The Catholicos of All Armenians received the young pilgrims of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America
24.07.2024
On July 24, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; received members of the senior group of the Church-loving Youth Unions of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, accompanied by the Spiritual Pastor of the Holy Trinity Church of Philadelphia, Rev. Fr. Hakob Gevorgyan.
Asking for the blessings of His Holiness Karekin II, Father Hakob introduced the young people who arrived at the Mother See, informing that the young people visited Armenia to participate in volunteer programs, as well as to share the historical, cultural and spiritual heritage of the homeland.
His Holiness the Patriarch expressed his joy on the occasion of the visit of young Armenians to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, affirming with satisfaction that the participation of Diaspora Armenians in various volunteer activities also strengthens their connection with the motherland and contributes to the strengthening of the patriotic spirit. On this occasion, His Holiness appreciated the dedication of the young people, urging them to always put their abilities and skills at the service of humanitarian and benevolent volunteer programs.
The Catholicos of All Armenians commanded the young people to keep intact their national identity and loyalty to their ancestral values and to be actively involved in the national-church life.
