Newly Installed Armenian President Visits the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
14.04.2018
On April 14, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; received the President of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Armen Sargsyan and First Lady Nune Sargsyan.
His Holiness congratulated the President on the occasion of his Inauguration, expressing confidence that his rich experience in governance will best serve to the country's progress, justifying people's expectations both in the homeland and in the Diaspora.
His Holiness confirmed that the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin will continue to support the Armenian authorities and the Armenian President in strengthening the independent Armenian statehood and overcoming the existing challenges. His Holiness wished to President Sargsyan that his vision and aspirations for the future of the country and the people will become a reality.
President Armen Sargsyan expressed his gratitude to the Catholicos of All Armenians for the best wishes. President Sargsyan emphasized that he has assumed the post of the President, having faith in the people, Homeland and the Armenian Church. He also highlighted the Church's consolidating role.
During the meeting, His Holiness and President Armen Sargsyan also talked about various programs.
Wishing success and productive service to the Armenian President, the Catholicos of All Armenians specifically highlighted the unity of all responsible structures and solidarity of national interests.
Attending the meeting were His Eminence Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the External Relations and Protocol Department of the Mother See; His Grace Bishop Arshak Khachatryan, Chancellor of the Mother See; and His Grace Bishop Hovnan Hakobyan, Grand Sacristan of the Mother See.
At the conclusion, the Catholicos of All Armenians and the Armenian President visited the Mother Cathedral.
