Operation of Armenian churches discussed in CanadaMay 3, 2013 - 12:56 AMT 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. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |