Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin we extend greetings and blessings to our entire people, congratulating them on the occasion of First Republic Day.

The historical events of the heroic battles of May 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.

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 that are storming our national life.

Dear beloved, on the occasion of the Republic Day, it is the wish for me as the Patriarch that for the sake of establishing peace and dignified existence in our domestic life, with purposeful commitment and love for our country, we will 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.

We pray that the Heavenly Lord will protect and help our people to firmly hold our God-given freedom and independent statehood and make our cherished motherland prosperous with national potential.