Catholicos of All Armenians Congratulates Hovhannes Chekidjian on the Occasion of his 90th Anniversary
24.12.2018
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; sent a congratulatory message to renowned musician and conductor Hovhannes Chekidjian on the occasion of his 90th birth anniversary.
“With Pontifical love and blessings we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of your 90th anniversary. With warm spirit feelings we share your and our music lover children’s joy. Decades ago, you were settled in the Motherland and through your incredible devotion you served your musical talent and experience for the development of song art in the Homeland, making a lasting contribution to the progress of our culture. Your productive activity has added a good reputation and new recognition to the Armenian culture, as well as the mission of the State Academic Choir of Armenia through your skillful and high artistic leadership which is ranked among the world's best choirs. In the rich repertoire of the choir, you have always attached great importance to the valuable works of Armenian and world classical singing, as well as the presentation of the Armenian spiritual song which has been admitted to a wide range of art lovers with love and admiration. You have been guided by the noble idea that music educates and beautifies human souls and every effort should be done to preserve the purity of our songs and music in order to continue to express his former odor, sincere feeling and the bright spirit of our people and aspirations of a just and peaceful life. With exceptional musical talents and as a skilled and tasteful conductor, you are highly valued, loved and widely recognized in different countries of the world.
Dear Maestro, on this festive occasion, with appreciation we reflect that the great achievement and tireless and effective efforts for the development of Armenian song art in our cultural life, we have granted you -the beloved child of our Holy Church, great musician and artist, the High Honor of the Armenian Church: St. Sahak- St. Mesrop medal.
You have been honestly assessed by our native state, deserving the title of the National Hero of Armenia. On this festive occasion, we raise a heartfelt prayer that the Lord grants you good health and all the best to continue to serve our country, people and culture with new successes”, stated His Holiness in the congratulatory message.
