Catholicos of All Armenians Welcomes Priests Participating in Training Courses
22.10.2024
On October 22, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, welcomed priests from various dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora who were participating in training courses.
His Holiness imparted his paternal blessing to the clergy, emphasizing that the training courses serve as an opportunity to deepen their spiritual lives in prayer, acquire new knowledge, and engage them in communication, and exchange experiences. These efforts will enhance the effectiveness of their pastoral duties and strengthen the Church’s mission, said Karekin II.
His Holiness encouraged the clergy to continue their commendable and selfless service by addressing the challenges confronting both the homeland and spiritual life. He called on them to dedicate themselves to preserving and strengthening spiritual and national values, as well as educating the nation’s youth in these principles.
Concluding the meeting, His Holiness responded to questions from clergy concerning the Church’s canonical, liturgical, and pastoral matters.
