His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Extends New Year and Christmas Blessings to Armenian Social Service Institutions in Lebanon
This news is shared from the website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon.
In continuation of a longstanding tradition, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches, extends his blessings for the New Year and Christmas through visits to institutions in Lebanon dedicated to social service within the Armenian community.
“Birds’ Nest” Orphanage
On Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, His Holiness paid a visit to the “Birds’ Nest” orphanage. He appreciated the opportunity to spend time with the children, who performed Christmas songs and showcased their creative crafts. His Holiness bestowed blessings upon the children and praised the administration, led by V. Rev. Fr. Dajad Ashekian and V. Rev. Fr. Antranig Keurenian, as well as the women’s auxiliary, staff, benefactors, and supporters of the institution. His Holiness departed after presenting them with gifts.
Armenian Sanitorium of Azounieh
The second destination of His Holiness’s visits was the Armenian Sanitorium of Azounieh on Thursday, December 19th, 2024. He received a warm welcome from the director, Dajad Srabian, along with board members, medical staff, and personnel. The accompanying clergy contributed to a festive atmosphere for the elderly residents with hymns and spiritual and festive songs. The residents also recited poetry, after which His Holiness conducted the blessing of the home ceremony.
In his address, His Holiness conveyed his heartfelt commendation for the opportunity to be among them. He emphasized that the sanitorium serves not only as a medical facility but also plays a vital role in the life of the Diaspora, particularly in Lebanon. He reiterated the Holy See of Cilicia’s unwavering support for the sanitorium and extended festive greetings to all attendees…
This news was originally published on the website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias, Lebanon.