Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day
08.03.2026
From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin We extend Our Patriarchal blessing and good wishes to all women and young ladies, congratulating them on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Once again, We have the joy of expressing our gratitude and heartfelt wishes to our mothers and sisters, who make an invaluable contribution to the education of generations and the upbringing of talented children devoted to their people and homeland, and who play an indispensable role in many spheres of life — in science and education, the economy and healthcare, as well as in other important fields.
In today’s unstable world, when our people everywhere face many trials, great responsibility also rests upon the shoulders of women who, alongside their care for their families, labor with diligence and devotion for the development and strengthening of our Homeland.
We offer our prayers to the Lord, asking that the All-Merciful God grant peace to the whole world and to our homeland, and keep our mothers and sisters under the protection of His grace and blessing, so that, strengthened in faith and hope, they may continue through their worthy labors to contribute to the well-being of our country and our people.
May the love, mercy, and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and with all of us forever. Amen.
With blessing,
KAREKIN II
CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS
