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РусскийThe youth to be “praying” for peace in the Near East along with the Pope (prayer for Lebanon)
On June 25, Lebanese-Armenians Arin Boyajian and Anthony Aintablian will participate in the Ecumenical Ceremony of Pope Francis at Republic Square. They will join the Pope and pray for the establishment of peace in the stormy region with handfuls of soil brought from their birthplace
We present the short coverage of Hayern Aysor of the young Lebanese-Armenians.
Arin Boyajian
Arin Boyajian, 14, has especially traveled from Lebanon to Armenia to participate in the Ecumenical Ceremony of the Pope and all pilgrims to pray for Peace at Republic Square on June 25.
Arin told Hayern Aysor that he was excited about the ceremony and he would always remember the meeting with the Pope.
Arin is in the 8th grade at the Holy Cross Harboian School of the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of Lebanon and is visiting Armenia for the second time.
His ancestors are from the city of Adana of Western Armenia and were witnesses of the Armenian Genocide.
Escaping the atrocities of the Ottoman Turks, Arin’s ancestors first settled in Damascus and later in Lebanon.
Arin’s grandfather became a tailor in Lebanon, sewing women’s clothing.
Anthony Aintablian
Anthony Aintablian is 15 years old. He lives in Lebanon and is in the 9th grade at Holy Cross Harboian School of the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate.
He last visited Armenia four years ago. After a long absence, he has noticed that much progress has been made in Armenia and that the country has become nicer and more beautiful.
Anthony’s dream is to build a good future and become a helpful person so that he can help Armenia. He wants to become a pilot.
Anthony told Hayern Aysor that he was proud to receive the offer to participate in the meeting and Ecumenical Ceremony with the Pope. The members of his family were also happy and sent him to Armenia with great excitement. He hopes the Pope’s visit to Armenia contributes to the establishment of peace in all countries of the world-something that is an imperative now more than ever.
Anthony Aintablian’s forefathers moved from the city of Kharberd of Western Armenia and settled in Lebanon. They were also witnesses of the Armenian Genocide.
