HIS HOLINESS ARAM I MEETS WITH PATRIARCHS HAZIM AND ZAKKA IN DAMASCUS
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His Holiness Aram I met with the Spiritual Head of the Greek Orthodox Church, Patriarch Hazim IV, and the Spiritual Head of the Syrian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Zakka I, during his official visit to Damascus yesterday.
The meeting with Patriarch Hazim was held in the Patriarchate, at the entrance of which the Patriarch greeted His Holiness surrounded by Bishops. Welcoming the Armenian Pontiff, Patriarch Hazim recalled the strong ties of love and cooperation that bind the Greek Orthodox Church and the Catholicosate of Cilicia. He also emphasized his long-standing friendship and collaboration of over thirty years with His Holiness Aram I particularly in ecumenical circles.
His Holiness Aram I expressed his happiness for being, once again, at the Greek Patriarchate. He too stressed the years-old ties and cooperation between the two churches at local, regional and international levels. His Holiness emphasized that in the Middle East this cooperation should continue particularly with respect to the Christian-Muslim dialogue. Patriarch Hazim then hosted a luncheon in honor of His Holiness.
Visiting the Greek Orthodox Patriarch with His Holiness was a delegation, which included the Primate of the Diocese of Aleppo, Bishop Shahan Sarkisian, Deputy Sounboul Sounboulian, Mr. Tsolag Tutelian from the Central Committee, Chairman of the Lay Council of the Diocese of Aleppo, Mr. Daron Avedissian, Mr. Levon Yedalian and Mr. Zareh Poladian from the council, Mr. Harout Vartanian from Der-Zor, the representative of the Catholicosate of Cilicia in Damascus Mr. Mesrob Shirinian, Mr. Noubar Melikian from Damascus and staff-bearer Father Mesrob Sarkisian.
On the same evening His Holiness and the delegation visited Patriarch Zakka I Iwas in the Syrian Church’s summer residence. The Synod of Syrian Bishops is underway presently. Upon his arrival, His Holiness was received by the Patriarch and the Bishops.
Patriarch Zakka I warmly welcomed the Pontiff underlining the friendly relations between the two churches. The Patriarch recalled the Fellowship between the Coptic and Syrian Churches and the Catholicosate of Cilicia, set up by the efforts of His Holiness Aram I 12 years ago.
Making a brief overview of the relations between the Armenian and Syrian Churches, His Holiness Aram I said: “Our two churches have had the same theological approach and have together against all external heretical movements. We must further strengthen our cooperation in a world in which we are facing many challenges patching the daily life of our communities. He called upon the Bishops to continue the strong cooperation between the two churches with the same spirit particularly at the level of the Dioceses.
The meeting was followed by a reception during which Syrian Bishops asked His Holiness questions about theological and ecumenical issues.
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The meeting with Patriarch Hazim was held in the Patriarchate, at the entrance of which the Patriarch greeted His Holiness surrounded by Bishops. Welcoming the Armenian Pontiff, Patriarch Hazim recalled the strong ties of love and cooperation that bind the Greek Orthodox Church and the Catholicosate of Cilicia. He also emphasized his long-standing friendship and collaboration of over thirty years with His Holiness Aram I particularly in ecumenical circles.
His Holiness Aram I expressed his happiness for being, once again, at the Greek Patriarchate. He too stressed the years-old ties and cooperation between the two churches at local, regional and international levels. His Holiness emphasized that in the Middle East this cooperation should continue particularly with respect to the Christian-Muslim dialogue. Patriarch Hazim then hosted a luncheon in honor of His Holiness.
Visiting the Greek Orthodox Patriarch with His Holiness was a delegation, which included the Primate of the Diocese of Aleppo, Bishop Shahan Sarkisian, Deputy Sounboul Sounboulian, Mr. Tsolag Tutelian from the Central Committee, Chairman of the Lay Council of the Diocese of Aleppo, Mr. Daron Avedissian, Mr. Levon Yedalian and Mr. Zareh Poladian from the council, Mr. Harout Vartanian from Der-Zor, the representative of the Catholicosate of Cilicia in Damascus Mr. Mesrob Shirinian, Mr. Noubar Melikian from Damascus and staff-bearer Father Mesrob Sarkisian.
On the same evening His Holiness and the delegation visited Patriarch Zakka I Iwas in the Syrian Church’s summer residence. The Synod of Syrian Bishops is underway presently. Upon his arrival, His Holiness was received by the Patriarch and the Bishops.
Patriarch Zakka I warmly welcomed the Pontiff underlining the friendly relations between the two churches. The Patriarch recalled the Fellowship between the Coptic and Syrian Churches and the Catholicosate of Cilicia, set up by the efforts of His Holiness Aram I 12 years ago.
Making a brief overview of the relations between the Armenian and Syrian Churches, His Holiness Aram I said: “Our two churches have had the same theological approach and have together against all external heretical movements. We must further strengthen our cooperation in a world in which we are facing many challenges patching the daily life of our communities. He called upon the Bishops to continue the strong cooperation between the two churches with the same spirit particularly at the level of the Dioceses.
The meeting was followed by a reception during which Syrian Bishops asked His Holiness questions about theological and ecumenical issues.
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