Catholicos of All Armenians received the students of the Hovnanian School
30.04.2025
On April 30, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received the graduating class of the Hovnanian School (New Jersey, USA).
During the meeting, His Holiness extended his blessings and heartfelt appreciation to the students, underscoring that these visits to Armenia—now a cherished tradition—provide a unique opportunity to engage with the life of the homeland, and to draw near to its spiritual heritage and sacred treasures.
His Holiness expressed his confidence that the visit would leave an indelible mark upon the souls of the youth, fortifying their national spirit and awareness.
The Supreme Patriarch earnestly exhorted the students to pursue their studies diligently and grow into worthy sons and daughters of the Armenian Nation, steadfast in their bond with the Mother Church and the Homeland.
His Holiness Karekin II emphasized the sacred mission of preserving and strengthening national identity within the Armenian diaspora. On this occasion, the Catholicos of All Armenians also expressed his profound gratitude to the administration and faculty of the Hovnanian School for their devoted service, and to the parents of the students for ensuring an Armenian education and nurturing a generation devoted to the Church.
