Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, Aram I, talked by phone with Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Berio, Shahan Archbishop Sargsyan, regarding the developments in Syria and specifically Aleppo in the recent days, the press-service of the Great House of Cilicia reports.

“Our people definitely follow the terrible shillings in the Armenian-settled districts of Syria generally, and Aleppo specifically, as a result of which Armenians have died and been wounded.  

Aram I continues to closely follow the developments in Syria, specifically the difficulties that the Armenian community faces. The Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia continues to provide maximal support to the Syrian Armenians by means of the foundation established by it,” the statement specifically reads.

It is also noted that during the recent days, Aram I has been in constant touch with Primate Sargsyan.

The number of Armenian population in Aleppo has somewhat dropped, but a significant number of Armenians have moved to Latakia, Tartus, Kessab and in the seaside districts of Syria. The national authorities are intensively working there, following the national and church life, the statement notes.

In this context, Aram I recalled the necessity of restoring the Syrian Armenian population. “It’s true that we have other priorities in our national life, but the support to the Syrian Armenians will remain a priority and urgent need. Therefore, it is necessary to support the Syrian Armenians,” he stressed.