PRESS RELEASE
Catholicosate of Cilicia
Communication and Information Department
Contact: V.Rev.Father Krikor Chiftjian, Communications Officer
Tel: (04) 410001, 410003
Fax: (04) 419724
E-mail: [email protected]
Web:
PO Box 70 317
Antelias-Lebanon
Armenian version:
MRS. DJIDEJIAN OFFERS A COPY OF HER NEW BOOK TO HIS HOLINESS ARAM I
Mrs. Nina Djidejian offered the first copy of her recently published book
"Sidon Through the Ages" to His Holiness Aram I during a personal visit to
his office in Antelias on December 22.
The 400-page English language publication is a historical study of the
southern Lebanese city Sidon. It is rich with documentary inscriptions and
photographs about this historical city.
A renowned archeologist, Mrs. Djidejian is well known for her valuable
publications on various Lebanese cities. The widow of Dr. Yervant Djidejian,
the author has dedicated herself to archeological studies that have been
published and widely applauded both in local and international media.
This book, published in Lebanon, documents the history of a city deeply
rooted in the life of ancient people. Its study can contribute to the
development of human civilization.
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The Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia is one of the two Catholicosates of
the Armenian Orthodox Church. For detailed information about the history and
mission of the Cilician Catholicosate, you may refer to the web page of the
Catholicosate, The Cilician Catholicosate, the
administrative center of the church is located in Antelias, Lebanon.
From: Baghdasarian