Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

"Dear Armenians, On this sacred day of May 9, we appreciate the vigorous efforts of our people which contributed to the victory against fascism and violence in the World War II, and the establishment of peace in the world. On this symbolic day of the Liberation of Shushi in the Artsakh War and the foundation of the Defense Army of Artsakh, however, we also reflect on the tragic consequences of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan last year." - is stated in the message in part.