Catholicos of All Armenians Welcomes Clergymen Taking Part in Training

On March 20, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, met with clergymen from various dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora, who were trained at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Bestowing his blessing upon the spiritual fathers, His Holiness expressed his satisfaction with the effectiveness of the training. The Supreme Patriarch emphasized that continuous self-improvement, deepening of theological knowledge, and awareness of the latest scientific advancements are essential for successfully fulfilling their pastoral and spiritual mission in the modern world.
The Catholicos of All Armenians called upon the clergy, inspired by the spirit of Holy Etchmiadzin, to serve selflessly and with devotion, helping the sons and daughters of the Armenian people overcome the hardships facing their homeland.
During the meeting, His Holiness also answered the priests’ questions concerning the Church’s canonical, liturgical, and pastoral life.