Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On January 18, in the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; received the administration of the Youth Centers operating under the auspices of the Mother See and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). 

At the beginning of the meeting, on behalf of the Heads of the Youth Centers, Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Harutyun Kirakosyan, Director of the Operations Department of the Mother See, congratulated His Holiness on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas Holidays, wishing longevity and productive pastorate for the welfare of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Homeland.

On behalf of the administration of the Youth Centers, Mrs. Lianna Arakelyan, Acting Head of the Youth Centers, also delivered her congratulations to the Pontiff of All Armenians, on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas.

Conveying His Blessings and best wishes to the administration of the Youth Centers; His Holiness emphasized the importance of the mission of the Youth Centers in the life of the Armenian people and the Church. The Armenian Patriarch expressed His appreciation to the authorities and teachers of the Youth Centers, for their zealous and devoted activities; urging them to continue their productive mission to provide the right care and upbringing for the younger generation.

During the meeting, reference was made to the ways of overcoming the problems faced by the Youth Centers and making their activities more effective.