Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Delegation of the Lumière Française Association
11.09.2026
On September 11, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received a delegation of the Lumière Française Association (French Light), led by its President, Dr. Levon Khachatryan. The delegation included Armenian and French physicians.
During the meeting, Dr. Khachatryan briefed His Holiness on the Association’s medical and humanitarian activities in Armenia, with particular attention to programs aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the border communities of Tavush Province and enhancing healthcare workers' professional skills.
Welcoming the delegation, the Catholicos of All Armenians highly commended the physicians’ selfless service, through which they have provided sustained support over the years to healthcare institutions in Armenia, as well as to socially vulnerable residents of border communities who require medical assistance.
The Head of the Armenian Church also emphasized the importance of exchanging professional knowledge and experience with Armenian colleagues, noting that this will contribute to the development of Armenia’s healthcare system and to improving the quality of medical care provided to the population.
His Holiness expressed his gratitude to the members of the delegation, to the friendly people of France, and to all organizations and individuals whose support has helped bring the Association’s humanitarian programs to life, while also strengthening the centuries-old friendship between the Armenian and French peoples.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians offered his blessing to the Lumière Française Association and to the physicians in the delegation, wishing them a fruitful ministry and continued success in their humanitarian and medical service.
