June 18, 2016 - 13:33 AMT
Mother See unveils schedule of Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin published the schedule or Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Armenia.

The pontiff will arrive in the country on June 24.

On June 24, at 3:35 pm local time, Francis will be greeted with the Hrashapar (wondrously glorious) service which is traditionally offered as a service of welcome to top religious clerics.

On June 25, at 11:00 am, the pontiff will serve a mass at Vardanants square in Gyumri, the second largest city in Armenia.

At 7:00 pm, the pope and the Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II will serve an ecumenical service and peace prayer at the Republic Square in Yerevan, Armenia’s capital city.

On June 26, at 10:00am, Francis will participate in a liturgy, served by Karekin at the open altar of the Mother See.