His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Closely Monitoring the Situation of the Armenian Communities in Iran and Jerusalem

Published from the Website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias.

The ongoing military operations between Iran and [Israel] have naturally caused serious concern among the Armenian communities residing in both countries.

On Monday, June 16, 2025, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), was able—with difficulty—to establish contact with His Eminence Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of the Armenian Prelacy in Tehran, as well as with representatives of the Armenian community. He was informed that the community had not suffered any damage and is closely monitoring the concerning developments on the ground through its religious and community structures and leaders.

As for the Armenian community of Jerusalem and its surrounding areas, His Holiness is likewise closely following their security situation.

This news was originally published on the Website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias.