Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Ambassador John Danilovich CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation
On June 1 , His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received Ambassador John Danilovich, Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and his delegation in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
His Holiness welcomed the ambassador to the headquarters of the Armenian Church, stating, "We are pleased that through Armenia’s inclusion in the Millennium Challenge Corporation program, the economy of Armenia in the rural sector will be the recipient of much needed assistance." His Holiness also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the MCC for their ongoing work in the spheres of rural road development and irrigation water projects focused on the agrarian villages throughout Armenia.
The Pontiff of All Armenians introduced the guests to the present-day mission of the Armenian Church and its history, including the conversion of the Armenian people to Christianity, the establishment of the Mother See more than 17 centuries ago, and the challenges facing the Church and society in modern times.
Ambassador Danilovich expressed his gratitude to the Catholicos for the audience and presented the details of the activities of the MCC within Armenia. The ambassador also noted his satisfaction with the progress of the work thus far, and stated, "We are confident that this program will have great impact on the rural residents of Armenia, thereby benefiting the overall economy of the country."
Also present for the meeting with His Holiness were Ambassador Danilovich’s family and Alex Russin, the Resident Country Director of the MCC.
