The Catholicos of All Armenians received the clergy of the Trieste Diocese of the Catholic Church

ArmInfo. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received clergy from the Diocese of Trieste of the Catholic Church in Italy, led by Diocesan Bishop Enrico Trevisi, who arrived in Armenia and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on a pilgrimage.

According to the press office of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, during the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians touched upon the mission of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), as well as the role of the Christian faith in the formation and preservation of the national identity and culture of the Armenian people. His Holiness noted that the Armenian people have always rallied around the Church and, thanks to Christian faith and optimism, have overcome all trials.

Garegin II also noted with satisfaction the close relations and fruitful cooperation between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Roman Catholic Church in various spheres, emphasizing that this visit is evidence of these fraternal ties. His Holiness emphasized the importance of such pilgrimages for spiritual renewal and deepening mutual understanding between Christian communities.

At the end of the meeting, the Catholicos answered questions from the guests regarding inter-church relations and the spiritual and educational mission of the Armenian Church in modern times.