve of the feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Descent into the Pit (Khor Virab), His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches, along with the Cilician Brotherhood, retrieves the relic of St. Gregory and other sacred relics from the Cilicia Museum.
A reminder that on Sunday, April 6, 2025, a Divine Liturgy will take place. His Holiness Aram I will lead a procession in the Catholicosate Courtyard, carrying the relic of St. Gregory’s right hand, accompanied by clergy with other saints’ relics.
Transportation will be provided at 9:30 AM from the following locations:
1. Sts. Vartanants Church, Bourj Hammoud
2. CAHL, Armenian Elderly Home, Bourj Hammoud
3. St. Agnes School, Bourj Hammoud
4. Bank of Beirut, Hadjin
5. St. Hovhannou Garabed Church, Hayashen
6. Holy Trinity Chapel, Fanar
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This news was originally published on the website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon.