Monday, March 23, 2009

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participates in the WCC Commission on International Affairs

Mar 22, 2009: The World Conference of Churches (WCC) Commission of the Churches on International Affairs was held in the Theological Seminary of Matanzas, Cuba, from March 14 to 20. During the meeting several issues regarding political and economic relations during this time of financial crisis were discussed.

Economists and theologians participated in the discussion presenting the current global situation as well as stressing the aspects of the importance of church’s role in that process. They also proposed opportunities for inter-faith cooperation. During the meeting, regional and thematic discussions were also held.
Ms. Tsovinar Ghazarian, coordinator of educational programs for the Armenian Round Table Foundation and a member of the WCC Commission on International Affairs, represented the Armenian Church in the meeting with the blessings of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.

by Press Office
Source:http://www.armenianchurch.ca/

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