YEREVAN. – The bells of all the churches in Yerevan are tolling to mark the start of ecumenical ceremony with the participation of Pope Francis and Catholicos of All Armenians.

The spiritual leaders together with the representatives of different dioceses of the Armenian church will pray for peace.

President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the members of the National Assembly, the members of the Government, and the representatives of the diplomatic corps working in Yerevan will be also present at the ecumenical ceremony.

A child from the crowd run to Pope Francis and received blessing.