With the Blessing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I
Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, Participates in National Feast of the Annunciation Celebrations in Lebanon
Since 2010, the Feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary has been celebrated as a national holiday in Lebanon, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Christian and Muslim communities. Each year, this special occasion is marked by lectures and spiritual gatherings held across the country, uniting Christian and Muslim clergy, political leaders, intellectuals, and youth.
On March 24 and 25, 2026, organizations dedicated to promoting Christian-Muslim dialogue and fostering coexistence in Lebanon hosted a series of events. With the blessing of 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), and under the organization of the Christian–Islamic Coordination Body, V. Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aprahamian participated in a joint Prayer gathering in Rabweh. Additionally, V. Rev. Fr. Movses Yosulkanyan, Coordinator of the Eco Justice Unit at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), participated in the Divine Liturgy at Notre Dame University (NDU) and in a Prayer-lecture event at the Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, organized by the Episcopal Committee for Christian–Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon and the Middle East Council of Churches.
This news was originally published on the Website of the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia, Antelias - Lebanon.