President Serzh Sargsyan and Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Garegin II welcomed the Pope in the “Zvartnots Armenia” International Airport, Armenpress reported. The welcoming ceremony was held by a special protocol. The Pope was welcomed by a children’s choir, and upon arrival was offered the Armenian “symbolic apricot and lavash”. A brief conversation will be held with President Sargsyan and Catholicos Garegin II in the Presidential Terminal of the airport. Afterwards Pope Francis will depart to Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, where a welcoming ceremony will be held, followed by the official launch of the state visit.
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