Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Catholic Pilgrims from Italy
08.10.2026
On October 8, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin a group of Catholic pilgrims from a parish community in Milan, Italy.
Extending his blessing to those present, His Holiness spoke about the mission of the Armenian Church, emphasizing the role of the Christian faith in shaping and preserving the Armenian people's national identity and culture.
In his remarks, the Catholicos of All Armenians emphasized the importance of such visits in deepening mutual understanding and strengthening ties between Christian communities. The Armenian Pontiff also noted with satisfaction the warm, fraternal relations between the Armenian and Catholic Churches.
In conclusion, His Holiness wished the pilgrims a blessed pilgrimage to Armenia’s sacred sites, expressing confidence that their visit would serve as a grace-filled source of spiritual inspiration and a means of strengthening their faith.
