Video: Canada’s oldest humanities research, the Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies, awarded Mawlana Hazar Imam an honorary degree
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The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies held a special convocation on 20th May in St Basil’s Collegiate Church to confer an honorary degree on His Highness the Aga Khan.
South African Jurist Albie Sachs delivered the Lecture entitled, “The Battle for South Africa’s Constitution” at the fifth Annual Pluralism Lecture in Toronto.
Muslims and Christians came together May 20 to acknowledge their common history and ancient bonds as Toronto’s Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies awarded His Highness the Aga Khan with its highest degree.
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What a great pleasure it is for me to welcome you, most warmly, to the Aga Khan Museum and to this Lecture.
David Mulroney, President of the University of St. Michael’s College and former Ambassador to the Republic of China delivered the citation.
The Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, the oldest humanities research institute in Canada, conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters upon His Highness the Aga Khan.
“Let us celebrate today our own connection to His Highness, a champion of pluralism, a transcender of borders and barriers, and a great, wise and benevolent connector,”
The Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies awarded Mawlana Hazar Imam an honorary degree for his service to humanity.
Full video of the event will be up shortly at the pluralism.ca. For now, check out some pictures of the event and reception.
A Profound Moment at the Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture 2016
“Please accept South Africa’s most precious gift. Thank you, Your Highness.” -Albie Sachs
Mawlana Hazar Imam thanked Prime Minister Trudeau for his welcome, and for a family friendship that has endured across generations.
It was a privilege to meet with His Highness the Aga Khan this morning.
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