Operation of Armenian churches discussed in CanadaMay 3, 2013 - 12:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganian met with Canada's first ambassador for the Office of Religious Freedom Andrew Bennett. Protection of the freedom of conscience was in the focus of the discussion, with the existence of a mosque, Othrodox church, synagogue and other religious institutions in Armenia highly assessed. The envoys further dwelt on the operation of Armenian churches in Canada as well as the role of the Armenian community in Canada’s religious and cultural life. In this context, ambassador Yeganian briefed Mr. Bennett on the preservation of Armenian religious and cultural heritage abroad, condemning the destruction of Armenian cemeteries and khachkars in Jugha. Upon completion of the meeting, the two expressed readiness to cooperate in ensuring protection of religious and cultural values. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |