ArmInfo.Friendly relations and inter-church ties between the Armenian and Assyrian peoples go back centuries. H.E. Karekin the Second Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians said this at a meeting with a delegation headed by Catholicos- Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Mar Ava G. Royel.
According to the press office of the Mother See of Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Mar Ava G Catholicos-Patriarch emphasized that the purpose of his pastoral visit is to participate in the consecration of the Church of the Assyrian community of Armenia, as well as to deepen and strengthen the fraternal relations with the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church. The Catholicos-Patriarch, referring to the Assyrian community of Armenia, mentioned that the Assyrians living in Armenia are the loyal citizens of the country and according to everything, they bring their service to the Motherland. In this regard, Patriarch-Catholic Mar Ava G informed that during the 44-day war, representatives of the Assyrian community also took part in the defense of the motherland and, unfortunately, had martyrs.
In turn, the Catholicos of All Armenians touched upon the losses of the Assyrian community with deep sorrow, expressing confidence that the spiritual head's pastoral visit will bring great comfort to his followers.
Referring to the situation in the region and Azerbaijan's continued aggression against Armenia, His Holiness expressed hope that the international community will also make active efforts to curb the aggressions of the neighboring country and protect the rights of the Armenian people. The Armenian Patriarch also spoke with satisfaction about the support shown by the sister churches to the Armenian Church and the people during the 44-day Artsakh war.
At the meeting, the Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East wished that with the Lord's blessing, peace and justice would be established in the region.