A delegation of bishops and priests of the different Churches of Jerusalem visited the Armenian Patriarchate to extend Easter wishes to the Patriarch and his community, informed the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

All the Jerusalem Churches have the tradition of meeting in the different bishoprics, in a warm-hearted and fraternal ambience, exchanging greetings and good wishes during the two major liturgical feasts – Christmas and Easter.

In his remarks, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, assured—after the 101st anniversary of Armenian Genocide—his “Armenian brothers” of prayers for all Armenians facing the “terrible situation of suffering that they endured and continue to endure, in certain countries.”

“We recall the events of the genocide and pray they will never be disregarded. Sadly, though we are told never to forget, many do...”

The Patriarch of Jerusalem  of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, in turn, warmly thanked Patriarch Twal and the present leaders of Churches, while recalling in turn how the Paschal mystery constitutes the heart of the faith of all Christians. He also mentioned the “support and assistance” given by the Latin Church and the Vatican during the genocide: “A support that Armenians will never forget.”