Archbishop of Canterbury arrives in Armenia
By invitation of Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, the Primate of the Anglican Church, The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has arrived in Armenia, the press office of Holy Echmiadzin told PanARMENIAN.Net.
"This visit will allow to offer up a prayer, speculate on cooperation, love and union of Christian churches. It will cement friendly ties between our churches," the Catholicos said.
"Our churches have rich spiritual and intellectual heritage. Today they withstand numerous challenges. We face cultural, social, economic and political problems which need a joint solution," His Holiness Garegin II said.
For his part, The Archbishop of Canterbury said, "Our churches enjoy old ties." He reminded that Randell Davidson offered help to Armenian Genocide survivors almost 100 years ago.
The Anglican Church was formed in the period of Reformation in XVI century after breaking-off with Rome. The head of the Church is the King. Bishops are appointed by the Monarch's edicts. The Primate of the Anglican Church is The Archbishop of Canterbury.
"This visit will allow to offer up a prayer, speculate on cooperation, love and union of Christian churches. It will cement friendly ties between our churches," the Catholicos said.
"Our churches have rich spiritual and intellectual heritage. Today they withstand numerous challenges. We face cultural, social, economic and political problems which need a joint solution," His Holiness Garegin II said.
For his part, The Archbishop of Canterbury said, "Our churches enjoy old ties." He reminded that Randell Davidson offered help to Armenian Genocide survivors almost 100 years ago.
The Anglican Church was formed in the period of Reformation in XVI century after breaking-off with Rome. The head of the Church is the King. Bishops are appointed by the Monarch's edicts. The Primate of the Anglican Church is The Archbishop of Canterbury.
