His Holiness Karkein II visiting Jerusalem                                        15-2-2010

 The government of republic of Armenia honored his Beatitude Torkom Manoogian - The patriarch of Jerusalem, the "Sourp Mesrob Mashdots" medal for his continuous 70 years of religious service to the Armenian church. The medal was bestowed by His Holiness Karkein II who came specially for this event. Following the ceremony, the Armenian committees of Jerusalem congratulated his Beatitude Torkom Manoogian and welcomed His Holiness Karkein II in Jerusalem.