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YEREVAN, MARCH 21, ARMENPRESS. Aram I Catholicos of Great House of Cilicia awarded genocide scholar Mihran Dabag with “Saint Mesrop Mashtots” Order. As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Antelias, the awarding ceremony was attended by the members of the National Council of the Catholicosate and the Armenian National Committee.
Director of Armenian National Committee-Middle East office VeraYacoubian presented in brief the biography of Mihran Dabag, his activities and publications.
Aram I Catholicos mentioned in his speech that all people, Armenian or foreigners, that have had a contribution to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and compensation, as well as recovery of fair rights of Armenians are beloved and valued people. “It is of particular importance that Mihran Dabag is employed in a German universities, considering Germany’s role in the Armenian Genocide, as well as that county’s influence in European and international structures”, Aram I said.
Mihran Dabag expressed gratitude to His Holiness, stating that the medal is of great symbolism for him, as the Great House of Cilicia is the place of reminiscence and demands.