RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN IRAQ CONCERNED ABOUT ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS
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Feb 22 2011
Armenia
On February 18, the religious leaders of Iraq held a meeting as part
of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches in Geneva.
The Armenian Church was led by the head of the Diocese of AAC in Iraq,
Archbishop Avag Asatryan. He is also the head of the Council of the
leaders of Christian churches in Iraq.
As reported by Armenian News – NEWS.am the press service of Echmiadzin,
the meeting discussed the persecution and acts of terrorism carried
out against Christians in Iraq. The meeting stressed the need to create
an environment of safety for the entire population of Iraq. Religious
leaders of Iraq pointed out that the church is still under oppression
in a country, and if it continues, Christians will face a serious
threat.
From: A. Papazian
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