ANTELIAS, Lebanon - During the week His Holiness Aram I went to Armenia for three days to take part in the 20th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Armenia. Catholicos Aram I was the guest of Catholicos Karekin II in Etchmiadzin. At the celebrations the two Catholicoi greeted the people and transmitted their messages emphasizing the important contribution of the Armenian Church in building national and spiritual values. Throughout those three days His Holiness Aram I was also invited to address issues challenging the Armenian people and the Church.

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