ANTELIAS, Lebanon – On December 19, 2012, Catholicos Aram I visited newly elected Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch, Yohanna X, at the Balamand Monastery. After congratulating the new patriarch, Catholicos Aram I spoke of the long relationship between the two churches and expressed the wish to strengthen that relationship, especially in view of the current difficulties of Christians in the Middle East.

The Patriarch Yohanna thanked His Holiness Aram I for the visit and confirmed his commitment to working together with all churches in the region to strengthen Christian presence  in the region.