Operation of Armenian churches discussed in Canada

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganian met with Canada's first ambassador for the Office of Religious Freedom Andrew Bennett.

Protection of the freedom of conscience was in the focus of the discussion, with the existence of a mosque, Othrodox church, synagogue and other religious institutions in Armenia highly assessed. The envoys further dwelt on the operation of Armenian churches in Canada as well as the role of the Armenian community in Canada’s religious and cultural life. In this context, ambassador Yeganian briefed Mr. Bennett on the preservation of Armenian religious and cultural heritage abroad, condemning the destruction of Armenian cemeteries and khachkars in Jugha.

Upon completion of the meeting, the two expressed readiness to cooperate in ensuring protection of religious and cultural values.