Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On November 04, Bishops of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Armenian Diocesan Primates and Brotherhood Members, priests and officials serving in the Mother See, visited His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; to offer their congratulations on the 22th anniversary of his enthronement.

Conveying their congratulations to His Holiness on behalf of the clergy of the Armenian Church and the faithful people, the members of the Brotherhood and the officials of the Mother See congratulated the Armenian Pontiff and wished many years of life and productive pastorate for the welfare of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the prosperity of our faithful nation. The clergymen and lay servants reflected with gratitude on the achievements in various fields during the 22 years of his enthronement.

The Pontiff of All Armenians, expressing his gratitude for the congratulations and best wishes, conveyed his Pontifical Blessings to the attendees. His Holiness expressed his appreciation to his fellow clergy in the service being offered to the nation and the Church, as well as for the brave spirit shown in the 44-day War of Artsakh; exhorting them to continue their God-pleasing mission with zeal and devotion, to fulfill their duties and commitments with love, for the prosperity of the Homeland and the progress of the Armenian people.

The Catholicos of All Armenians also noted with gratitude the devoted and faithful service of the officials of the Mother See for the brightness of the Armenian Church and the prosperity of the national and spiritual life.

At the conclusion, His Holiness wished everyone God's guidance and assistance in the Blessed service of the nation, Homeland and the Armenian Church.