NNA - Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church , Aram I Keshishian, chaired Monday Christmas mass at the Orthodox Armenian Church in Antelias, in the presence of representatives of senior Lebanese officials as well as political and social figures.



The prelate said in his homily that there was a need for the establishment of the new government and the election of a new president.



"Lebanon is unique in the Arab world, due to its religious pluralism, its democratic principles, balanced positions, the Christian-Muslim coexistence and its role as a bridge between East and West. We must preserve these characteristics of Lebanon away from regional turmoil and its impact on the people of the area," he said.


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