Armenian Ambassador introduces details of upcoming Holy Liturgy in Vatican

ROME, 10 APRIL, ARMENRESS. The Divine Liturgy dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in St. Peter Cathedral has a historic significance. This is the first time that the Pope of Rome will serve Holy Liturgy commemorating the Genocide. Until now there have been only prayers for the rest of the souls of the various victims of genocides, but Divine Liturgy has never been served. It is noteworthy that the liturgy is initiated by Pope Francis himself.

The pressure on him and the Holy See was unprecedented. The Turkish side has tried in every way to disrupt the holding of the Liturgy, but the efforts have gone in vain. The liturgy is not only to be served, but to be broadcast live. Pope Francis has written his sermon and it is anticipated that after Holy Liturgy he will approach the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan (usually, the Pope comes out from the temple after the end of the Mass).

The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Armenia to the Holy See Mikael Minasyan stressed, representing the upcoming historical events’ details to the journalists, who arrived to Rome, that at the end of the Mass, it is considered that the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and the Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I will make remarks.

“The Divine Liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica is unprecedented in a row respects. Besides the aforesaid, it is also important to separate, that Armenian ceremony of souls will be held. The Mass is devoted to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, but it will be served for all the Armenians of worldwide,” as “Armenpress” reports, the Ambassador highlighted. It is anticipated that the delegations will be from the Armenian community of different continents.