Karekin II sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Republic Day

YEREVAN, MAY 28, ARMENPRESS. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Republic Day.

The message reads as follows:

“From Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual center of the world's Armenians, we send blessings and best wishes to our people around the world on the occasion of Republic Day.

The historical events of the heroic May battles were of cornerstone importance in the restoration of Armenian statehood, the creation of the First Republic of Armenia and the reawakening of our national life. Having survived the terrible tragedy of the Armenian Genocide, our people fought a life and death struggle and won their glorious victories.

In these days, when we are facing serious security threats and existential issues, it is imperative that we stand united, indomitable and steadfast against the internal and external challenges storming our national life.

Dear beloved, on the occasion of the Republic Day, it is my wish that for the sake of establishing peace and dignified existence in our domestic life, with purposeful commitment and love for our country, we undertake to overcome the calamities and trials that have befallen us and build a strong and safe state.

Let us drive away destructive indifference, dispel the atmosphere of enmity and hatred, so that we can establish security and peace in our lives with a hopeful and powerful spirit of unity.

Let us drive away destructive indifference, dispel the atmosphere of enmity and hatred, so that we can establish security and peace in our lives with a hopeful and powerful spirit of unity.

We pray and ask Almighty God to protect us and help our people to firmly hold our God-given freedom and independent statehood and make our cherished motherland prosperous.”