ETCHMIADZIN. – The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will pay a patriarchal visit to the French Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, from Thursday until July 4, in Marseille, where he will preside over the events devoted to 80th anniversary of the consecration of the Armenian Church of the Holy Translators.   

In Marseille, the Catholicos will also attend the European Congress of the Armenian Church, have official meetings with municipal authorities, and get together with representatives from France’s Armenian diocesan and community organizations, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.