Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On January 12, in the Events Auditorium of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; received the administrative staff of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas Holidays.

Following the Lord’s Prayer, on behalf of the attendees, His Grace Bishop Moushegh Babayan, Grand Sacristan of the Mother See, congratulated His Holiness on the occasion of the Holidays, assuring that the staff of the Mother See will continue to bring their support to His Holiness in the implementation of patriotic and church-building programs.

On behalf of the staff of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Mr. Smbat Margaryan, Director of the Computer Engineering Department of the Mother See, conveyed his congratulatory remarks to His Holiness.

Then, on the occasion of the New Year and Christmas Holidays, His Holiness Karekin II, congratulated the attendees and conveyed his Pontifical Blessings and best wishes to them.

The Pontiff of All Armenians expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Mother See, for their dedication, love and zeal in carrying out their duties and work, especially in this difficult post-war period, due to which the Armenian Church is able to implement its duties effectively in the life of our people.

Speaking about the challenges facing the Armenian people and the Homeland, the Patriarch of All Armenians urged the staff of the Mother See to face all trials and difficulties with hope and faith, strengthened by the messages of Christ.

His Holiness also touched upon the important programs planned for the year.

In the conclusion, the Catholicos of All Armenians wished the staff of the Mother See the support and protection of God, to achieve maximum results in their creative life, for the sake of the prosperous life of the Armenian people, the strengthening of the homeland, and the brightness of the Church.