The first Armenian church will be built in Abu Dhabi, press service of the Armenian Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia reports.

After leaving India, H.H. Catholicos Aram I spent two days in the Gulf Region visiting the members of the Armenian Diocese.

In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the dignitary met with the clergy and leaders of both communities and greeted the members during a Vespers Service in Abu Dhabi. He invited the people to deepen their faith in God and shape their lives according to the Gospel values.

Political authorities of Abu Dhabi informed Aram I that in response to an earlier request, the ruler of Abu Dhabi was offering a peace of 3000m2 land to erect a church and a community center.

A.G.