Catholicos Aram I Declares 2021 the Year of Artsakh

His Holiness Aram I, the Catholicos, has issued a call ahead of the New Year to help the children of Artsakh. He noted that this year, amidst the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and economic difficulties, humanity is preparing for the New Year.

It was emphasized that the shock caused by the war in Artsakh is devastating for the Armenian people, especially for those in Artsakh. The Pontiff urges to refrain from traditional public celebrations and festivities during the New Year and Christmas, suggesting that the funds and gifts typically spent on celebrations should be directed to the needy children of Artsakh.

For this purpose, the Catholicosate has opened a special account:

Account: W-502039.005
Beneficiary: Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia
IBAN: CH93 08755 0502 0390 0500
Bank: Banque Pictet & Cie SA, Route des Acacias 60, CH-1211 Geneva 73
Swift: PICTCHGG
Reference: Fund for the Needy Children of Artsakh

The collected funds will be transferred to the needy children of Artsakh through the Catholicosate. The Pontiff has declared 2021 the