Aram I visits Pasadena October 7, 2011 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia and the spiritual leader of the Armenian Diaspora communities in the Middle East, Europe and North America, visited St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic in Pasadena on October 6, Whittier Daily News reported. Aram I, the leader of the Holy See of Cilicia, headquartered in Antelias, Lebanon, makes his fourth pontifical visit to the western United States, and his second visit to St. Sarkis. His last visit to the region was in October 2005. Aram I will deliver his blessings and inspirational messages to throngs of faithful at various churches, events and venues around California. While there, the pontiff will also participate in a special Feast of Holy Translators Celebration, which is celebrated in October. The feast honors and remembers the lives and accomplishments of the saints: St. Mesrop Mashtots, St. Sahak Partev, Moses of Khorene and Yeghishe. The visit began with a communitywide welcome at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. The schedule included meetings with local students and young adults, a lecture at UCLA on "The Future of Christianity in the Middle East," and a presentation of the pontiff's latest book.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
