Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Pilgrims from the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
26.07.2026
On July 26, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin a group of pilgrims from the Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester, Massachusetts, of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, accompanied by their parish pastor, Rev. Fr. Tadeos Barseghyan.
Conveying His love and blessing to the pilgrims, His Holiness underscored the importance of organizing such pilgrimages from Armenian dioceses throughout the world, noting that they provide an opportunity to reconnect with the homeland, its spiritual and national heritage, and its holy shrines, while also expressing solidarity with the Armenian people during these challenging times.
His Holiness expressed confidence that the impressions and experiences gained in the homeland would become a source of renewed inspiration for the pilgrims, strengthening them spiritually and enabling them, upon returning to their communities, to continue their ministry in the service of Armenian national life.
