The ADL Lebanon Regional Board has sent a congratulatory message to His Beatitude Archbishop Raphael Minasyan on the occasion of his election as Catholicos-Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Below we present the congratulatory message in its entirety to our readers.-
Most Reverend and Beatitude Lord Raphael
Archbishop Minasyan, Patriarch of the House of Cilicia of the Armenian Catholics
Most Reverend Lord,
The ADL Lebanon Regional Board learned with great joy the news of your election as Patriarch. Please accept our warm congratulations on the occasion of your election as the 21st Patriarch of the Armenian Catholics.
The role of the Patriarchate of the House of Cilicia of the Armenian Catholics has been great in the sacred missions of strengthening our people’s spiritual values and preserving the national and cultural heritage.
We are hopeful that during your reign the Armenian Catholic Church will record brilliant pages in the history of our people, especially in this difficult and fateful period, which expects from us the concentration of effort and work to overcome every crisis.
We wish you health and vigor in your God-pleasing and people-serving activity.
Respectfully,
On Behalf of:
The ADL Lebanon Regional Board
Secretary Chairman
Vigen Tosunyan Dr. Avedis Dakesyan
