Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On Independence Day, from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we extend our Patriarchal blessing and heartfelt wishes to all our people—both in the Homeland and in the Diaspora. The restoration of independent statehood was a centuries-old, deeply held sacred aspiration. Our people realized it through united will and collective effort. They strove to build a peaceful and prosperous society based on national traditions and values. Today, our country and people continue to face difficult trials. We are overcoming post-war hardships and adversities, dealing with the consequences of conflict, and confronting many challenges both within our nation and beyond its borders. Our responsibility to the state does not permit us to tolerate injustice, lawlessness, hatred, division, falsehood, or deceit. Instead, this sense of responsibility must guide our people toward harmony and unity. It should illuminate the paths to resolve problems and overcome the difficult circumstances before us. Love for the state must be expressed through sincere care for its revival, trust, and attentiveness toward one another, and steadfast dedication in every task and field of endeavor.