Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On August 19, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received members of the Christian Entrepreneurs’ Union at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

At the beginning of the meeting, words of gratitude were offered by Honorable Fr. Ararat Poghosyan, coordinator appointed by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and Shavarsh Karapetyan, co-founder of the Union. They expressed their filial gratitude to His Holiness for his warm reception and continued support.
 
Bestowing his blessing upon those present, His Holiness warmly welcomed the Union members’ visit to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, emphasizing the role and importance of such initiatives in the noble work of strengthening and advancing the homeland’s life.
 
The Armenian Pontiff also referred to the involvement of young Christian entrepreneurs in programs aimed at fulfilling the Church’s mission and to the support they provide to these initiatives, stressing that the Armenian Church draws its strength from its faithful children.
 
During the meeting, the members of the Union addressed questions of concern to His Holiness, seeking his Patriarchal blessing, counsel, and paternal guidance so that they might carry out their future activities with even greater effectiveness, in a spirit of service to the nation and dedication to the building up of the Church.
 
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians wished the attendees the Lord’s support and blessing, exhorting them to continue their efforts for the good of the homeland and the Church by implementing constructive initiatives that contribute to the flourishing of national life.