The Catholicos of All Armenians of All Armenians Welcomed Pilgrims from Thailand

The Catholicos of All Armenians of All Armenians Welcomed Pilgrims from Thailand 24.10.2024

On October 25, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received pilgrims from Thailand accompanied by the Honorary Consul of The Republic of Armenia in the Kingdom of Thailand, Arto Artinian. 

At the start of the meeting, Mr. Artinian introduced the guests to His Holiness and outlined the purpose of their visit - to see Armenia as an ancient Christian nation with a rich culture.

His Holiness welcomed the pilgrims to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and noted the importance of such meetings in fostering mutual understanding between nations and strengthening intercultural bonds.

In his remarks, the Catholicos also reflected on the unique role of the Armenian Church in the life of the Armenian people. He addressed the challenges facing the Armenian nation due to the devastating consequences of the Artsakh war and emphasized the critical mission of the Church in overcoming those hardships.